Sarkari Yojana
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) And Research Associateship (RA) For Foreign Nationals
About Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) And Research Associateship (RA) For Foreign Nationals
INTRODUCTION This scheme grew out of India’s political and cultural ties with developing countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, opening doors for foreign students and teachers to pursue advanced study and research in sciences, humanities, and social sciences at Indian universities.
OBJECTIVE It aims to let foreign students and teachers from developing countries pursue advanced study and research toward M.Phil/Ph.D. and postdoctoral work in sciences, humanities, and social sciences at Indian universities.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) And Research Associateship (RA) For Foreign Nationals, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Target Group
Target Group: Students and teachers from developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Male candidates must be under 35 as of 1st July of the application year, and female candidates under 40. Candidates need at least a high-class master's degree with a second-class bachelor's degree, or a second-class master's degree with a first-class bachelor's degree.
For Research Associateship (RA)
For Research Associateship (RA): Male applicants must be under 40 as of 1st July of the application year, and female candidates under 45. Candidates need a doctorate degree, published research work, and evidence of independent research.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document establishing the candidate's nationality
A document establishing the candidate's nationality
Any valid identity document
Any valid identity document
Evidence of the candidate's age
Evidence of the candidate's age
A document confirming the residential address
A document confirming the residential address
Certificates supporting the candidate's educational qualifications
Certificates supporting the candidate's educational qualifications
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) And Research Associateship (RA) For Foreign Nationals through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR THE SCHEME:
Applications are invited via circulation to Indian embassies/missions abroad, which screen eligible candidates locally before forwarding applications to the UGC. Foreign students from Asia, Africa, and Latin America already studying in India who hold a master's or doctoral degree and want to pursue research can apply through the university they intend to work with, with their application endorsed by their respective embassy for the Commission's consideration.
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL BY THE UGC
Applications received go before a shortlisting/screening committee, and shortlisted proposals then go before a selection committee to finalize JRF and RA awards. The Commission's decision is final and binding. UGC sends provisional selection intimation to candidates, though this doesn't confer the award — the formal award letter follows only after political clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs. The Commission also reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the award without giving a reason.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.