Details
Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship
for Single Girl Child (SJSGC) is a Fellowship Scheme by the University Grants
Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education, for pursuing research work
leading to the award of a Ph.D. degree. The target group of this scheme are the
‘single girl child’, i.e. the only girl child in the family without having any
brother or sister. A girl scholar who is one of the twin daughters/fraternal
daughters is also eligible to apply for fellowship under the scheme. The number
of slots for the fellowship will be decided every year on the basis of eligible
applications complete in all respects, received through online mode.
Objectives of the Scheme -
i. To support the higher education of
single girl children in Social Sciences.
ii. To recognize the value of
observance of the small family norm.
iii. To recognize the norm of single
girl children in society.
iv. To propagate the concept of
single girl child norm.
v. To promote single girls in
society.
Benefits
TENURE OF FELLOWSHIP:
The tenure of the fellowship is for
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
upto the date of submission of Ph.D. Thesis or 5 years of tenure whichever is
earlier. No extension is permissible beyond the total period of five years, and
the fellow ceases to be a UGC research fellow immediately after the expiry of
the due date.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Fellowship:
JRF @ ₹ 31,000/- p.m. for initial two
years (subject to satisfactory progress of research work)
SRF @ ₹ 35,000/- p.m. for remaining
tenure (subject to satisfactory progress of research work)
Contingency:
For Humanities and Social Sciences: @
₹ 10,000/- p.a. for the initial two years, @ ₹ 20,500/- p.a. for the remaining
tenure.
For Science, Engineering, and
Technology @ ₹ 12,000/- p.a. for the initial two years, @ ₹ 25,000/- p.a. for
the remaining tenure.
Escort Reader Assistance:
@ ₹ 3,000/- p.m. in the case of
‘Divyang’ scholars.
Note: At the end of tenure/termination of
fellowship/resignation of scholar, the books, journals, and equipment purchased
out of the contingency grant shall become the property of the institution
concerned.
HRA:
(i)
Hostel accommodation may be provided to the scholars by their
institutions. In such cases, the scholar is eligible to draw only hostel fees
excluding
mess, electricity, water charges,
etc. In case, a scholar refuses the hostel accommodation, he/she shall not be
eligible to draw HRA.
(ii) In case of non-availability of
hostel accommodation, the scholar may be provided with single accommodation by
the host institution. In such cases, the rent paid by the scholar on an actual
basis shall be reimbursed, subject to the ceiling of HRA as per Govt. of India
norms.
(iii) If the scholar makes her own
arrangements of accommodation, he/she shall be entitled to draw HRA as per
ceiling and categorization of cities by the Govt. of India. In case, the
scholar wishes to draw HRA, he/she is required to submit a certificate, in the
prescribed format, to her institution.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE:
No separate/fixed medical assistance
is provided. However, the scholars may avail the medical facilities available
in their Institutions
concerned.
LEAVE:
(i) Earned Leave for a
maximum period of 30 days in a year in addition to public holidays may be taken
by a scholar. However, they are not entitled to any other vacation, such as
summer, winter, and pooja vacations, etc.
(ii) Maternity/paternity leave
as per the Govt. of India norms issued from time to time shall be available for
female scholars at full rates of the fellowship once during the tenure of the
fellowship. The period of leave without fellowship, if any, shall be counted
towards the tenure.
Besides this, an ‘Intermittent
Break’ for a maximum total period of 1 year may also be permissible for
women scholars. The break can be availed a maximum of 3 times during the entire
period of the fellowship. However, the total duration of the break shall not
exceed one year. No fellowship shall be available for the period of such
break(s). This period of intermittent breaks shall not be counted towards the
tenure of the fellowship, and thus effectively the total period of fellowship
shall remain the same.
(iii) Academic leave
(without fellowship and other emoluments) shall be permissible only for one
year throughout the tenure (for any kind of academic/teaching
assignment/foreign visit in connection with research work). The period of leave
without fellowship will be counted towards the tenure. Expenditure on foreign
visits in connection to research work cannot be claimed from UGC.
(iv) All kinds of leave shall be
availed by the scholar only with due approval of the institution concerned.
Eligibility
(i) Any single girl child of her
parents pursuing Ph.D. in any stream/subject in recognised
Universities/Colleges/ Institutes is eligible to apply under the scheme.
(ii) The scheme is applicable to such
a single girl child who has registered herself in regular, full-time Ph. D.
program.
(iii) Admission to Ph.D. Course in
part-time/distance mode is not covered under the scheme. A scholar is not
eligible for fellowship if the research is intended/pursued through open/
part-time distance education mode or part-time mode.
(iv) Girl students up to the age of
40 years for general category and 45 years for the reserved categories i.e.
SC/ST/OBC and PWD (Persons with Disabilities) as on the last date of submission
of online application are eligible.
(v) Both the scholar receiving the
fellowship and the institution concerned, where the scholar is pursuing her
Ph.D are responsible to ensure that the terms and conditions of these schemes
are followed properly and only the eligible candidates get the fellowship.
Exclusions
- If in a family, there is one or more son and one daughter, then the girl child shall not be considered for fellowship under the scheme.
- Admission to Ph.D. Course in part-time/distance mode is not covered under the scheme.
- A scholar is not eligible for a fellowship if the research is intended/pursued through open/ part-time distance education mode or part-time mode.
Application Process
Online
Applications are invited through
online mode once in a year through advertisement in leading newspapers &
employment news. Short notification is also uploaded in the UGC website i.e.
www.ugc.ac.in
Step 1: Read the Guidelines
This is the home page of the website:
https://frg.ugc.ac.in/
● 5 schemes are displayed on the
Homepage.
● Under each scheme, UGC guidelines
are available. Before applying, kindly read the guidelines carefully and ensure
your eligibility.
Step 2: Registration
● On the homepage, for registration,
click on “New User” for the scheme you need to apply.
● Here, you need to fill in all the
details for registration and provide an email address that will be used for all
future correspondence.
● Please keep ready a scanned copy of
your passport-size photograph and signature (size upto 1MB, format: jpg),
before registration.
● The details provided at the
registration stage will not be modified, after submission. It will be reflected
in the Profile.
● Click on the ‘Submit’ button, after
filling in all details.
Step 3: Login
● After registration, you will
receive an email from ugchelp@mail.inflibnet.ac.in with the Scheme Login
Credentials to fill out the application form.
● You need to fill in the received
login credentials
● Please change the password while
logging in for the first time. Remember the new password, thereafter.
Step 4: Dashboard
● The details provided by you during
Registration are now available in Profile.
● Various icons displayed here will
be shown in red color before complete details are entered. Once all details are
filled in and submitted, the color of the icons will change to green.
● Here, you need to click on the
“Eligibility Criteria” button.
Step 5: Eligibility alert
● Read all the criteria and click on
the check box next to UGC guidelines.
Step 6: Eligibility
● Please provide all the required
details here.
● Proof of being a single girl child
has to be submitted from the parents on an affidavit of ₹ 100/-
stamp paper duly attested by
SDM/First Class Magistrate/Tahsildar as per the prescribed proforma.
In case, the parents are not alive,
the affidavit can be submitted by the guardian of the Candidate. (Size: less
than 1 MB)
● Kindly note that, once submitted,
the eligibility form will not be modified.
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 7: Data Capturing Format
After that, you click on the “Apply
Now” box (see on rectangle)
Here, Data Capturing Dashboard will
display where you need to fill in PG and Ph.D. details
Click on the PG Educational
Qualification box
Step 8: PG details
● Provide PG details
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button
Step 9: Ph.D. Details
● Provide Ph.D.-related details and
upload the required documents
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button
Step 10: Declaration
● Please read the declaration
carefully.
● If you agree with the declaration,
click on the check box next to “I Agree with above”
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Please save your application for
future use.
Note: No hard copies of the application
form will be accepted or entertained at any point of time
Documents Required
- Scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature (size upto 1MB , format: jpg).
- Complete Research proposal (size upto 5 MB) and an abstract (size upto 1MB)
- After filling out the application form, an auto-generated form will be displayed on your screen. Please take the printout of the same, get it signed by the
- HoD/Registrar and upload the same before the submission of the application form.
- Proof of being a single girl child has to be submitted from the parents on an affidavit of Rs. 100/- stamp paper duly attested by SDM/First Class Magistrate/Tahsildar as per the prescribed proforma. In case, the parents are not alive, the affidavit can be submitted by the guardian of the Candidate (Size: less than 1MB)
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.
Is Admission To Ph.D. Course In
Part-Time/Distance Mode Is Not Covered Under The Scheme?
Admission to Ph.D. Course in
part-time/distance mode is not covered under the scheme. A scholar is not
eligible for a fellowship if the research is intended/pursued through open/
part-time distance education mode or part-time mode.
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.
By When Shall The
Scholarship/Fellowship Become Payable?
The scholarship/fellowship will
become payable after the student has secured admission and has started
attending the classes.
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.
Can I Apply Offline For The
Scholarship/Fellowship?
No. You need to visit the official
website to apply.
How Are The Applications Invited For
The Purpose Of This Scheme? Is The Application Process Online?
Applications are invited through
online mode once in a year through advertisements in leading newspapers &
employment news. Short notification is also uploaded in the UGC website i.e.
www.ugc.ac.in
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
Sources And References
Guidelines CLICK HERE
Application Process CLICK HERE
Documents Required CLICK HERE
Helpdesk CLICK HERE
