

About the Fellowship
The Fellow of Nutrition Council of India (FNCI–IFNH) is a prestigious academic fellowship established by the Nutrition Council of India (NCI) through the Institute of Food, Nutrition & Health Sciences (IFNH). This fellowship aims to foster academic excellence, research capacity, and leadership in the fields of nutrition, health, food systems, and allied sciences.
Through a combination of structured academic modules, field-based research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, FNCI–IFNH provides fellows with an opportunity to engage in high impact scholarly work, contributing to national and global health priorities. The fellowship is ideal for academicians, health professionals, researchers, and policy practitioners seeking advanced training, research experience, professional recognition.

Objectives of the Fellowship
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Strengthen academic and research capabilities
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Promote interdisciplinary collaboration
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Encourage evidence-based practice and policy research
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Develop leadership and analytical competencies
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Generate high-quality scholarly outputs
Fellowship Domains
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PUBLIC HEALTH
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MEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES
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DIETETICS AND NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
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AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
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FOOD SCIENCE, FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
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AYURVEDA, INTEGRATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants should have: A postgraduate or higher qualification in a relevant discipline (Master’s, PhD, MD, DM, or equivalent professional qualification) with relevant academic, professional or research experience.
Fellowship Domains
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Public Health
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Medical & Clinical Sciences
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Dietetics & Nutritional Sciences
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Agriculture & Food Systems
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Food Technology & Biosciences
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Ayurveda, Integrative & Alternative Health Sciences
Intake: only 10 Fellows Selected Per Domain (Biannually)
