Higher Education Department Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Fellowship Program (MRIP)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship (MRF) – 2025-28

What is MRF?
Mukhyamantri Research Fellowships” (MRF) under “Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Fellowship Program (MRIP) is a scheme of Government of Odisha in the Higher Education Department. It is awarded to the Ph.D. students/scholars for carrying out research leading to Ph. D. degree under any of the designated State Public Universities of Government of Odisha i.e. the Ph.D. registered students of all state Government/Public Universities of Higher Education Departments and other Departments, such as Skill Development & Technical Education, Agriculture& Farmers’ Empowerment Department, Odia Language Literature & Culture Department etc.
No. Candidates receiving financial assistance from any other source are not eligible for MRF.
The fellowship is for 4 years from the date of Ph.D. registration. Extension for a 5th year is possible but without any fellowship support, subject to OSHEC approval.
Rs. 30,000 per month. Additionally, a contingency grant of Rs. 50,000/year (for science/practical subjects) or Rs. 30,000/year (for humanities/non-practical subjects) is provided.
Yes. Fellows must teach 5 hours per week and get it certified by the Head of Institution every month.
No. Changing the topic without approval will result in automatic cancellation of the fellowship.
You can know it by visiting the website: www.samsodisha.gov.in
Candidates who: -have completed both Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees with 1st Division, -are below 35 years of age as on January 1st of the application year, -are permanent residents of Odisha, and -are registered Ph.D. scholars under any State Public University of Odisha.
The Common Application Form (CAF) can be accessed on the website www.samsodisha.gov.in along with the Common Prospectus (CP) which guides you to apply the CAF correctly.
You can know it by visiting the website:  www.samsodisha.gov.in.
Yes, you need to apply online through the CAF following the guidelines. After submitting CAF online, take printout copy of the Applicant CAF and keep it with you for further Process at the time of admission.
Yes. After submitting the Common Application Form (CAF), if any mistakes encountered by the applicant or any changes are required by him/her, then s/he can edit the details once by entering the OTP received in his/her registered mobile number in the stipulated time period.

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