1.1.1 Research Fellowships for Young Scholars and Recent Post-docs.
Open to junior scholars at Indian universities or regional institutes of university standard (deemed universities), research institutes of national importance in India, and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

Specific Eligibility Requirements and Provisions:
Age limit: Candidates may not be more than 32 years old at the inception of the scholarship period.

1.1.2 Sandwich-model Fellowships for Ph.D. Scholars
Open to junior scholars registered for doctorate degrees in India. They may carry out research alternately in India and Germany, under the ­previously agreed - joint supervision of an Indian and German mentor. Failure to obtain such prior agreement will disqualify the candidate from the competition for this type of fellowship.

Specific eligibility Requirements:
Age limit: Candidates may not be more than 36 years old at the time of the inception of the scholarship period

Registration: Candidates must be registered for their Ph. D degree in India at the time of application