The Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Research Fellowship (BANRF) 2015 is a government scholarship for Scheduled Caste candidates pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. degrees. It honors Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s 1913 journey to Columbia University by supporting advanced research. The fellowship aims to strengthen academic research capacity among SC scholars in Maharashtra.

Open to Indian citizens belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. Applicants must be enrolled or seeking admission to M.Phil. or Ph.D. programs in recognized Indian universities or institutions. There are no specified income or minimum marks criteria mentioned on the official page.

Applications must be submitted online through the official portal listed by the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Research and Training Institute (BARTI). Candidates need to upload academic transcripts, caste certificate, research proposal, and a no-objection certificate from their institution. The application process includes an initial screening followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates.