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.
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