Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana 2026 is a research fellowship scheme of Himachal Pradesh government. Under this HP CM Fellowship Scheme, the state government approved a monthly fellowship of ₹3000 to research scholars for three years from the date of registration. The scheme was approved by the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on 5 September 2022.
Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government.
Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana 2026
On 5 September 2022, Himachal Pradesh cabinet in its meeting approved the start of CM Research Fellowship Scheme 2026. The meeting was presided over by Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. Under the scheme, research scholars were to get ₹3000 per month as fellowship for 3 years after making registration.

The main aim of the scheme was to encourage youth of Himachal Pradesh to take up quality research in different fields. More than 1200 research scholars were expected to get benefit from the CM Fellowship Scheme. A list of around 680 eligible research scholars was sent to the state government for approval.
Highlights of CM Fellowship Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Scheme | Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana |
| Implemented by | Himachal Pradesh Government |
| Year of Implementation | 2022 |
| Cabinet Approval Date | 5 September 2022 |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Objective | To encourage youth to perform research activities |
| Amount of Fellowship | ₹3000 per month (₹36000 per year) |
| Max Years for which Fellowship will be Granted | 3 years |
Mukhya Mantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana Registration / Application Form
Himachal Pradesh state government approved Mukhya Mantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana in its cabinet meeting on 5 September 2022. The state government was expected to invite Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana registration / application form through its official website or a dedicated portal. No separate online application portal has been launched for this scheme so far.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply Online for HP CM Fellowship Scheme
Any applicant who fulfills the below mentioned eligibility criteria can apply online for HP CM Fellowship Scheme:
- Applicant must belong to the Himachal Pradesh state. Only residents of the state are covered under this fellowship scheme.
- Applicant must be a research scholar. The scheme was made for students doing research in different fields.
Salient Features of Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana
Here are the main features of the HP CM Research Fellowship scheme:
- HP CM Research Fellowship scheme was started to encourage youths to do research activities.
- Every research scholar was to get ₹3000 per month or ₹36000 per year as fellowship.
- More than 1200 research scholars were expected to get benefit from CM Fellowship Scheme.
- List of around 680 eligible research scholars was sent to the state government for approval.
- Cabinet approved the HP CM fellowship scheme on 5 September 2022.
- The main objective was to promote innovation across the state.
FAQ's
What is Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana?
Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana is a research fellowship scheme of Himachal Pradesh government approved on 5 September 2022. It was to provide ₹3000 per month to research scholars for 3 years.
Who launched Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana?
The scheme was approved by the Himachal Pradesh cabinet in a meeting presided over by Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.
Is Mukhyamantri Shodh Protsahan Yojana still running?
No fresh applications are being invited under this scheme now. It was a one-time approval by the state cabinet in 2022.
For the original cabinet approval news, see the Hindustan Times report on HP CM fellowship scheme.
