U.G.C. Scheme for Award of Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates

This scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates from the deprived section of the society and to provide them an opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Science, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges.

Objective

The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity to SC/ST candidates to undertake postdoctoral research in Sciences, Engineeri& Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences at Indian Universities/Institutions/Colleges.Eligibility

The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject preferably with published research work to their credit. The upper age limit for male applicants is 50 years as on 1st July of the year of application, and 55 years in the case of female candidates. In exceptional cases, the age may be relaxed.

Procedure for applying for the scheme

The candidates belonging to SC/ST category fulfilling the eligibility conditions are required to apply against the advertisement to be published by the UGC normally in the month of April every year in the prescribed format (Annexure-I) The selections would be made with the help of an Expert Committee as per the procedure of the Commission and would be completed by the end of August of the year.

Scholarship Value

Number of slots available under the scheme: 100 per year

Period: award is five years with no provision for further extension

The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows

Fellowship: Rs.12, 000-p.m. fixed for 5 years

Contingency: Rs.30000/-p.a. for five years

Departmental Assistance: 10% of Post Doctoral Fellowship to the host institution

Escorts/Reader assistance: Rs. 2000/- p.m. (fixed) in cases of physically disabled & blind candidates