International Application Call for Netaji Subhas ICAR Fellowship in 2025 for Doctoral Studies in Agriculture; Eligibility and Deadline Details Available Now
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has opened applications for the Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship (NS-ICAR IF) 2025, a prestigious programme aimed at strengthening global agricultural research capacity.
Eligibility Criteria --------------------
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must hold a Master's degree in agriculture or allied sciences. Fresh candidates must be below 35 years of age as of the last date of application, while in-service candidates from ICAR or Agricultural Universities are eligible up to 40 years. The fellowship is open to both Indian and foreign nationals. For Indian candidates, a minimum of 60% marks or an OGPA is required from a recognized Indian university.
Application Process -------------------
Applications should be submitted via email to ADG (HRD) at `[email protected]` by July 31, 2025. The email subject should include "Application for NSIF: Name of Applicant and contact number". Detailed guidelines, priority areas of study, and the application proforma are available on the ICAR website ([www.icar.org.in](http://www.icar.org.in)).
Benefits of the Fellowship ---------------------------
Thirty fellowships will be awarded for a duration of up to three years. The fellowship offers an opportunity for Indian candidates to pursue a PhD in renowned international agricultural institutions abroad and for foreign candidates to enroll in a PhD program at top Indian agricultural universities. The fellowships are focused on ICAR-identified priority areas in agriculture and allied sciences.
Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend, an annual contingency grant of US $1,000 for Indian students, and Rs 40,000 for foreign students studying in India. For Indian students studying abroad, the fellowship provides US $2,000 annually. The fellowship also includes progress-based disbursements and support for research resources, and covers the economy class return airfare for the fellows, funded by ICAR.
The Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship has earned global recognition for nurturing next-generation agri-scientists and policy experts. It is one of ICAR's flagship human resource development schemes, aiming to enhance global agricultural research capacity by developing world-class human resources in frontier areas of agricultural research and innovation. The first publication of this news article was on July 22, 2025.
Science and education-and-self-development play significant roles in the Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship. The fellowship offers Indian candidates an opportunity to engage in learning and research in prestigious international agricultural institutions for a PhD, while foreign candidates can enroll in a PhD program at top Indian agricultural universities, all supported by a comprehensive package including a monthly stipend, research grants, and airfare.
