Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship 2025
Overview
The Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship is instituted by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) to honor and support outstanding engineers for their contributions to translational research and technological innovations. This fellowship fosters innovation that can lead to commercialization, deployment, or the development of functional models and prototypes.
Offered by: Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
Fellowship Objectives
The primary goal of the Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship is to promote excellence in engineering, innovation, and technology development with a focus on translational research, which includes:
- Deployable or commercialized technologies
- Prototypes or working models
- Patents and pilot-scale field trials
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) |
| Employment | Must be working in a public-funded institution in India |
| Education | Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field |
| Service Tenure | Minimum of 5 years of service left in the current organization |
| Other Fellowships | Cannot hold any other fellowship concurrently |
Fellowship Benefits
| Support Provided | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Fellowship | ₹25,000 (in addition to regular income) |
| Research Grant | ₹15 lakh per annum |
| Institutional Overhead | ₹1 lakh per annum |
| Taxability | Fellowship is taxable as per GoI rules |
| Maximum Duration | 5 years (initial 3 years + 2-year extension) |
Expected Outcomes
The fellowship focuses only on translational research, which should result in at least one of the following:
- Commercially deployable technology
- Patents (filed, sold, or commercialized)
- Prototypes or models suitable for field demonstration
- Field trials or pilot-scale solutions
- Beyond academic publications
Nomination and Application Process
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Who Can Nominate | Heads of institutions, INAE Fellows, Presidents of Science Academies, SS Bhatnagar & JC Bose Awardees |
| Self-Nomination | Not accepted |
| Nomination Deadline | Accepted throughout the year |
| Cut-off for Current FY | June 30 (nominations after this are carried to next FY) |
| Max. Fellowships per Year | 10 Fellows |
| Submission | Email complete nomination to: inaehq@inae.in |
| Form Download | Click here to access the nomination form |
Application Process
A Search-cum-Selection Expert Committee constituted by INAE will evaluate and select fellows based on excellence in engineering, innovation potential, and alignment with the fellowship’s translational goals.
Contact Details
| Designation | Contact |
|---|---|
| President, INAE | president@inae.in |
| Deputy Executive Director | Lt Col Shobhit Rai (Retd) |
| Official Website | www.inae.in |
| Email for Submission | inaehq@inae.in |
About INAE
The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), established in 1987, is a prestigious body comprising India’s eminent engineers, technologists, and scientists. The Academy is committed to promoting excellence in the field of engineering and advancing the nation’s technological capabilities.
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