MINISTRY OF WELFARE
Dr. Ambedkar Overseas Fellowships for Higher Studies

Fields of Study: (i) Economics, (ii) International Relations, (iii) Law and Constitutional Studies, (iv) Sociology.
These Fellowships are offered to Indian citizens for study abroad, leading te Ph.D. and Post-doctoral studies.

Eligibility:
(a) Post Graduate Studies - a first class degree in professional courses like Law.
(b) For Doctoral Research - a first class post graduate, or professional degree, and at least two years of research or training or industrial experience after obtaining Post-Graduate/ Professional Degree, or M.Phil Work
(c) For Post-Doctoral studies, research, training - Candidates should have a first class qualification and be engaged in search, Teaching, Professional, or industrial work.

Duration: Two years for post-Graduate studies after degree in Professional courses like Law. Three years for higher studies leading to Ph.D. Upto one year for Post- doctoral studies research and training.

Age:
(i) For Post-graduate studies should not be more than 28 years
(ii) For Doctoral Studies, Research - Candidate should not be more than 30 years
(iii) For Post-Doctoral Studies, Research, Training - the candidate should not be more than 35 years.

Notification: September