The M.S. Swaminathan Fellowship will offer a transformative 24-month experience. The fellows will be mentored by senior scientists at the foundation, trustees and relevant partner organizations, and will receive practical and hands-on experience in our regional centres. This fellowship will empower talented young post-graduates to drive impactful research and development programmes that benefit local communities. The M.S. Swaminathan Fellowship offers the opportunity to work across the disciplines of agriculture, ecology, economics, marine biology, health, nutrition and social sciences. The fellowship encourages research that fosters science-society interactions.

• Post graduate degree in Agriculture / Animal Sciences / Ecology / Developmental Studies / Fisheries / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Forestry/​Developmental Economics / Anthropology / Nutrition / Public Health / Food Science / Biotechnology / Sociology / Climate Science with a good academic record.
• Demonstrated interest in ​‘science-society’ interface to address current challenges of climate change impact on development goals (SDGs).

Please fill out the form by clicking the Apply button on our MSSRF website below and upload your CV & SOP documents. Kindly rename your application mentioning the job tile and job code in your application. Immediate joiner or candidates with short notice period (Expected joining 1^st Sep 2026. ) Applications must be submitted online in the webpage as a Merged PDF document containing: Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a separate Statement of Purpose (SoP) — A short proposal outlining the candidate’s area of interest, Two relevant reference letters.

Applicants must clearly mention the application code ​“MSSF-07 – 2026” in their application.

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