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INTRODUCTION
The scheme was initiated keeping in
view the political and cultural bilateral relations of India with other
developing countries of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The scheme has opened
new vistas for foreign students and teachers, enabling them to come to India
and undertake advanced studies and research in sciences, humanities, and social
sciences in Indian Universities.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the scheme is to
provide an opportunity for foreign students and teachers from
developing countries to undertake
advanced study and research leading to M.Phil/Ph.D. and postdoctoral research
in sciences, humanities, and social sciences at Indian Universities.
Benefits
NATURE OF ASSISTANCE
- The number of slots available under the scheme is 20 for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and 7 for Research Associateship (RA).
- The tenure of these awards is four years (Non-extendable) for both JRF and RA.
Financial Assistance for JRF -
Fellowship
@ Rs. 12,000/-p.m. for an initial
period of two years.
@ Rs. 14,000/-p.m. for the remaining
period subject to the recommendation for enhancement/extension by a
three-member committee and the Commission’s approval for Sciences for initial two years.
Contingency -
@ Rs.12,000/-p.a. for Science
@ Rs.10,000/-p.a. for Humanities and
Social Sciences
@ Rs.25,000/-p.a. for the remaining
period for Sciences
@ Rs.20,500/-p.a. for the remaining
period for Humanities
Department @ Rs. 3,000/-p.a. -- per
JRF Assistance
Escort @ Rs. 2,000/-p.a. -- per JRF
Handicapped Allowance
HRA as per the rule of the concerned
institution
Financial Assistance for RA -
Fellowship @ Rs. 16,000/-p.m. (Fixed) for 4
years
Contingency @ Rs. 30,000/-p.a.
Departmental @ 10% of Associateship to the host
institution for providing Assistant infrastructural facilities.
HRA as per the rule of the concerned institution.
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HRA
(i)
Suitable single-seated hostel accommodation in the institutions may be
provided to the JRF, failing which HRA as per rules of the
university/institution will be paid to the Fellow subject to the submission of
the HRA certificate through Registrar/Principal.
(ii)
JRF/RA provided with accommodation in a hostel recognized/maintained by
the institutions may be reimbursed the hostel fee, excluding mess, electricity,
water charges, etc.
(iii) A certificate to this effect is to be
furnished through the Registrar/Principal (Annexure I).
(iv)
If JRF/RA makes his/her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she may be
entitled to draw HRA as per the categorization of cities by the Government of
India.
(v)
The Fellow will submit a certificate for this purpose to UGC for
claiming HRA through the concerned university/institution/college.
Medical
No separate/fixed medical assistance
is provided. However, the JRF/RA may avail of the medical facilities available
in the institutions/university.
Leave
(i) Leave for a maximum period of 30 days in a
year in addition to public holidays may be taken by a fellow with the approval
of the supervisor. However, they are not entitled to any other vacations, for
example, summer, winter, and pooja vacations. Women awardees are eligible for
maternity leave at full rates of the fellowships for 135 days as per Government
of India rules once during the tenure of their award.
(ii)
The awardee may in special cases be allowed by the Commission leave
without fellowship/associateship and contingency for a period not exceeding
three months during the tenure of the award on the recommendation of the
supervisor/Head of the department of the institution concerned. The period of
leave without fellowship/associateship will be counted towards the tenure.
Eligibility
Target Group: Students and teachers from
developing countries of Asia/Africa and Latin America.
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): 35 years for male candidates as of
1st July of the year of application and 40 years for female candidates. The
candidates must have at least a high-class master’s degree with a second-class
bachelor’s degree or a second-class master’s degree with a first-class
bachelor’s degree.
For Research Associateship (RA): In the case of male applicants the
age should be 40 years as of 1st July of the year of application, and 45 years
in the case of female candidates. The candidates must have a doctorate degree,
published research work to their credit, and evidence of independent research
work.
Exclusions
CANCELLATION OF AWARD
The fellowship is liable to
cancellation in the case of :
• Misconduct
• Unsatisfactory progress of research
work
• Failure in any of the examinations
related to M.Phil/Ph.D.
• Candidate found ineligible later.
If the JRF/RA is discontinued before
the period of two years, the entire amount of the fellowship will be refunded
to the UGC.
Application Process
Online
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR THE
SCHEME:
The applications are invited through
the circulation to Indian embassies/Indian missions abroad. They will receive
applications from eligible candidates and after due screening locally, will
send them to the UGC for consideration. Foreign students from Asia, Africa, and
Latin America studying in India who have completed their master’s degrees or
doctoral degrees and desire to pursue research may send their applications
through the university they propose to work with. The application will have to
be endorsed by their respective embassies for consideration by the
Commission.
PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL BY THE UGC
The applications received are placed
before a short listing/screening committee constituted for this purpose. The
short-listed proposals are placed before the selection committee to finalize
the proposals for the award of JRF and RA. The decision of the Commission is
final and binding. The UGC conveys the provisional intimation of selection to
the candidate. However, this intimation does not bestow the award to the
candidate. The formal award letter will be issued only on receipt of political
clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External
Affairs, Government of India. The Commission also reserves the right to
withdraw/cancel the award without assigning any reason.
Documents Required
- Proof of Nationality
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Age
- Proof of Address
- Proof reg. the Educational Qualifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Students And Teachers From Which
Developing Countries Are Eligible To Apply To This Scheme?
Students and teachers from developing
countries of Asia/Africa and Latin America are eligible to apply.
Is There Any Eligibility Criteria
Regarding The Age Of The Candidate?
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
35 years for male candidates as on 1st July of the year of application and 40
years for female candidates. For Research Associateship (RA): In case of male
applicants the age should be 40 years as on 1st July of the year of
application, and 45 years in the case of female candidates.
Is There Any Eligibility Criteria
Regarding The Educational Qualification Of The Candidate?
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
The candidates must have at least a high-class master’s degree with a
second-class bachelor’s degree, or second-class master’s degree with a
first-class bachelor’s degree. For Research Associateship (RA): The candidates
must have a doctorate degree, published research work to their credit and
evidence of independent research work.
How Many Slots Are Available Under
The Scheme For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) And For Research Associateship
(RA)?
The number of slots available under
the scheme is 20 for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and 7 for Research
Associateship (RA).
Is The Tenure Extendable?
The tenure of these awards is four
years (Non-extendable) for both JRF and RA.
What Is The Amount Of Fellowship
Provided To The JRF?
Fellowship for JRF - @ Rs.
12,000/-p.m. for an initial period of two years. @ Rs. 14,000/-p.m. for the
remaining period subject to the recommendation for enhancement/extension by a
three-member committee and the Commission’s approval for Sciences for initial
two years.
What Is The Amount Of Fellowship
Provided To The RA?
Fellowship for RA - @ Rs. 16,000/-p.m.
(Fixed) for 4 years.
What If The University Fails To
Provide A Suitable Single-Seated Hostel Accommodation In The Institution To The
JRF?
Suitable single-seated hostel
accommodation in the institutions may be provided to the JRF, failing which HRA
as per rules of the university/institution will be paid to the Fellow subject
to the submission of the HRA certificate through Registrar/Principal.
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