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For researchers across India, finding, tracking, and applying for government fellowships has historically involved navigating dozens of different departmental websites. To address this friction and promote the "Ease of Doing Science," departments under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India launched the Common Fellowships Portal (CFP) at fellowships.gov.in . Whether you are an aspiring Ph.D. candidate or a seasoned post-doctoral researcher, this centralized digital platform simplifies how research funding is accessed in India. What is the Common Fellowships Portal (CFP)? The Common Fellowships Portal (CFP) is a single-window platform bringing together information on Doctoral (Ph.D.) and Post-Doctoral fellowships offered by major Government of India departments and funding bodies, including: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Department of Science and Technology (DST) Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) University Grants Commission...

Selecting the right journal for engineering research is crucial for maximizing visibility, citations, and global impact. Elsevier offers a wide selection of Gold Open Access journals, ensuring that published research is immediately accessible to scholars, practitioners, and industry leaders worldwide without paywall barriers. Publishing open access guarantees high discoverability and broad reach while maintaining rigorous peer-review standards. For researchers aiming to balance accessibility with strong citation metrics, these 10 fully / partially Gold Open Access Elsevier journals across various core engineering disciplines stand out. Top 10 Open Access Engineering Journals The table below summarizes essential metrics for key open-access titles, including their indexing status and Scopus CiteScores: Journal Name Subject Focus Scopus Indexed CiteScore Direct Link AI Open Artificial Intelligence & ML in Engineering Yes 22.5 Access Journal Engineering Science and Technology (JESTECH)...