The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) Senior Academic Fellowship supports Indian scholars conducting research in history. Open to researchers at all academic levels, this fellowship provides financial assistance to advance historical studies aligned with the IHR’s mandate. The program aims to strengthen historical scholarship by enabling scholars to focus on research projects without financial constraints.

Open to Indian citizens engaged in historical research at any academic level, including postgraduate students, doctoral candidates, and established scholars. Applicants must demonstrate a research proposal aligned with the ICHR’s objectives. There are no specific income or marks criteria, but preference may be given to candidates with a strong academic or publication record in history.

Apply by downloading the prescribed application form from the ICHR’s official website. Complete the form with details of your research project, including objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes. Submit the filled form along with required documents, such as a research proposal, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation, to the ICHR office by the deadline specified on their website.