IndiaAI - Independent Business Division (IBD) is inviting nominations from B.Tech and M.Tech students for the IndiaAI Fellowship. According to the Ministry of Electronics and IT, IndiaAI is contacting the top 50 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) research institutions to confirm their participation in the fellowship program, specifically for new PhD students pursuing research in Artificial Intelligence. IndiaAI encourages B.Tech and M.Tech students working on AI-related projects to apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship. This fellowship will supplement any existing financial support and cover the duration of the project, with funding provided for one year for B.Tech students and two years for M.Tech students. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2024, through the official form, available here: IndiaAI Fellowship Nomination Form. IndiaAI is also offering fellowship opportunities to full-time PhD scholars specializing in Artificial Intelligence at top 50 NIRF-ranked research institutes. These institutes are invited to confirm their participation by agreeing to admit new PhD students under the IndiaAI Fellowship. PhD scholars under this fellowship should not receive any other scholarship or salary. Institutes are requested to submit their approval on official letterhead signed by the Head of the Institute to Mrs. Kavita Bhatia, Science 'G' & GC (AI & ET) via email at kbhatia@meity.gov.in by September 30, 2024. IndiaAI will select candidates based on their eligibility, relevance of their research proposals, student profile and availability of fellowships at the national level. IndiaAI, part of Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, is the implementing body of the IndiaAI mission. The mission aims to democratize the benefits of AI, enhance India's global AI leadership, promote technological self-reliance, and ensure ethical and responsible use of AI in various sectors of society. Students can submit their nominations at https://indiaai.gov.in/article/proforma-for-submission-of-nominations-for-indiaai-fellowship-under-the-indiaai-mission as per the prescribed guidelines by September 30, 2024.
