Royal University of Bhutan Research Fellowship, administered by Royal University of Bhutan (RUB), is one of the funding options available to early career researchers, faculty members, and doctoral candidates in Bhutan. The award covers The fellowship provides a comprehensive research grant covering living expenses, field data collection costs, publication fees, and administrative support within the university system. and is open to postgraduate / faculty / post-doctoral research students studying gross national happiness (gnh), sustainable development, environmental science, bhutanese history and culture, education, stem, and social sciences. The scholarship runs for 6 months to 2 years and may be renewed annually based on academic performance. Eligibility is generally based on candidates must have a strong academic background, a viable research proposal aligned with Bhutanese priorities, and institutional support if applying from abroad. The application deadline is Varies annually (typically April and October cycles), with an acceptance rate of approximately Check official website for annual statistics. Applicants are encouraged to review the official eligibility criteria carefully before starting their application.