ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021: Last Date August 31; Check Eligibility, Application Form, Scholarship Benefits


Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi Research Committee is now inviting applications for Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021 from full-time research scholars who intend to start their research projects in core domains.

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021



Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, can apply for ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021. They need to submit the application form in the prescribed format before August 31, 2021.

The scholarship program includes suggested topics namely, Human Resource Accounting, Simplification of Human Resource Laws, Government Sector Accounting, Integrated Reporting, International Taxation Laws, and Water Audit.

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021: Key Highlights 

Application Begins For  ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021
Conducted by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), New Delhi 
Application Last Date August 31, 2021
Application Mode Online/ Through Email
Age Limit Maximum 40 Years
Scholarship Amount  Rs. 50,000 per month
Duration  36 Months 
Official Email ID doctoral.research@icai.in
Application Form Check Here

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021: Eligibility Criteria 

Applicants who wish to apply for ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021 are required to have the following eligibility: 

  • ICAI Membership + Class 10th and 12th Qualification with at least 75% marks/grade. 
  • NET/SLET and M Phil Qualifications. 
  • Maximum Age Limit is 40 years on the last date of application.
  • UGC Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)/Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF)/ Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)/ICSSR/ICAR/CSIR/ICPR/ICMR/ICHR Applicants are not eligible to apply.

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021: Application Process, Documents Required

To apply for ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021, applicants have to submit their applications on or before August 31, 2021, at ICAI’s official email address at doctoral.research@icai.in.

The ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021 Application Format is now available for candidates to check on the ICAI website. Candidates are requested to follow the format and cross-check their application before sending it further to the research authority.

Along with the scanned copy of the application form, candidates are also required to send a copy of the following documents: 

Research Proposal (not more than 3000 words) Abstract of Research Proposal (not more than 300 words)
Class X Marksheet  Class X Marksheet 
Pass Certificates for Class X & XII NET/SLET/MPhil etc Qualification Proof 
ICAI Membership Ph.D. Enrolment/Registration

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2021: Benefits

After the submission of applications, ICAI Research Committee Secretariat will shortlist the proposals of candidates based on their qualification, and marks secured.

Shortlisted candidates will be further called for a presentation before the committee, and accordingly, a final selection will be made. The ICAI Research Committee will select 5 eligible scholars, and they will be further awarded a scholarship amount of Rs. 50,000 per month for a period of 36 months.