About SHAKTI Scholars: NCW’s Young Research Fellowship 2026
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has officially invited applications for “SHAKTI Scholars: NCW’s Young Research Fellowship 2025-2026”, a prestigious research fellowship aimed at young scholars interested in women-centric policy research.
About the National Commission for Women (NCW)
The National Commission for Women, headquartered in New Delhi, is a statutory body committed to:
- Safeguarding the constitutional and legal rights of women
- Recommending policy reforms
- Supporting research-driven advocacy
Through the SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship, NCW aims to nurture young researchers whose work can influence national discourse and public policy on women’s issues.
Fellowship Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Name | SHAKTI Scholars: NCW’s Young Research Fellowship |
| Conducted By | National Commission for Women (NCW) |
| Nature | Research Fellowship |
| Focus Area | Women-centric research & policy relevance |
| Target Group | Young researchers / scholars |
| Mode | Research-based (as per proposal) |
| Notification Date | 17 December 2025 |
Objective of the Fellowship
The fellowship is designed to:
- Encourage original research on women-related issues
- Generate policy-relevant findings
- Support evidence-based recommendations for law and governance
- Build a pool of young gender-policy researchers
Research Proposal Requirements
Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal covering:
- Title of the research
- Research objectives
- Research questions
- Rationale for topic selection
- Research methodology
- Expected outcomes & policy relevance
- Ethical considerations
- Work plan and timeline (in months)
Age Criteria
21 Years to 30 Years
Eligibility & Academic Details
Applicants are required to provide:
- Academic qualifications (degree, university, year, grades)
- Current academic or professional status
- Area of specialisation or research interest
- Proof of age and identity
📌 Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Documents Required (Checklist)
Applicants must attach:
- ✅ Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- ✅ Academic certificates (mark sheets & degrees)
- ✅ Research proposal
- ✅ Letter of Recommendation
- ✅ Proof of age and identity
- ✅ Any other relevant supporting documents
Application Process
Application Form Filling
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Attach Research Proposal & Documents
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Submission to NCW
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Screening & Evaluation
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Selection of SHAKTI Scholars
Application Form Sections (At a Glance)
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| A | Personal Information |
| B | Academic Qualifications |
| C | Research Proposal |
| D | Supporting Documents |
| E | Applicant Declaration |
Address of NCW: SHAKTI Scholars Fellowship 2025
National Commission for Women
Plot No. 21, Jasola Institutional Area
New Delhi – 110025
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Notification | 17 December 2025 |
| Application Deadline | As per NCW notification |
| Selection Process | After application review |
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13 Responses
Thanks for give the opportunity.
can two people collaborate for this proposal or it needs to be only one person to give proposal
only one person to give proposal
What is age ?
I can’t find application link
21 to 30 Years
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Why the age limit upto 30 years only
Minimum Age 21 and Maximum Age 30 Years.
Enrollment is mandatory in an institution?
can other streams like food technology, biotechnology, microbiology PhD aspirants apply to this scholarship scheme with their domain related research areas like nutrition like that
can other streams like food technology, biotechnology, microbiology PhD aspirants apply to this scholarship scheme with their domain related research areas like nutrition like that
Please Read Notification.
My age is 66 years but I am working as Senior Manager International Relations Office & Institute Counsellor. I am dealing with ICC under POSH Act and also Psychological Counselling. Students with various kinds of aberrations and issues will come to me and I deal with all those cases. Am I eligible as I have lot of scope for research. I am a Faculty Innovation Fellow of Stanford University-USA
Sorry to say, but the age Criteria is 21 to 30 Years.