Nodal Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Implemented through: Central Research Councils (CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS) • National AYUSH Institutes (AIIA, NIA, NIS, NIUM, NIH, MDNIY, NIN) • PCIM&H • in collaboration with ICMR, CSIR, DST, DBT, ICCR, WHO
Structured, funded opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals to gain hands-on experience, pursue advanced research, and contribute to evidence-based development of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy.
🎯 Objectives
| Goal | Description |
|---|---|
| Promote Research Excellence | Enable high-quality AYUSH-focused studies by young scholars. |
| Support Emerging Professionals | Build the next generation of scientists and practitioners. |
| International Collaboration | Facilitate exchange and global fellowships via ICCR/WHO. |
| Foster Innovation | Encourage AYUSH-based products, start-ups, and technologies. |
| Build Evidence Base | Strengthen documentation and clinical/experimental research. |
| Fellowship Type | Description | Administered By |
|---|---|---|
| AYUSH Ph.D. Fellowship | Funding for doctoral research in AYUSH subjects. | CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS |
| Post-Doctoral AYUSH Fellowship (PDRA) | 1–2 year research for Ph.D. holders. | MoAYUSH / CCRAS |
| Young Researcher Fellowship | Short-term projects for PG scholars. | NAM / CCRH |
| International AYUSH Fellowship | Teaching/research for foreign nationals. | ICCR + MoAYUSH |
| WHO Collaborating Centre Fellowship | Short-term training at WHO-accredited centres. | WHO + AIIA / NIA |
| AYUSH Innovation Fellowship (AIF) | Support for start-ups and innovators. | AYUSH R&D / Start-up India |
| JRF / SRF | Funded research posts for PG/Ph.D. scholars. | CCRAS, CCRH, CCRUM, CCRS |
| Internship Type | Description | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Internship | Rotations in AYUSH hospitals/OPD-IPD units. | 6–12 months |
| Research Internship | Lab/council projects; data and bench work. | 3–6 months |
| Public Health Internship | Community projects, field surveys, awareness drives. | 2–4 months |
| Yoga Therapy Internship | Therapy & instruction at MDNIY/affiliates. | 1–3 months |
| Pharmacopoeial Internship | Quality control and drug standardization at PCIM&H. | 1–2 months |
| Policy & Documentation Internship | AYUSH administration, policy notes, documentation. | 1–3 months |
| Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| AYUSH Students | Final-year or PG students (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS). |
| Researchers / Scholars | PG/Ph.D. in biomedical/life/health sciences. |
| Foreign Nationals | Invited under ICCR/WHO fellowships. |
| Professionals | Registered doctors, pharmacists, or scientists. |
Note: Specific age/grade/percentage cut-offs may differ by scheme and council.
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | Approx. ₹31,000–₹67,000 (JRF/SRF/PDRA bands vary by notice). |
| Contingency Grant | Up to ~₹1 lakh/year for research materials/travel (scheme-wise). |
| Research Support | Labs, OPD/IPD units, repositories, herbal gardens. |
| International Exposure | ICCR/WHO travel and training opportunities. |
| Certification | Joint certificate by Ministry of AYUSH & host institute. |
| Program | Description | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AYUSH Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme | Full-time doctoral support in AYUSH systems. | 3–5 years |
| Intra-Mural Research Fellowship (IMRF) | For in-house council researchers. | ~2 years |
| Extra-Mural Research Fellowship (EMRF) | For external institutions running AYUSH projects. | 2–3 years |
| WHO AYUSH Fellowship | Short-term global exposure at WHO CCs. | 6–12 months |
| AYUSH Innovation Fellowship | Seed support for AYUSH start-ups/innovators. | ~1 year |
- Over 2,000 research fellows trained since 2016.
- 300+ doctoral/post-doctoral projects completed.
- AYUSH Chairs set up in 30+ foreign universities via ICCR.
- Launch of a virtual fellowship application channel.
- Joint fellowships with ICMR, CSIR, AIIMS on priority themes.
- Visit ayush.gov.in → Fellowship & Internship.
- Select program (National / International / Research).
- Check eligibility; prepare CV, certificates, and a brief proposal.
- Apply online or through relevant council portal.
- Await shortlisting email and interview (if applicable).
- On approval, join the designated institute/council for tenure.
Education & Research Division, Ministry of AYUSH
AYUSH Bhawan, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi – 110023
Email: fellowship-ayush@gov.in / education-ayush@gov.in
Helpline: 011-24651964 / 011-23340023
