Browse 42 Science government schemes available to residents of Tamil Nadu in 2026. This page combines centrally-sponsored science programmes that residents of Tamil Nadu are eligible for, plus state-level science schemes run by the Tamil Nadu government. For each scheme, you can review eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and the official application process — including state-specific portals, helplines, and recent disbursement updates where available.
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.
The “ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF)” is a fellowship scheme initiated by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India under ASEAN-India Science & Technology Development Fund to support young talented researchers/scientists of ASEAN member countries.
The scheme-component aims to establish a robust safety monitoring and surveillance system for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) drugs and to monitor misleading advertisements related to Ayush medicines.
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourag...
View DetailsThe “ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AI-RTF)” is a fellowship scheme initiated by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India under AS...
View DetailsThe scheme-component aims to establish a robust safety monitoring and surveillance system for Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy (ASU&H) drugs and to monit...
View DetailsThe scheme-component aims to strengthen and upgrade ASU&H pharmacies and drug testing laboratories to improve quality control and manufacturing standards of Ayu...
View DetailsThe scheme component aims to strengthen the regulatory framework for Ayush drugs at the Central and State/UT levels by enhancing technical manpower, capacity bu...
View DetailsThe scheme-component aims to support organizations and institutions in developing standards and accreditation frameworks for Ayush products and materials to ens...
View Details"Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana" awards annual scholarships to students who have good academic records and are also pursuing 'Philately' as a hobby. The objective is ...
View DetailsBIRAC’s Innovation fellows shall apply as an individual and are required to work full time at EYC. BIRAC’s Innovation Fellows are expected to initiate biotech s...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to provide financial incentives for manufacturing electronic components in Bharat. Through this scheme, turnover and capital expenditure-linked ...
View DetailsThe Scheme for Funding "High Risk - High Reward Research" aims at supporting proposals that are conceptually new & risky, & if successful, expected to have a pa...
View DetailsThis programme will provide a platform for women candidates to engage & work with Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented ...
View DetailsThis programme will encourage women candidates to work with the Indian/French scientific communities with an aim to accelerate their talented instincts towards ...
View DetailsDSIR is operating a scheme called "Recognition of In-House R&D Units" with the objective of granting recognition & registration to in-house R&D units establishe...
View DetailsThe "INSPIRE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP" component provides opportunities to 100 persons every year with Ph.D. qualifications in the age group of 27-32 years for 5 year...
View DetailsThe Mobility Scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity to women scientists who are facing difficulties in their present job due to relocation (marriage, transfe...
View DetailsThe “National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)” was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India to identify motivated young rese...
View DetailsThe main aim of the scheme is to recognise active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally an...
View DetailsThe main aim of the scheme is to recognize active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally an...
View DetailsThe objective of the scheme is to build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Engineering, which are of interest to India by providing research tra...
View DetailsThis programme is initiated by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution w...
View DetailsThere are 42 Science schemes currently listed on DeshSeva for residents of Tamil Nadu, combining both centrally-sponsored and state-run programmes.
Eligibility varies per scheme. Generally, residents of Tamil Nadu with valid identity (Aadhaar) and state residency proof can apply for the central science schemes; state-level programmes additionally check Tamil Nadu domicile and category-specific criteria like income, age, occupation or BPL status.
Open any scheme card below and read its application steps. Centrally-sponsored schemes are typically applied at the national portal, while Tamil Nadu-run programmes use the state department's portal. Each scheme page on DeshSeva links the exact official portal and helpline.
Yes — DeshSeva keeps the Science × Tamil Nadu scheme list refreshed against the latest centrally-sponsored notifications and state department updates. Each scheme page also shows a "Last updated" date so you know when it was reviewed.
Most Science applications in Tamil Nadu require Aadhaar, Tamil Nadu residency proof, a bank account in the applicant's name, a recent photograph, and category-specific documents (caste/income/disability/BPL certificate where applicable). The exact list is on each scheme page.