MUJ Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026: ₹70,000 Monthly Stipend and Research Funding for Young Scholars Worldwide
Manav Rachna University offers an international post-doctoral fellowship providing a monthly stipend of ₹70,000 and two annual contingency grants for qualified early-career researchers.
Overview
The Manav Rachna University Post-Doctoral Fellowship is designed to encourage theoretical and conceptual advancements across disciplines while attracting promising young research talent from around the world. The fellowship is initially awarded for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on satisfactory research performance. Successful fellows may also be assigned academic responsibilities related to teaching and learning.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of ₹70,000.
- Annual Contingency Grant Part I of ₹50,000 for conferences, presentations, and publication charges.
- Annual Contingency Grant Part II of ₹50,000 for research consumables and necessary equipment.
Eligibility
- Open to applicants of all nationalities.
- Applicants must be under 35 years of age at the time of application submission.
- Must hold a PhD from a recognized institute in India or abroad.
- MUJ PhD graduates must have at least one year of post-PhD experience in a relevant field outside MUJ.
- Must have published at least four papers in Q1/Q2 quartile journals during the last two years.
- Must not receive another external grant, financial aid, or research assistance during the fellowship.
- Must not undertake part-time or full-time employment throughout the fellowship duration.
How to Apply
Candidates must complete the online application using the prescribed format and submit the required supporting documents, including two recommendation letters, relevant academic and research credentials, and a Statement of Purpose of at least 500 words.
Deadline
Applications are accepted throughout the year with monthly interviews for shortlisted candidates, subject to expert panel availability.