FITM - AYUSH Research Fellowships Scheme 2018-19

Research Fellowships are open to scholars with educational backgrounds in any of the AYUSH disciplines, although outstanding candidates from other disciplines may be considered. 

Eligibility Criteria for Doctoral Fellowships: 

• Applicant must be a full time PhD scholar in any UGC recognised Indian University/Institute
• Applicant must not be more than 28 years on the last date of application

Eligibility Criteria for Post-Doctoral Fellowships:

• Applicant must have obtained his/her PhD degree at the time of application for the Fellowship
• Applicant must not be more than 35 years on the last date of application

Note: The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes/OBC, physically-challenged, and female applicants.  

Doctoral Fellowship: Up to INR 500,000 per year
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Up to INR 750,000 per year

Note: The amount sanctioned to a Fellow will be disbursed in quarterly instalments, subject to the satisfactory progress of the project and/or recommendation of the Fellowship Committee to that effect after its review

The following documents are required along with each application:

• Two reference letters 
• Publications
• Updated CV
• Research Proposal

Follow the below steps to apply for the fellowship: 

Step 1: Go to the online application form 
Step 2: Fill in the required details 
Step 3: Upload the requested documents 
Step 4: Submit your application