Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship (India)
An international fellowship program offered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to support global scholars pursuing doctoral studies in agriculture and allied sciences at agricultural universities in India.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies based on official notification announcements
Country
IndiaAbout the Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship
The Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship is administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in India. Established to build global scientific capacity, the fellowship invites international students alongside Indian candidates to pursue advanced doctoral research.
The program focuses on priority areas in agriculture and allied sciences, aiming to foster academic mobility and collaborative research between India and foreign partner institutions. Scholars conduct their doctoral studies at designated Indian agricultural universities and research institutes under the ICAR network.
Applications for the fellowship are announced periodically through official notifications on the ICAR portal. Candidates must navigate the application guidelines provided directly by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to submit their candidature for evaluation.
The fellowship aims to strengthen institutional linkages across borders by bringing international researchers into India's national agricultural research system. Selected fellows gain access to specialized laboratories, experienced faculty, and extensive field networks across various ICAR institutions.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Direct funding from India's premier agricultural research organization
Opportunity to conduct doctoral research in diverse agro-ecological zones
Collaboration with leading scientists within the ICAR institute network
Exposure to advanced agricultural technologies and methodologies utilized in India
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in India
India offers a vast network of specialized agricultural research institutions and state agricultural universities operating under the ICAR framework.
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
6 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Monitor the official ICAR website for the Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship application call
Prepare the required research proposal and academic credentials
Complete the application form available on the ICAR portal
Submit supporting documents before the specified deadline
Await the selection committee review and subsequent notification of results
Application Timeline
Varies per official notification
Application Opening
Announced on the ICAR website
Post deadline
Selection Review
Conducted by ICAR expert committees
Varies
Result Announcement
Selected fellows are notified directly
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Review the specific eligibility criteria in the official ICAR notification before applying
Align your doctoral research proposal with the mandated priority fields of agriculture and allied sciences
Secure academic recommendation letters well in advance of the deadline
Ensure all transcripts and certificates are officially translated into English if issued in another language
Check the ICAR portal regularly for updates on application windows and deadlines
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, the fellowship is specifically structured to support international candidates alongside domestic applicants for doctoral studies in India.
The fellowship covers agriculture, horticulture, animal science, fisheries science, natural resource management, and agricultural engineering.
Applications must be submitted through the official Indian Council of Agricultural Research portal when a call for applications is active.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around Varies. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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