The duration of Fellowship is generally up to two years but shorter periods of one year could also be considered. Outline of the proposed projects with its objectives, methodology, time frame and geographical areas along with other details need to be given along with the application. A Fellow is expected to take up training session each month and organize one National Workshop or Seminar on a relevant theme in a year, Director general. In addition to this may allocate further areas of activities depending upon the need of the Institute and interest of the fellow

A fellow is primarily expected to take up research projects in any area of his/her choice within the spectrum of Rural Development issues as indicate in the information sheet in the website of NIRD. Last date: December