The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced two new research-focused schemes to strengthen academic research in India. These initiatives support both in-service faculty members and superannuated academicians.
The financial assistance for In-Service Faculty Members is ₹10 lakh for a duration of two years. The Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members provides a fellowship of ₹50,000 per month.
Also check: UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme 2026 for Senior Faculty Members
1) Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members
This scheme aims to provide opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members to pursue research in their respective areas of expertise.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scheme | Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members |
| Slots | 200 or as may be decided by the Commission |
| Tenure | 2 years |
| Financial Assistance | ₹10.00 lakh |
| Remark | Newly launched scheme |
Eligibility
- Regular faculty members working in universities are eligible for this Research Grant.
- The applicant must have at least 10 years of service remaining
- The Age limit is 50 years
2) Fellowship For Superannuated Faculty Members
The purpose of the fellowship is to provide opportunities to superannuated faculty members of Universities/Institutes/Colleges, hereinafter “Institutions”, to pursue research in their area(s).
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scheme | Fellowship For Superannuated Faculty Members |
| Slots | 100 per annum or as may be decided by the Commission |
| Tenure | 3 years or up to 70 years of age, whichever is earlier |
| Financial Assistance | Fellowship: ₹50,000 per month Contingency: ₹50,000 per annum |
| Remark | Newly launched scheme |
Eligibility
Faculty members at the level of Professors/Associate professors (who are going to superannuate within six months or have already superannuated are eligible to apply for this Fellowship Scheme.
The Age limit is up to 67 years at the time of application.
Official Notifications
Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members
Fellowship For Superannuated Faculty Members
It is a matter of great pleasure that the UGC has for the first time launched a scheme for the superannuated teachers. It itself is a historic step to streamline the retired teachers who have academic expertise scholastic record and can contribute to the academic world in a big manner. Its a milestone to utilize the talents of the matured academicians. I must whole heartedly congratulate the UGC and the HRD ministry for revolutionary step. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹
This is a great initiative by UGC. The age limit for In service faculty is 50 years, and superannuated is 58 to 60. I am 55 years faculty struggling to get grant money to finish my unfinished projects. Most of the other grants also have 50 age limit. If there is an age limit change in either of these grants it would be of great help for women of our age, who have projects to finish and are unable to finish due to paucity of funds. if the grant money is for 2 years why can’t 55 years get it as well. Kindly consider.
It’s really great for us,I am going to retire after four months and want to give my contribution in the field of science and technology, Microbiology.it will prove proud feeling for UGC funding authority to give chance superannuated faculty to ramain active and creative.
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