The University Grants Commission (UGC), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, offers the UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme to strengthen basic science research in Indian universities.
This fellowship supports senior faculty members to continue high-quality research and mentor young Ph.D. scholars for an additional three years.
The scheme is implemented by UGC under its Basic Scientific Research (BSR) Programme. The applicant must apply within one year of the date of superannuation from the University.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Amount | ₹50,000 per month |
| Research Grant | ₹5,00,000 per year |
| Duration | 3 years / up to 68 years |
| Target Group | Senior faculty in Science & Technology |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Admin Role Allowed | No |
| Last Date | Open throughout the year |
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Objectives
- To facilitate talented teachers in Science and Technology at the verge of superannuation to continue their productive research for an additional period of three years after superannuation.
- To play a research mentorship role for young researchers and Ph.D students.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a Reader/Associate Professor/Professor in the Science and Technology departments of a university.
- The applicant should have successfully supervised 15 Ph.D. dissertations in Basic Sciences, or 10 Ph.D. dissertations in Engineering and Technology.
- The cumulative impact factor of the published papers by the applicant should be > 50.
- The applicant must have handled, as Principal Investigator, at least 3 sponsored research projects funded by national/international agencies, in the last 10 years.
Application Process
Applications are submitted online through the designated UGC portal. The scheme is open throughout the year.
Selection Process
- Applications will be evaluated by the National Coordinator.
- Recommendations are reviewed by the Empowered Committee for Basic Scientific Research (BSR) in Indian Universities.
- The final decision is taken by the committee.