Theme for the PDF-4.0 (June 2025 Batch): “Translational Research and Product Development”

The online registration and submission of applications will begin on June 1st, 2025. Applicants are advised to keep the following documents ready in advance, as they will be required at the time of online form submission:

• Project Synopsis
(To be prepared strictly as per the Research Proposal Format provided in Annexure 1 of the PDF Scheme, also available under ‘Essential Downloads.’ The proposal must be based on the prescribed theme for the June 2025 Batch.)

• Application Form
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(The scanned copy of the application form must be duly typed,duly filled, signed, and sealed by both the Mentor and the Head of the Institute. Handwritten forms will not be accepted. The hard copy of the application form, along with relevant documents, will be required only after selection.)

• UG Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate

• PG Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate

• Ph.D. Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate (essential for Allied Science discipline candidates)

• Aadhaar Card / Any valid Government-issued ID

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Physically Handicapped Certificate (if applicable)

• Colored, Passport Size Recent Photograph

Applicants are advised to prepare and compile these documents in the prescribed format well in advance to ensure smooth and timely submission of the online application.

About


CCRAS POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Proposals for the June 2025 Batch are being invited specifically under the theme of ‘Translational Research and Product Development’.

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under Ministry of AYUSH, is an ensemble of 30 tangential institutes. This apex body in India is amongst the leading research organizations in the field of Ayurveda i.e. Indian heritage system of medicine. Over the years, the council is devotedly working for undertaking, coordinating, formulating, developing and promoting research on scientific lines in Ayurvedic Sciences through its different peripheral units and also through collaborative studies with various Universities, Hospitals and Institutes. The research activities of the Council include Medicinal Plant Research (Medico-Ethno Botanical Survey, Pharmacognosy and Tissue Culture), Drug Standardization, Pharmacological Research, Clinical Research, Literary Research, Documentation and Health Care Research Programmes through various outreach activities.

Ayurveda is currently bearing in mind as an alternative to modern medicine in respect of number of diseases therefore much thrust has been given to the systems of AYUSH as well as Ayurveda, through many initiatives by the Government. A modern approach towards research linked with outcomes is one such initiative being taken by the Ministry of AYUSH. Availability of qualityresearch manpower is unarguably one of the essential components to achieve this intent. In this milieu, Ministry of AYUSH through its Research Councils has already envisaged AYUSH Ph.D. fellowship scheme to meritorious scholars from AYUSH systems. At this instant as an auxiliary inventiveness “CCRAS Post Doctoral Fellowship Scheme” has been instituted to identify promising young researchers with innovative ideas and provide them with training and research opportunities in different multidisciplinary areas. This scheme is duly approved by the Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India in his capacity as Chairperson of Executive Committee along with the approval of Standing Finance Committee (SFC) and Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the CCRAS (copy of approvals are appended at pages I to III). The scheme aims at facilitating their transition from mentored to independent research career. CCRAS intends to offer ten (10) such fellowships every year to promising fresh PhD/PG degree holders of Ayurveda and Ph.D. holders of related science disciplines at reputed organizations like CSIR, ICMR, DBT, National Institutes, recognized Universities and National Institutions of AYUSH etc. These fellowships will be allocated by Director General, CCRAS, depending upon the needs of the Institute/Centre. Read More...


Eligibility



  • CCRAS Post Doctoral Fellowship is open to Indian nationals only. The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  • Any PhD/PG degree holders of Ayurveda and Ph.D. degree holders of related science disciplines within three years of award of PhD/PG degree.
  • Applicants should have research publications in high impact factor SCI journals.
  • The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age on the last date of application. Maximum relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Physically handicapped candidate and women candidates and 3 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. For deserving candidates age can be relaxed maximum up to maximum of 3 years based on earlier work done, publications, awards etc. Director General, CCRAS may consider and relax on the recommendation of the screening committee.
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Why Choose PDF?

CCRAS Post Doctoral Fellowship is aimed to identify motivated young researchers of Ayurveda and related science disciplines to provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of Ayurveda and to enhance their academic and research capabilities. The fellows will work under a mentor, at reputed organizations like CSIR, ICMR, DBT, National Institutes, recognized Universities and National Institutions of AYUSH etc. for the tenure of two (2) years.

Submission Guidelines

Guidelines for Project Submission Kindly read and follow the SUBMISSION GUIDELINES before applying

Reviewer Guidelines

Guidelines for Reviewing the Project Only for registered reviewers



Tentative Timelines




  • Notification via Advertisement in Newspapers and Online: By 01.05.2025
  • Registration & Submission of Proposals: 01.06.2025 – 30.06.2025
  • Screening of Proposals: 01.07.2025 – 15.07.2025
  • Review of Proposals by Expert Committee: 16.07.2025 – 31.07.2025
  • Preparation of Review Reports & Communication to Candidates: 01.08.2025–14.08.2025
  • Presentation & Interview: By 15.08.2025
  • Result Declaration: By 25.08.2025

Priority Research Areas



The proposals submitted under the CCRAS Post-Doctoral Fellowship Scheme for the June 2025 Batch should be aligned with the theme “Translational Research and Product Development”

  • Development of Agro-techniques on RET Medicinal Plants indigenous to India (In-vitro and Ex-situ including field trials).
  • Development of Ayurveda Based Diagnostic Tools/ Scales for unexplored areas such as Jihwa Pariksha, Sara Parkisha, Samhanana Pariksha etc.
  • Development of Ayurveda Nutritional Packages (ready to eat/ cook) for Non-communicable diseases (Diabetes, Oncological diseases, auto-immune diseases, obesity and lipid disorders, cardiac diseases, immunological disorders).
  • Other areas, as given in the scheme, related to the theme of “Translational Research and Product Development” may also be taken.

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