The Ministry of Science and Technology-Faculty Award, 2017, invites nominations for the INSPIRE Faculty Scheme, a part of the Assured Opportunity for Research Career (AORC) under INSPIRE. This award is designed for young researchers in India who are pursuing or planning to pursue independent research in science and technology. The scheme aims to provide a career path for researchers in the age group of 27 to 32 years, fostering scientific talent and innovation in the country.

Applicants must be Indian citizens within the age group of 27 to 32 years as of January 1, 2017. The upper age limit is relaxed to 35 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and other reserved categories. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in any branch of science, including engineering, medicine, or agriculture, or should be in the final stages of their Ph.D. program. There are no income or marks-based conditions for eligibility.

Eligible candidates must submit their applications or nominations through the official portal or as directed by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Applications typically require details of academic qualifications, research proposals, and supporting documents. Candidates should ensure their applications are complete and submitted before the deadline mentioned on the official page. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.