Last date
15/10/2025
Reward
30,800
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCHPOST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the Post Doctoral Fellowships of Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). The Fellowship shall be a whole-time engagement for research work and cannot be combined with any other whole-time or part-time work. The period of the Fellowship shall be for a maximum period of two years only. Particulars Description Name Post Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship Provided By Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 15/10/2025 The last date to apply for this fellowship is October 15, 2025.
Eligibility
Scholars who have shown significant competence in research work, having been awarded their PhD or have done equivalent research work of merit in History or its allied subjects, and desire to work on approved research themes at recognized Institutions of Research or Universities under the guidance of a senior scholar. The applicants for the Fellowship should be affiliated with a University or a research institute of repute.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 30,800 The selected fellows will be awarded a fellowship of Rs.30800/- per month and a contingency grant of Rs.22000/- per annum for a period of two years. The maximum number of Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF) available are 10 (ten) only, applying the usual reservation for SC, ST& PwD. The maximum number of Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF) available are 10 (ten) only.
Application
An application fee of Rs. 600/- (Rupees six hundred only) shall be paid in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the DDO, ICHR, payable at Delhi; [candidates belonging to SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PwD) category are exempted from payment of the fee]. HOW TO APPLY: Eligible and interested scholars may apply in the prescribed application form. The candidates are requested to download the application form from our website. A detailed synopsis (Five copies) on the proposed research topic should be submitted (both soft copy & hard copy) along with the application and requisite documents/certificates. The applicant should attach self attested copies of the certificates of educational qualifications, date of birth, research experience and signed copy of check list etc., and to be sent by post to the following address: Member Secretary Indian Council of Historical Research No. 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi –110
- For further details, please check- http://ichr.ac.in/PDF%20Notification
Selection process
The award of PDF will be through presentation-cum-interview. MODE OF SELECTION:
- On the basis of the experts’ assessment (if recommended), selected candidates shall be required to make a presentation for half an hour on the proposed subject of research.
- The award of the Fellowship will be decided by a Committee of specialists, on the basis of the experts’ evaluation of the proposal and the presentation made by the candidate.
- The award of PDF will be through a presentation followed by an interview to be held at ICHR offices and the date & venue will be announced on the website.
Contact
INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH 35 FEROZESHAH ROAD, NEW DELHI 110 001 Phone: +91 11 23382321, +91 11 23386973 Fax: +91 11 23383421 Email: ms@ichr.ac.in Chairman: Phone- +91 11 23386033, +91 11 23384869 Fax- +91 11 23383421 Member Secretary: Phone: +91 11 23387877 Fax: +91 11 23387829 For more information: Click here Apply Now http://ichr.ac.in/