Adobe India AI Research Fellowship Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on research track record (publications, patents, datasets), quality of doctoral thesis statement, academic transcripts, and two reference recommendation letters.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Adobe India AI Research Fellowship
Q.What is the benefit of the Adobe India AI Research Fellowship?
The fellowship provides a stipend of ₹12,00,000 for one year, mentorship from Adobe AI researchers, access to Adobe Creative Cloud & Firefly tools, and potential consideration for internship opportunities at Adobe.
Q.Who is eligible to apply?
Full-time PhD students enrolled at recognized universities in India with at least 12 months remaining before completing their degree. The research must focus on AI/ML, computer vision, natural language processing, or human-computer interaction.
Q.How is the selection conducted?
Applicants are evaluated based on their research track record (publications, patents, code), thesis statement quality, academic records, and two letters of recommendation.
Q.Is the fellowship renewable?
No, this is a non-renewable, one-year fellowship grant intended to accelerate doctoral research.