Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) invites applications for ICHR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) 2021-22 from students enrolled for PhD in recognized universities in the field of historical studies. The award for JRF will be based on an online Entrance Test and Presentation-cum-Interview. The scholarship awarded is worth INR 17,600 per month for 2 years along with a contingency grant.

Benefits

• The selected fellows will receive a fellowship of INR 17,600 per month for 2 years
• They will also get a contingency grant of INR 16,500 per annum for 2 years
   

• Submission of application both online and the printout of the same along with computer-generated unique ID number is mandatory.
• Hard copies of applications without a unique ID number will not be accepted.
• Second class (sleeper) railway or bus fare will be reimbursed for SC/ST candidates who will be called for an interview. 
• The candidates who are physically disabled can use the services of a scribe as per the Govt. rules at their own cost during the online examination.
• The fellowship is a whole-time engagement for research work and cannot be combined with any other whole-time or part-time work.

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by March, 2022. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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To be eligible, the candidate must be:

• Registered in a recognized University for a PhD programme in Historical Studies

Note: Usual reservation will be applied to SC, ST, PwD students

Follow the below steps to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button below and read all details. 
Step 2: Select "Junior Research Fellow" in Äpplication for" section and select the exam centre.
Step 3: Fill in the personal details (name, age, family, bank details etc).
Step 4: Upload a photo and signature.
Step 5: Submit the application form.

The hard copy of the application along with self-attested copies of the certificates of educational qualifications, date of birth, experience and signed copy of checklist etc. should be sent by post to the following address: