The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, oversees five autonomous Research Councils that collectively constitute the country’s principal scientific establishments in Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy (Ayush systems). These Councils—CCRAS, CCRYN, CCRUM, CCRS, and CCRH—conduct extensive research spanning fundamental studies, clinical evaluation, drug standardization, literary scholarship, and collaborative programmes through a network of 97 institutes across India. As Ayush systems gain growing clinical relevance and are increasingly considered viable alternatives or complements to modern medicine,
The Government has intensified efforts to promote outcome-oriented research. Availability of competent research manpower is a critical prerequisite for this national objective. In this context, the Ministry of Ayush has envisaged the Ayush Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme to support meritorious scholars pursuing doctoral research in Ayush disciplines and allied life sciences. This scheme enables bright candidates to undertake research under expert supervision in recognized universities, national laboratories, and Council institutes, thereby strengthening the quality and depth of scientific inquiry within Ayush. By institutionalizing a structured fellowship framework, the scheme aims to cultivate a merit-driven research workforce and facilitate high-quality doctoral training aligned with national priorities in traditional medicine and biomedical sciences. Read More...
Candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) and are enrolled in a Ph.D. programme at a recognized university are eligible to apply. Applicants should be pursuing or willing to pursue AYUSH-related research projects aligned with the objectives of the scheme.
The objectives of the fellowship scheme are as follows:
Applications for Ayush National Eligibility Test (NET) will be invited every year on an all-India basis through press advertisements. Information will also be available on the official websites of the Ministry of Ayush and concerned Research Councils.
The upper age limit shall be 28 years for JRF and 32 years for SRF as on 1st January of the application/examination session.
Age relaxation up to 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC (NCL), PwBD (lower locomotive disability only), and women candidates.
PwBD candidates are entitled to additional age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL) categories.
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The Ayush Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme is designed to identify and support meritorious scholars from Ayurveda and allied biomedical disciplines, enabling them to undertake high-quality doctoral research in priority areas of Ayush. The scheme aims to strengthen the national research ecosystem by providing structured fellowship support for pursuing Ph.D. programmes under experienced faculty in reputed institutions.
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