From Teaching to Research Excellence: Midhila Radhakrishnan’s Journey with NFSC

The National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) scheme aims to address financial barriers for aspiring scholars pursuing doctoral education. A profile of a beneficiary, Smt. Midhila Radhakrishnan from Kerala, illustrates how the fellowship facilitates Ph.D. admission, alleviates financial stress, and provides support through Senior Research Fellowship payments, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and contingency assistance. This financial backing enables scholars to focus on research and academic development without economic distress.