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ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2026, Rs.75,000 Per Month

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2026 for ICAI Members pursuing full-time Ph.D. in Auditing, Taxation, Commerce, Management, Accounting & allied areas.

Scholarship: ₹75,000 per month

Up to 36 months

Last Date: 15th June 2026

Here are some suggested topics below:

  • Career progression for CAs
  • Digitalization of finance world
  • Transformation from compliance requirements to Stakeholder’s expectations
  • Outsourcing Services: A unique opportunities for CAs
  • How India can become $30 trillion economy
  • Broadening tax base for government revenue (Central/State/Union Territory)
  • CA as Multi-Disciplinary Partner with other professionals
  • Research on the Development of hilly states
  • Research on growth of Indian origin CA firms vis-à-vis models of other developing countries specifically China
  • Research on digitalization in AI in education
  • Success rate of various initiatives taken by the government
  • Any other innovative research ideas, relevant for profession and subject to approval of the Shortlisting Committee

Procedure for The Award Of Scholarship

  • Applications are initially scrutinized by the Research Committee Secretariat.
  • Thereafter, Shortlisting Committee will short-list the meritorious proposals from the eligible applications.
  • Such applicants may also be invited for a presentation before Shortlisting Committee.
  • The recommendations of the Shortlisting Committee will then be placed before the Research Committee for its final approval.

Joining & Release of Scholars

  • The scholar must join the scholarship within four weeks of the date of the award letter by submitting the required documents through the affiliating/administering institution. This may be extended by the ICAI up to six months in deserving cases.
  • The sanction of the scholarship will be issued initially for a period of one year, effective from the date of joining of the scholar in the scholarship. The renewal of the scholarship for the subsequent year shall be subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress report and at least one research paper in International Journal of repute and one in ICAI Journal.

Monitoring

  • Regular monitoring of scholarship is done based on quarterly and annual progress report submitted by the scholar and duly forwarded by the supervisor.
  • The scholarship may be discontinued if research progress is found unsatisfactory or any ICAI rules are violated.
  • During the scholarship, the scholars are required to publish yearly at least one research paper in International Journal of repute and one in ICAI Journal on the theme of the research undertaken and submit a copy of these to ICAI.
  • The ICAI may ask for annual presentation/mid-term appraisal of the research work.

Eligibility

  • Member of ICAI
  • Age should be less than 40 years on the date of application
  • Candidate shall be Full Time Student at the University/College/ Institution while pursuing Ph.D
  • Candidates shall not avail any other scholarship for the same

How to apply ?

  • Applications are invited on or before 15-06-2026.
  • The applications along with relevant enclosures as mentioned in it and research proposal and abstract (3000 and 300 words respectively) must be sent to Research Committee at the below mentioned address before 15-06-2026 duly signed and stamped by the Ph.D. registered institution.
  • Research Committee
    The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
    3rd Floor, Main Building ICAI Bhawan, Post Box No. 7100, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi – 110002

Format of Research Proposal

  • Other than the mandatory information accompanying each application, candidates should submit their research proposal in two parts:
  • a) Abstract of the research proposal (about 300 words).
  • b) Detailed research proposal (about 3000 words) an indicative outline for the detailed research proposal is given below:
Title
  • The research proposal should have a clear, meaningful and concise title reflecting the scope of the investigation.
Introduction
  • The research proposal should begin by clearly stating the research problem to be investigated in the light of its theoretical and/or empirical context in the relevant area.
Objectives of the study
  • The general aim of the study as well as its specific objectives should be clearly stated in the proposal.
Research questions or hypothesis
  • Given the conceptual framework and the specification of dimension, the specific questions to be answered through the proposed research should be sharply formulated.
  • In the case of an explanatory research design, specification of variables and positing of relationship among them through specific hypothesis must form a part of the research proposal.
Review of literature (National & International)
  • The proposal should summarize the current status of research in the area and major findings, including the researcher’s own work in the area.
  • Existing empirical findings may also be discussed.
  • The overview should clearly demonstrate the relevance as well as inadequacy of existing findings or approaches and provide a rationale for the proposed study.
Research Methodology

The researcher must describe in detail :

  • The scope and coverage of her/his study; and
  • Approach and methodology with adequate justification. Emphasis should be given to bringing out innovativeness in approaches proposed to be followed. The detailing of the methodology may include research design, data to be collected and empirical and analytical methods to be used. The description of the methodology must be clearly linked to the aims of the research and the research questions/hypothesis of the study.
Relevence and anticipated outcomes
  • The proposal should include a statement on the relevance of the study and the anticipated outcomes.
  • It should bring out the significance of the research problem, the contribution which the proposed study is expected to make to theory and to methodology as well as its practical importance to society and policy making. It should also describe the proposed outputs from the study (books, research papers, occasional papers with themes etc.)
Tentative Chapterisation
  • Detailed chapterisation should be clearly spelt out in the research proposal.
Bibliography
  • Bibliography should be prepared in Chicago manual style.

Other Criteria for Shortlisting of Application

  • Application shall be forwarded by Supervisor of the candidate for Ph.D. or any other competent signing authority of the University/College/Institution.
  • Candidates are advised to apply only if they are pursuing Ph.D. in the relevant and contemporary topic considering the current economic scenario matching with ICAI mandate, intent to add value to the society, scalable and having global relevance.

Application Form

Link to apply for ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2026

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2023, Rs.75,000 Per Month

ICAI Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2023 – An Initiative by the Research Committee (Last Date: September 30, 2023): Doctoral scholarship will be awarded to registered Ph.D. scholars from any recognized University/College/ Institution to pursue and complete their Doctoral Research in Auditing, Taxation, Commerce, Management and Accounting. The candidates must have confirmed Ph.D. Registration.

  • Awarding doctoral scholarship by admitting full time meritorious Research scholars who wants to carry out research in core areas having global relevance, adding value to subject and research results should aim to develop some theory and/or model which can be replicated universally.
  • To nurture talents in CA fraternity for technical research.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Membership of ICAI
  • Age should be less than 40 years on the date of application.
  • Candidate shall be Full Time Student at the University/College/ Institution while pursuing Ph.D. for their attendance and Classes.
  • Candidates shall not avail any other scholarship for the same.

OTHER CRITERIA FOR SHORTLISTING OF APPLICATION

  • Application shall be forwarded by Supervisor of the candidate for Ph.D. or any other competent signing authority of the University/College/Institution
  • Candidates are advised to apply only if they are pursuing Ph.D. in the relevant and contemporary topic considering the current economic scenario matching with ICAI mandate, intent to add value to the society, scalable and having global relevance.

Following documents must be sent to:

Research Committee

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 3rd Floor, Main Building ICAI Bhawan, Post Box No. 7100, Indraprastha Marg, New Delhi – 110002

PROCEDURE FOR THE AWARD OF SCHOLARSHIP

  • Applications are initially scrutinized by the Research Committee Secretariat.
  • Thereafter, Shortlisting Committee will short-list the meritorious proposals from the eligible applications.
  • Such applicants may also be invited for a presentation before Shortlisting Committee.
  • The recommendations of the Shortlisting Committee will then be placed before the Research Committee for its final approval.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship to be awarded for the maximum period   of   3   years   to   5   scholars   annually. Contingency grant will be admissible at the rate of Rs. 50,000 per annum. RS. 75000/- PER MONTH

JOINING & RELEASE OF SCHOLARS

  • The scholar must join the scholarship within four weeks of the date of the award letter by submitting the required documents through the affiliating/administering institution. This may be extended by the ICAI up to six months in deserving cases.
  • The sanction of the scholarship will be issued initially for a period of one year, effective from the date of joining of the scholar in the scholarship. The renewal of the scholarship for the subsequent year shall be subject to the receipt of satisfactory annual progress report and at least one research paper in International Journal of repute and one in ICAI Journal.

MONITORING OF SCHOLARS

  • Regular monitoring of scholarship is done based on quarterly and annual progress report submitted by the scholar and duly forwarded by the supervisor.
  • The scholarship may be discontinued if research progress is found unsatisfactory or any ICAI rules are violated.
  • The ICAI may ask for annual presentation/mid-term appraisal of the research work.
  • During the scholarship, the scholars are required to publish yearly at least one research paper in International Journal of repute and one in ICAI Journal on the theme of the research undertaken and submit a copy of these to ICAI.

COMPLETION OF SCHOLARSHIP

  1. If a scholar leaves the scholarship before its full-Scheme term, he/she must inform ICAI in advance.
  2. The scholar shall be permitted to retain the grant released from the joining date till the date of leaving subject to submission of the following:
    • An updated progress report for the said period duly forwarded by the supervisor.
    • An undertaking for submission of Ph.D. Thesis within three year on a non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100/-.
  3. In other case, the scholar can leave the scholarship by refunding the entire amount already released by the ICAI.
  4. The scholars, who have left the scholarship without completion and without approval from ICAI, are required to refund the entire amount of scholarship released with penalty/penal interest.
  5. If, as a special case, a scholar remains on leave due to maternity/ medical/extra ordinary circumstances (not to exceed six months) duly approved by the ICAI, the tenure of scholarship will be extended by that period but the total amount of scholarship will not exceed 36 months.
  6. On completion of the scholarship, the scholar should submit the following within one year: a.) Copy of the Ph. D thesis submitted to the University for Award of the degree along with a summary of the report (3000-4000 words) and research papers published. b.) These documents should be submitted in hard copy (one copy each of Ph. D thesis, summary and research papers) and a soft copy in a pedrivc.) In case a thesis is revised and re-submitted, a copy of the same should be submitted to the ICAI also.
  7. The doctoral scholars must   stay   and   work full time at the affiliating University/College/ Institution. However, they may go on field work with the express approval of their supervisor. For rest of the period, they must continue to work at the   concerned   University/College/Institution. In case hostel facility is not available, then stay in same city/town where University/College/ Institution is located. Where any University/ College/Institution is having a tie up with ICAI for research work and offering Ph.D. degree; the scholar may be hostel led at COEs of ICAI under co-supervisorship of ICAI officer and in such case scholar has to pay COE Rs. 15,000 per month to ICAI as subsidized COEs usage charges.
  8. The scholar shall not accept or hold any appointment (paid or otherwise) or receive any emoluments, salary, stipend etc., from any other source during the tenure of the award. However, a scholar may undertake teaching assignments for not more than four hours a week, assist in tutorials, evaluation of the papers, demonstration work, etc.
  9. The tenure of scholarship is strictly for maximum three years. Any extension can be granted under exceptional circumstances without any additional financial implications to ICAI. The ICAI reserves the right to determine exceptional circumstances.
  10. The contingency grant may be utilized for books, stationery, computer consumable costs and field work expenses related to the research work.
  11. The ICAI reserves the right to publish the Ph.D. Thesis funded by it, provided the work is recommended for publication by the ICAI Research Committee.
  12. The scholar shall prominently acknowledge ICAI’s support in all publications resulting from the research output of the scholarship and should submit a copy of the same to the ICAI.
  13. A scholar is not entitled for same type of scholarship more than once.
  14. While accepting  doctoral  scholarships  from the ICAI, a scholar must not accept any other scholarship from any other University/College/ Institution.
  15. During the tenure of scholarship, the scholar will be governed by the rules of the affiliating/ administering University/College/Institution in all matters including holidays/leave etc.
  16. The scholar should not  have  been  subjected to any disciplinary/legal action/proceedings/ financial penalties in his/her research career.
  17. Books/periodicals/equipment purchased by the scholar out of the contingency grant should be deposited with the ICAI.
  18. Application submitted against a call will not be considered for the subsequent calls on its own.
  19. The ICAI reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason. It is also not responsible for any postal delay/loss.
  20. Incomplete applications in any respect shall not be considered for scholarship.
  21. The final authority related to the interpretation of the guidelines or any issue left is vested with the ICAI.

Application Form

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