Youth Empowerment Sphere
(YES Arunachal)
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences
Official scheme details, eligibility information and application guidance.
About the Scheme
Brief
ICAR awards a certain number of Junior Research Fellowships for Postgraduate Studies (course and research work) leading to a Master’s degree, in different disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. This is done to ensure the recognition of talent and promotion of merit in general, and for encouraging talented students to undertake higher agricultural education. The duration of the fellowship is two years. The minimum age limit shall be 19 years as of the date of the examination. Reservation of various categories such as SC/ST/OBC and PH etc will be given as per Government of India rules/instructions issued from time to time.
Objectives
- To promote women scientists in biotechnology research
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- To support career re-entry and advancement of unemployed women scientists
- To provide first-time research funding and a launch pad for scientific careers
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Areas for Financial Support:
- Animal & Marine Biotechnology
- Bioengineering & Biomaterials
- Medical Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology &
- Bioenergy
Plant & Agricultural Biotechnology
Eligible Categories:
Category I: Women scientists with Ph.D./MD/MDS/M.V.Sc. in Life Sciences or allied areas
Category II: Women scientists with M.Tech (Biotechnology) / M.Pharm / equivalent
Benefits
Veterinary Sciences: ₹12,000/month + ₹6,000/year contingency
Other Disciplines: ₹8,640/month + ₹6,000/year contingency