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Ministry of Education
Research Fellowship In Sciences For Meritorious Students
Fellowship
Research
Student
Details
Introduction
The Research Fellowship in Sciences for meritorious students (RFSMS) scheme of the UGC is open to candidates who have registered for Ph.D. in Science in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence/Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC.
Objectives
The objective of the RFSMS scheme is to provide opportunities to meritorious candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to Ph.D. degrees in sciences.
Benefits
Nature of Assistance Available Under the Scheme
(i) The tenure of the fellowship is initially for two years under the RFSMS scheme. Upon the expiry of this period, the work of the Fellow will be evaluated by Experts Committee to be set up by the university.
(ii) If the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years.
(iii) In case the work for the first two years is not found satisfactory, an additional year will be given to him/her for improvement. In such cases work will be evaluated again after three years, and if the improvement is found, the Fellow will get two more years under the RFSMS.
Thus, the total period of fellowship is five years, with no further provision of extension.
Financial Assistance:
Fellowship: @ ₹ 8,000/-p.m.
Contingency: @ ₹ 6,000/-p.a.
Leave:
(i) Research Fellows would be entitled to a maximum period of 30 days of leave in a year in addition to public holidays. They are not entitled to any other vacations.
(ii) Women candidates are eligible for maternity leave of 135 days at full rates of fellowship once during the tenure of their award.
(iii) In special cases, Research Fellows may be allowed leave without fellowship by the Commission for upto one academic year during the entire tenure of the award for accepting teaching assignments on a temporary basis, provided the assignment is in the same city/town.
(iii) In other cases, leave without fellowship will be restricted to a period not exceeding three months during the tenure of the award on the recommendations of the supervisor and the institution. The period of leave without fellowship will be counted towards the total tenure of the award. Research Fellows have to apply for leave through universities/institutions/colleges well in advance for the approval of the Commission.
Eligibility
Only those candidates who have been registered for Ph.D. in science subjects in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence/Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC are eligible to apply for fellowship under the scheme.
Exclusions
The fellowship is liable to cancellation, in the case of:
• Misconduct
• unsatisfactory progress of research work/failure in any examination related to M.Phil./Ph.D.; or
• he/she is found ineligible later
Application Process
Offline
Application Process -
Step 1: Download and take print the application form given in the scheme guidelines.
Step 2: Fill in the required details and attach the supporting documents.
Step 3: Submit the application to the respective institution.
Selection Process -
The university shall select the Research Fellows under the scheme from amongst the eligible candidates through a process of interview by the Selection Committee with the following constitution:-
(a) An eminent scientist to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(b) Head of the Department.
(c) One Professor and one Reader from the department, to be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor;
(d) Two Experts from outside the university to be nominated by Vice-Chancellor, out of the Panel of names proposed by the Head of the Department.
Procedure for Release of Grant -
(a) On receipt of the names, bio-data, and joining report of the selected candidates from the University/Institution, the UGC office will accept the candidature of the Fellow and will release the first installment of admissible grants to the Institution/ University on a yearly basis, from the date of joining in a lump sum manner.
(b) The University/Institution may pay the fellowship amount to the Fellows out of the development grant paid in a lump sum by the Commission for the purpose in accordance with the rules, to avoid any hardship to the fellows, due to delay in payment to them.
(c) The next installment of the fellowship grant will be released to the University/ Institute on receipt of the complete Utilization Certificate and Statement of Expenditure of the previous grant released by the UGC for the purpose, duly signed by the competent authority (Registrar/Finance Officer).
Documents Required
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Address
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Proof reg. the Educational Qualifications
- Proof of being registered for Ph.D. in Science subjects in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence / Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Only The Submission Of An Application Form Guarantee The Award Of A Fellowship And Research Grant?
No, mere submission of an application form does not guarantee the award of a Fellowship and Research Grant.
Who Shall Be Held Responsible If The Applicant Furnishes Incorrect/Incomplete Information That Results In The Cancellation Of His/Her Candidature?
It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct information, failing which he/she will be solely responsible for the cancellation for his/her candidature.
What Is Meant By "Aadhaar Seeding"?
The fellowship is directly paid to the research scholars in their bank accounts. For this, the bank account numbers of the scholars are required to be Aadhaar linked and verified. This process is called "Aadhaar Seeding". As per the instructions of the Government of India, the Aadhaar has been made mandatory for the disbursement of all Government subsidies/Scholarships/Fellowships which are disbursed directly into the beneficiary’s account. Accordingly, Aadhaar will be used as an Identifier for the release of grants under these schemes.
What Would Be The Mode Of Payment For The Scholarship/Fellowship?
The payment of the scholarship/fellowship will be through DBT.
Is There Validity To The Scheme's Benefits?
The benefits are provided till the complete duration of the course.
Is There Any Application Fee?
No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.
Do I Need To Complete The Application In One Sitting?
No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the deadline.
How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?
The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.
To Whom Should The Candidates Reach Out If They Have Any Doubts Regarding The UGC Scholarship/Fellowship Scheme?
The candidates can reach out to the helpdesk if they have any doubts regarding the UGC scholarship and fellowship schemes. Given below is the UGC helpline for scholarships/fellowships: Address: UGC, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002. UGC Scholarship Contact No: 011-23604446, 011-23604200 Email ID: webmaster.ugc.help@gmail.com
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Ministry of Education
Research Fellowship In Sciences For Meritorious Students
Fellowship
Research
Student
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Exclusions
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
The Research Fellowship in Sciences for meritorious students (RFSMS) scheme of the UGC is open to candidates who have registered for Ph.D. in Science in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence/Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC.
Objectives
The objective of the RFSMS scheme is to provide opportunities to meritorious candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to Ph.D. degrees in sciences.
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