Sarkari Yojana
Netaji Subhas – ICAR International Fellowship
About Netaji Subhas – ICAR International Fellowship
ICAR, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, runs the “Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship (NS-ICARIF)” to strengthen higher agricultural education and build skilled researchers in cutting-edge technologies through Ph.D. study. It funds Indian candidates pursuing doctorates at identified overseas institutions, and overseas candidates pursuing doctorates at leading Indian Agricultural Universities, aiming to build a pool of scientist-envoys who can drive international cooperation in agriculture and allied sciences. Awarded competitively — weighing academic merit, research proposal, and interview performance — the fellowship covers identified priority research areas and runs for 3 years, with no extension available under ICAR support.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
Individual
01 Jan 2010
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Netaji Subhas - ICAR International Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Candidates need a Master's degree in agriculture/allied sciences…
Candidates need a Master's degree in agriculture/allied sciences with an OGPA of 6.60 out of 10.0, or 65% marks, or an equivalent, to qualify for the NS-ICAR IFs.
Fresh candidates must be no older than 35…
Fresh candidates must be no older than 35 as of the application deadline; in-service candidates get a higher ceiling of 40 by that same date.
Both fresh and in-service candidates can apply, though…
Both fresh and in-service candidates can apply, though fresh candidates must have finished their qualifying degree no more than two years before the specified admission-year date, and Indian in-service candidates must already work within the ICAR-AU system.
A year ahead of time, the Council announces…
A year ahead of time, the Council announces the priority research areas and eligible admission institutions for the Netaji Subhas-ICAR IFs. Bank Guarantee and Service Bond:
Selected Indian fellows
must furnish an irrevocable Bank Guarantee of US$ 10,000/- (or its rupee equivalent), in favour of the Secretary, ICAR, valid until the programme is successfully completed. 1. Selected foreign national fellows, instead of a Bank Guarantee, have ₹ 2,00,000 deducted from their fellowship grant -- ₹ 1,00,000 each from the first and second instalments -- held until their Ph.D. is successfully completed, at which point this Rs. 2,00,000 is paid back to them upon final fellowship release.1. Selected Indian in-service candidates must sign a bond with their deputing University/Institute, committing to serve it for at least three years after finishing their degree. Eligibility for the Continuance of the Fellowship:
Fellows must send a progress report to the…
Fellows must send a progress report to the Council every six months, routed through their adviser/supervisor/head of institution.
Throughout the fellowship, a fellow can't change their…
Throughout the fellowship, a fellow can't change their place of work or drift from the sanctioned research area's broad scope; selected candidates must submit an Undertaking to this effect, along with committing to the other conditions in the ICAR guidelines governing the fellowship, as
laid out by ICAR, upon accepting the International…
laid out by ICAR, upon accepting the International Fellowship.
Fellows must devote themselves full-time to their chosen…
Fellows must devote themselves full-time to their chosen study/research area throughout the fellowship.
Continuing the fellowship depends on satisfactory study progress,…
Continuing the fellowship depends on satisfactory study progress, evidenced by the grades earned and the advisor/supervisor's certification.
Unsatisfactory academic performance or conduct issues get the…
Unsatisfactory academic performance or conduct issues get the fellowship terminated immediately, leaving the fellow to fund the rest of the programme themselves.
This fellowship doesn't cover short-duration training or research…
This fellowship doesn't cover short-duration training or research work.
Medical Fitness:
Selected fellows must arrange, and pay for, their own medical fitness test and medical insurance.
Payment of Fee:
Fellows themselves cover all fees the host institution charges, whether from the fellowship grant or their own funds.
IPR Issues:
Fellows must take proper steps to protect any Intellectual Property Rights arising during their stay at the host institution. The Council gets an appropriate share of patents/knowledge the fellow generates while on the programme, per the IP Management bulletin, and any other IP agreement the fellow enters into must likewise be shared appropriately with the Council. Any resulting publications must duly acknowledge the Council's support.
Completion Report:
Within 15 days of finishing the programme, both Indian and overseas fellows must submit a copy of their dissertation/thesis and a brief activity report, including any notable research contributions, to the Council.
Non-return of Indian Fellows to India:
Indian Fellows must return to India once their Ph.D. is complete; a fresh Indian Fellow offered a suitable ICAR-AU position must take it up. Failing to comply means the Council recovers the entire amount paid to the Fellow, plus a 10% overhead cost, from the Fellow or their surety -- and if that fails too, the Indian Embassy in the host country is alerted to take suitable action.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size photo
Passport-size photo
Aadhaar number
Aadhaar number
Proof of identity
Proof of identity
Proof of residence
Proof of residence
Proof of age/date of birth
Proof of age/date of birth
Passport
Passport
Passing certificate/mark sheet for the latest educational qualification
Passing certificate/mark sheet for the latest educational qualification
No-Objection Certificate from the employer, if employed
No-Objection Certificate from the employer, if employed
Employer's organisation details (name, address, head of organisation),…
Employer's organisation details (name, address, head of organisation), if employed
Details of awards/honours/scholarships, such as Gold Medal, Best…
Details of awards/honours/scholarships, such as Gold Medal, Best Thesis, NTS, JRF, etc.
Experience letters/certificates
Experience letters/certificates
Details of publications with a NAAS rating above…
Details of publications with a NAAS rating above 4.0
Details of the Ph.D
Details of the Ph.D. programme applied for (discipline/subject, degree programme name, academic session and year of admission, prescribed programme duration in years, proposed study area, proposed research plan title, host university name/address/contact person, admission acceptance letter from the host university, and a copy of the enclosed research plan)
Self-declaration by the candidate
Self-declaration by the candidate
Physical fitness certificate from an authorised medical doctor
Physical fitness certificate from an authorised medical doctor
English proficiency certificate, for overseas applicants
English proficiency certificate, for overseas applicants
Aadhaar-linked bank account details
Aadhaar-linked bank account details
2010-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Netaji Subhas - ICAR International Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Check the ICAR website for detailed guidelines, priority…
Check the ICAR website for detailed guidelines, priority research areas, and the prescribed application format.
Pick a priority study area and draw up…
Pick a priority study area and draw up a research proposal relevant to Indian or global agriculture.
Secure admission or an acceptance letter from an…
Secure admission or an acceptance letter from an identified host institution -- Indian applicants need admission at an identified overseas institution, and overseas applicants need admission at an identified Indian Agricultural University.
Line up two referees and their contact email…
Line up two referees and their contact email addresses; ideally, one should be your current supervisor (if employed) and the other an expert familiar with your work.
Fill out the prescribed application form and attach…
Fill out the prescribed application form and attach all the required supporting documents.
Send the completed application to the Assistant Director…
Send the completed application to the Assistant Director General (Human Resource Development), ICAR, via the prescribed mode -- if emailing, use the subject line "Application for NSIF: Applicant Name and Contact Number".
ICAR reviews applications on academic record, research proposal,…
ICAR reviews applications on academic record, research proposal, achievements, work experience, and how relevant the proposed study area is.
Shortlisted applicants get called for an interview by…
Shortlisted applicants get called for an interview by the Selection Committee, held in person, by phone, or via teleconference.
At interview time, applicants must produce their admission…
At interview time, applicants must produce their admission acceptance letter from the host institution, and in-service Indian applicants must also show deputation approval from their parent institution.
Selected applicants get the fellowship award and must…
Selected applicants get the fellowship award and must register for the Ph.D. programme within 1 year of the award letter's date. Mode of Selection: 1. Candidates are evaluated on a weighted scale factoring in how relevant their study area is, their proposed research plan, academic records, achievements, and past work experience. 2. Selection follows the evaluation score and a subsequent interview by a Council-constituted Selection Committee empowered to judge each candidate's fit against the importance of their study area and research plan; the Committee may hold this interview by phone or teleconference, and overseas candidates may be interviewed by Council-identified experts based in their home country. 3. Candidates must have a clean record of good conduct throughout, certified by the Competent Authority of their last University, or their current employer if they're in-service. 4. At interview time, applicants must produce a letter of acceptance for admission to the relevant degree programme at the University. 5. In-service Indian candidates must also produce deputation approval from their respective Director of ICAR Institutes or Vice-Chancellor of Agricultural Universities. 6. Once selected, candidates must register for the programme within a year of the fellowship award letter being issued; a delay automatically terminates the offer, with no separate cancellation notice sent by the Council.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
**Ph.D.****Amount not exceeding****Lump-sum payments towards contingent and preparatory expenses**Indian fellows going abroadUS$ 2,000/- per monthUS$ 1,000/- per yearOverseas fellows in IndiaINR 40,000/- per monthINR 25,000/- per year
> **International Travel Support:**
- To-and-fro economy class international air ticket by the shortest route is provided by ICAR.
- Applicable for both Indian and overseas fellows.
> **Domestic Travel Support for Overseas Fellows:**
- Reimbursement of economy-class travel expenses from the port of arrival in India to the destination university and back.
> **Research Stay in India for Indian Fellows:**
- Indian fellows conducting approved research experiments and data collection in India may receive ₹40,000/- per month fellowship.
- They may also receive ₹25,000/- per year as contingent and preparatory expenses during the approved stay in India.
> **Number of Fellowships:**
- Up to 30 fellowships are available annually for Ph.D. programmes.
Official Application & Website
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