Infosys Foundation Fellowship (select programs)
Infosys Foundation · All India
| Scheme Name | Infosys Foundation Fellowship (select programs) |
| Provided By | Infosys Foundation |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
The Infosys Foundation Fellowship supports select programs including PhD in Computer Science at IIT Kanpur and MPH in Public Health at Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPH). It provides tuition waivers and stipends to meritorious students for advanced studies and field experience[1][3].
Benefits & Financial Support
₹4.2 Lakh+
Stipend of ₹25,000 to ₹35,000 per month (total ₹3.0 Lakh to ₹4.2 Lakh per year) for selected PhD scholars and researchers.
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Full tuition fee waiver for MPH program at IIPH Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad
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Post-MPH 2-year placement in NGOs with monthly stipend: INR 50,000 (Year 1), INR 55,000 (Year 2)
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For IIT Kanpur:Fellowship for PhD students in CSE department[1][3]
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Research / PG |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Separate plain paper application for IITK; Written test and interview for PHFI
Selection Process
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Rigorous process including written test and interview based on merit
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Provisional selection followed by MPH completion and NGO placement matching[3]
Renewal Policy
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Contingent on successful completion of phases
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2-year commitment post-MPH
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Secure admission to eligible PhD or MPH program (IIT Kanpur CSE or IIPH MPH)
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Submit separate plain paper application for IITK fellowship at entrance test/interview
- 3For PHFI
Undergo written test followed by interview during MPH selection
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Sign agreement upon selection[1][3
Common Questions (FAQs)
How many fellowships?
25 for MPH (10 in 2016-18 batch, 15 in 2017-19) -
Mandatory commitment?
Yes, complete MPH and 2-year NGO placement -
Eligible institutes?
IIPH Delhi, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad[3]
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