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INSPIRE Talent Pipeline from School to Faculty
The INSPIRE Scheme aims to build a continuous science talent pipeline from school to research level, strengthening India’s scientific and innovation ecosystem.
INSPIRE Scheme :
| Aspect | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE). |
| Launch | 2008–09. |
| Type | Central Sector Scheme (100% Union Government funded). |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Science & Technology. |
| Aim | Build human resource pool in science and strengthen the R&D ecosystem. |
| Coverage | Pan-India (School → Higher Education → Research → Faculty levels). |
| Core Objective | Create a continuous science talent pipeline and promote scientific temper. |
| School Level (INSPIRE-MANAK) | Class VI–XII; innovation ideas; up to 5 students per school; ₹10,000 DBT support. |
| Internship | Top 1% Class X students; 5-day science camps and interaction with scientists. |
| Higher Education (SHE) | UG/PG students; 12,000 scholarships annually; ₹80,000 per year. |
| Research Fellowship | PhD scholars; ₹37,000 (JRF) and ₹42,000 (SRF) per month. |
| Faculty Fellowship | Early-career researchers (27–32 years); ₹1.25 lakh/month + ₹35 lakh research grant (5 years). |
| Selection Process | Stage-wise merit-based selection; school nominations and institutional recommendations. |
| Key Impact | Encourages research careers, strengthens science education and enhances innovation ecosystem. |