The Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR), New Delhi, is receiving applications for the ICPR Fellowships Programme 2025–2026. This fellowship encourages young and early-career scholars to pursue full-time research.
This prestigious fellowship scheme aims to promote high-quality research in Philosophy and related disciplines at various academic levels.
Eligible researchers can submit their application forms online by 15th January 2026.
ICPR offers four types of fellowships:
| Fellowship Type | Monthly Fellowship | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | ₹17,600 per month | 40 years |
| Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF / General Fellowship) | ₹30,800 per month | 50 years |
| Senior Fellowship (SF) | ₹44,000 per month | – |
| National Fellowship (NF) | ₹60,500 per month | – |
Relaxation in age by 5 years is permissible in case of SC/ST/PwD candidates.
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Major Areas of Research Supported by ICPR
The Council encourages research in the following major areas of investigation.
- Theories of Truth and Knowledge.
- Basic Values Embodied in Indian Culture and their relevance to National Reconstruction.
- Normative Inquiries (Ethics and Aesthetics).
- Interdisciplinary Inquiries (Ethics and Aesthetics).
- Philosophy, Science, and Technology.
- Philosophy of Man and Environment.
- Social and Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Law.
- Comparative and Critical Study of Philosophical Systems/Movements and Religion.
- Logic, Philosophy of Mathematics, and Philosophy of Language.
- Metaphysics.
- Philosophy of Education.
- Philosophy of Social Sciences.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Online Application: 15 January 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy to ICPR: 21 January 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
Official Notification: https://icpr.in/fellowships/
Apply Online: https://icpr.rdisl.com/Register.aspx