Delays in the dissemination of fellowship stipends have left many researchers at prestigious Indian institutes struggling financially. Paras, a research fellow at an IIT, noted that not receiving his monthly 37,000 rupee stipend has forced him to incur debts and has impeded his research progress. The problem affects numerous fellows funded by the INSPIRE scheme, with reports of payment delays spanning from three to nine months. These financial struggles have led to social media outcries, as fellows seek immediate attention to resolve ongoing bureaucratic issues.
Many researchers have resorted to social media to express frustration over stipend delays, calling for urgent reforms to ensure timely financial support for their work.
Current and former research fellows are facing significant hardships, experiencing gaps of up to nine months in fellowship payments, which severely impacts their financial stability.
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