Online Applications invited for the award of UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women for academic year 2014-15. For eligibility and conditions please read below:
Objective
The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to carry out the advanced studies and research in science, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian Universities and Colleges recognized under Section 2 (f) and fit to receive assistance under section 12(B)of the UGC Act 1956/Institutes of National Importance established by the Central/State Government
ELIGIBILITY:
i) The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject preferably with published research work to their credit.
ii) In case of general/open category, 55% marks at UG level and 60% of marks at PG level.
iii)For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) candidates, 50% at UG level and 55% at PG level.
iv) The upper age limit for applicants is 55 years for the candidates belonging to general/open category and 60 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Minority communities, as on 1st July on the year of application.
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME:
The number of slots available under the scheme are 100 per year The tenure of the award is five years with no provision for further extension.
The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows:
Fellowship @ Rs.18,000/-p.m.
@ Rs. 20,000/- p.m After 2 years
@Rs.25,000/--p.m. for fresh candidates.
@Rs.30,000/--p.m. for research experienced holders.
Contingency A @Rs.50,000/-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
HRA : Post Doctoral Fellowship provided with accommodation in hostel recognized/ maintained by the institutions may be reimbursed the hostel fee, excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. A certificate to this effect is to be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal (Annexure-II). If Post Doctoral Fellow makes her own arrangements of accommodation, she may be entitled to draw HRA as per categorization of the cities by the Government of India. The Post Doctoral Fellow will submit a certificate for this purpose to the UGC for claiming HRA through the concerned University/Institution/College.
Lats Date for Application : 18-06-2014 TO apply online: http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfw/registration.aspx
Objective
The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to carry out the advanced studies and research in science, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian Universities and Colleges recognized under Section 2 (f) and fit to receive assistance under section 12(B)of the UGC Act 1956/Institutes of National Importance established by the Central/State Government
ELIGIBILITY:
i) The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject preferably with published research work to their credit.
ii) In case of general/open category, 55% marks at UG level and 60% of marks at PG level.
iii)For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) candidates, 50% at UG level and 55% at PG level.
iv) The upper age limit for applicants is 55 years for the candidates belonging to general/open category and 60 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Minority communities, as on 1st July on the year of application.
ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME:
The number of slots available under the scheme are 100 per year The tenure of the award is five years with no provision for further extension.
The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows:
Fellowship @ Rs.18,000/-p.m.
@ Rs. 20,000/- p.m After 2 years
@Rs.25,000/--p.m. for fresh candidates.
@Rs.30,000/--p.m. for research experienced holders.
Contingency A @Rs.50,000/-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
HRA : Post Doctoral Fellowship provided with accommodation in hostel recognized/ maintained by the institutions may be reimbursed the hostel fee, excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. A certificate to this effect is to be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal (Annexure-II). If Post Doctoral Fellow makes her own arrangements of accommodation, she may be entitled to draw HRA as per categorization of the cities by the Government of India. The Post Doctoral Fellow will submit a certificate for this purpose to the UGC for claiming HRA through the concerned University/Institution/College.
Lats Date for Application : 18-06-2014 TO apply online: http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfw/registration.aspx