Research doesn't just feed your mind; it pays the bills! – India: ₹37,000 - ₹42,000 per month (JRF/SRF) – USA: $15k to $30k annually (with monthly savings of ₹50k to ₹1.5 lakh) – UK: approximately £18,662 annually (approximately ₹1.61 lakh per month) – Switzerland (ETH Zurich): Monthly starting price of about ₹4 lakh! – Researching overseas can be financially rewarding in addition to being intellectually stimulating.
Once you have your doctorate, two major doors open: 1. Academia: Become a professor at IITs, IISERs, or IISc. 2. Industry: Students also join companies for redirecting their career in fantastic R & D companies. You will have a refine pool of knowledge that are highly demanded everywhere.
The most impactful & stable career awaits you in government R&D: – BARC (Scientific Officer): ~₹1 lakh/month + benefits – DRDO Scientist: ~₹1 lakh/month (HRA included) – ISRO Scientist: ~₹85k - ₹1 lakh/month as a starting stipend. Contribute to India's scientific progress while enjoying long-term job security.
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