Visvesvaraya PhD scheme has been initiated by the

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Visvesvaraya PhD scheme has been initiated by the Government with an objective of enhancing the number of PhDs in the country to compete globally in the knowledge intensive sectors of Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES). Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme: Phase-I (2014-2023) For Full Time PhD Candidates: Fellowship: ₹ 38,750/- per month (I & II year); ₹ 43,750/- (III to V year) Annual Contingency Grant support: ₹ 30,000/- per year Reimbursement of Rent as per GoI rules Support for international conferences up to ₹ 50,000/- For Part Time PhD Candidates: One time incentive of ₹ 2,50,000/- after completion of PhD