JAMMU, Oct 14: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), New Delhi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has announced 20 PhD and Junior Research Fellowship opportunities for NET-qualified non-medical candidates interested in pursuing research in AYUSH-related disciplines.
The initiative aims to promote interdisciplinary research and encourage young researchers from non-Ayush backgrounds to contribute to the scientific advancement of traditional healthcare systems.
As per Advertisement No. 205/2026/Ph.D., 16 fellowships are being offered through CCRAS for research in Ayurveda, while four fellowships are available through the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN).
Dr Harbans Singh, Head of the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI), Jammu, highlighted the significance of the initiative, stating that it would open new avenues for interdisciplinary research and enable qualified candidates from diverse scientific backgrounds to contribute to evidence-based studies in Ayurveda, Yoga and other AYUSH-related fields.
He emphasised that collaboration between traditional healthcare research institutions and the wider scientific community was essential for strengthening research methodologies, generating scientific evidence and exploring innovative approaches to healthcare.
Candidates who have qualified in recognised national-level examinations, including Joint CSIR-UGC NET for JRF and Lectureship, DBT-JRF/BET, ICAR’s AICE and SRF (PGS), and ICMR-JRF, are eligible to apply, subject to the prescribed conditions. Applicants must be willing to undertake research in AYUSH-related projects.
The maximum age limit is 28 years as on the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, with age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹37,000 during the first two years as Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), followed by ₹42,000 per month in the third year as Senior Research Fellows (SRFs), subject to applicable rules and assessment requirements. The concerned university or institution will also receive a contingency grant of ₹20,000 annually to support research-related expenditure.
Eligible candidates can apply online exclusively through the official CCRAS PhD portal at https://phd.ccras.org.in/. Applications submitted through email or in hard-copy format will not be accepted.
The application window will remain open for 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Candidates eligible for more than one stream may submit separate applications, as permitted under the notification.
The fellowship scheme is expected to provide promising opportunities for young researchers to pursue doctoral studies while contributing to scientific research, innovation and the development of evidence-based approaches in traditional healthcare.
Candidates have been advised to consult the official websites of CCRAS at https://ccras.nic.in/ and CCRYN at https://ccryn.gov.in/, along with the PhD application portal, for detailed eligibility conditions, application guidelines and updates.