Applications open for FITM Research Fellowship Program (India)

Deadline: 11-Oct-2026

The FITM Research Fellowship Program supports Indian doctoral and post-doctoral researchers conducting policy-relevant research on Indian Traditional Medicine. Doctoral Fellows receive INR 70,000 per month for up to three years, while Post-Doctoral Fellows receive INR 75,000 per month for up to two years, with research focused on economic, social, legal, regulatory, governance, technological, and international dimensions of the sector. The FITM Research Fellowship Program supports researchers undertaking studies that can contribute to policy development and improved governance of Indian Traditional Medicine. The program focuses on research that examines the sector from multiple perspectives, including economic, social, legal, regulatory, governance, technological, and international dimensions. The overall objective is to encourage research that can generate evidence and insights relevant to sectoral policy and governance. Proposed research must align with the scheme’s policy-oriented focus on Indian Traditional Medicine.

Relevant areas include:

Applicants should ensure that their research proposal clearly demonstrates its relevance to these focus areas. The Doctoral Fellowship is available to eligible Indian researchers registered in a doctoral program at a recognised institution. The fellowship is awarded for up to three years. Fellows are expected to complete their research within the prescribed fellowship period.

Doctoral Fellows receive:

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship supports researchers who have recently completed their doctorate and are undertaking further research in an eligible area. The fellowship is available for up to two years. The fellowship may be extended by one additional year at FITM’s discretion. Fellows are expected to complete their proposed research within the prescribed period.

Post-Doctoral Fellows receive:

The fellowship is open to Indian citizens who meet the academic, registration, age, and fellowship requirements for their respective category. Applicants must also ensure that their proposed research falls within the scheme’s focus on Indian Traditional Medicine.

Doctoral applicants must:

Post-doctoral applicants must:

Applicants must not receive another fellowship, scholarship, or stipend for the same research. Researchers should disclose relevant existing financial support and ensure that their proposed research is not being funded through another fellowship or stipend. The research proposal is a central part of the application. The proposal must be no more than 3,000 words and should clearly explain the proposed policy-relevant research.

Applicants should demonstrate:

A focused proposal can help reviewers understand the significance and policy relevance of the proposed study. Applications must be submitted online with all required documents.

Applicants must provide:

The application must also receive the required endorsement from: Before submitting an application, applicants should: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The FITM Research Fellowship Program supports Indian doctoral and post-doctoral researchers conducting policy-relevant studies related to Indian Traditional Medicine. A Doctoral Fellow receives INR 70,000 per month on a consolidated basis, subject to tax deduction at source. A Post-Doctoral Fellow receives INR 75,000 per month on a consolidated basis, subject to tax deduction at source. The Doctoral Fellowship is available for up to three years. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship is available for up to two years and may be extended by one year at FITM’s discretion. Applicants must be Indian citizens, hold a postgraduate degree, be registered for a doctoral program at a recognised institution, be under 40 years of age, and propose research aligned with the scheme’s focus areas. Applicants must be Indian citizens, hold a doctorate awarded within the past three years, be registered for a post-doctoral program at a recognised institution, be under 45 years of age, and meet the research requirements. Research can address the economic, social, legal, regulatory, governance, technological, and international dimensions of Indian Traditional Medicine. The research proposal must not exceed 3,000 words. No. The fellowship amount is consolidated, and no additional grants or allowances are provided. Applicants must submit the research proposal, completed and signed cover sheet, CV, proof of registration, degree certificates, and proof of Indian citizenship. The application must also be endorsed by the supervisor and head of institution. No. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The FITM Research Fellowship Program provides financial support for Indian doctoral and post-doctoral researchers undertaking policy-relevant research on Indian Traditional Medicine. With monthly support of INR 70,000 for Doctoral Fellows and INR 75,000 for Post-Doctoral Fellows, the program encourages research examining the economic, social, legal, regulatory, governance, technological, and international dimensions of the sector and aims to contribute to stronger policy and governance. For more information, visit FITM.