FITM-AYUSH Fellowships for Doctoral and Post Doctoral Research

FITM-AYUSH Fellowships for Doctoral and Post Doctoral Research at RIS

The Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine (FITM) invites applications from full-time PhD scholars for Doctoral and PhD degree holders for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. FITM is established at RIS, as part of the initiative of Ministry of AYUSH and RIS to undertake policy research on Indian Traditional Medicines (ITMs).

The Fellowship is not applicable to studies relating to clinical, pharmacological, pharmacognosy and other related research areas.

Selected candidates will undertake policy relevant research on economic, sociological, politico-economic, trade, management, and/or IT/digital technology related aspects of traditional medicines. 

Some suggested research areas are listed below:

• Trade and commerce of traditional medicine
• Traditional medicine industry
• Social determinants of healthcare seeking behaviour in traditional medicine
• AYUSH health infrastructure development studies
• Studies in traditional medicine regulations in select countries
• Public health policies and traditional medicine
• Political economy of local health traditions.

ELIGIBILITY:

Essential:

• Registered full time PhD scholars for Doctoral Research Fellowship
• PhD degree holders for Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

AGE: For Doctoral Fellowships: Not more than 30 years of age (relaxation of five years in respect of candidates belonging to the reserved categories, physically challenged and women)

For Post Doctoral Fellowship: Not more than 35 years of age (relaxation of five years in respect of candidates belonging to the reserved categories, physically challenged and women)

DURATION: Two Years (Doctoral Fellowships), One year (Postdoctoral Fellowship)

FELLOWSHIP AMOUNT:

All-inclusive maximum amount of upto Rs 5 lakh/- per year for Doctoral Fellowships.

All-inclusive maximum amount of upto Rs 7.5 lakh/- per year for Postdoctoral Fellowship. The payment would be subject to the standard deduction of TDS.

ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE:  15 February 2022

Shortlisted candidates would be invited for interview by the Selection Committee and its decision would be final in all respects.  

For further information on the scheme and application process please visit:  http://fitm.ris.org.in/fellowship