As per the UGC 2022 circular, the last date for receiving the online applications is October 10, 2022. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited online applications from eligible candidates under multiple fellowship/research grant schemes for 2022.
Details Of Fellowship/Research Grant Schemes:
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
- Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members.
- Research Grant for In-service Faculty Members.
- Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members (Emeritus Fellowship).
- Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC).
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship:
Slots: 900 The slots will be allocated as per the Govt. of India reservation Policy. However, 30% of slots will be reserved for women candidates.
Nature of Assistance available under the Scheme:
Fellowship: Rs 50,000 per month
Contingency: Rs 50,000 per annum
Escorts/Reader Assistance: Rs 3000 per month (fixed) in cases of PWD (Person with disability)
Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members:
Tenure: 2 years Slots: 132
Financial Assistance: The quantum of support under the scheme is Rs.10 Lakh. The grant can be utilized for purchasing items like minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, fieldwork, travel, etc. The grant cannot be used for international travel, purchasing furniture items, or appointing a project assistant or research fellow.
Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members:
Tenure: 2 years.
Slots: 200 or as may be decided by the Commission
Financial Assistance: The quantum of support under the scheme is Rs.10 Lakh.
Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members (Emeritus Fellowship):
Tenure: 3 years or up to 70 years whichever is earlier.
Slots: 100 per annum or as may be decided by the Commission
Financial Assistance:
Fellowship: Rs 50,000 per month.
Contingency: Rs 50,000 per annum.
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child (SJSGC):
Tenure: The tenure of the fellowship is five years and will be effective from 1st April of the selection year or the actual date of joining under the fellowship in the University/College/Institute, whichever is later. Fellowship will be granted up to the date of submission of Ph. D. Thesis or 5 years of tenure whichever is earlier.
Financial Assistance:
Fellowship JRF@ Rs. 31,000 per month for initial two years
SPF @ Rs. 35,000 per month for the remaining tenure
Contingency For Humanities and Social Sciences @ Rs. 10,000 per annum for initial two years
@ Rs 20,500 per annum for the remaining tenure
For Science, Engineering, and Technology @ Rs. 12,000 per annum for initial two years
@ Rs. 25,000 per annum for the remaining tenure
Escort Reader Assistance: @ Rs. 3,000 per month in case of ‘Divyang’ scholars.
For age, selection, and other criteria visit the UGC website.
(Source: OTV News)
