The University Grand Commission (UGC) has invited applications for the award of fellowship for the year 2010-11 under Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme (RGNFS) for the benefit of SC/ST Candidates for the consideration to select the candidates for award of fellowship belonging to SC/ST category under the scheme.
The scheme provides the candidates from SC/ST category, opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Sciences, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities & Colleges. There are 2000 slots for SC and 667 slots for ST every year for all subjects.
The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the RGNF Scheme.
ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates should have a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject & registered for M.Phil/Ph.D in recognized University/institute/College.
Existing emoluments of the RGNSRF are as follows:
(i) Fellowship in Science, Humanities and Social Science: @ Rs 12000/- p.m. for initial two years - JRF
Rs 14000/- p.m. for remaining tenure - SRF
(ii) Fellowship in Engineering and Technology: @ Rs 14000/- p.m. for initial two years - JRF
Rs 15000/- p.m. for remaining tenure - SRF
(iii) Contingency A: @ Rs 10000/- p.a. for initial two years
Rs 20500/- p.a. for remaining tenure - Humanities and Social Sciences
(iv) Contingency B: @ Rs 12000/- p.a. for initial two years
Rs 25000/- p.a. for remaining tenure - Sciences, Engineering and Technology
(v) House Rent allowance: as per university/institution/colleges rules
(vi) Departmental Assistance: @ Rs 3000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure - All subjects
(vii) Escorts/Reader Assistance: @ Rs 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped and blind candidates All subjects
APPLICATION:
The applications in the prescribed format may be sent to Mr Joginder, Deputy Secretary, (SA-III), University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002 duly forwarded by the Registrar/Director/Principal and competent authority of the universities/institutions/colleges where the fellow desires to undertake research work.
Completed applications are to reach latest by 20th March, 2011 (non-extendable)
The candidates may also go through UGC website: www.ugc.ac.in for detailed terms and conditions and the format of application.
The scheme provides the candidates from SC/ST category, opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Sciences, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities & Colleges. There are 2000 slots for SC and 667 slots for ST every year for all subjects.
The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the RGNF Scheme.
ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates should have a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject & registered for M.Phil/Ph.D in recognized University/institute/College.
Existing emoluments of the RGNSRF are as follows:
(i) Fellowship in Science, Humanities and Social Science: @ Rs 12000/- p.m. for initial two years - JRF
Rs 14000/- p.m. for remaining tenure - SRF
(ii) Fellowship in Engineering and Technology: @ Rs 14000/- p.m. for initial two years - JRF
Rs 15000/- p.m. for remaining tenure - SRF
(iii) Contingency A: @ Rs 10000/- p.a. for initial two years
Rs 20500/- p.a. for remaining tenure - Humanities and Social Sciences
(iv) Contingency B: @ Rs 12000/- p.a. for initial two years
Rs 25000/- p.a. for remaining tenure - Sciences, Engineering and Technology
(v) House Rent allowance: as per university/institution/colleges rules
(vi) Departmental Assistance: @ Rs 3000/- p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure - All subjects
(vii) Escorts/Reader Assistance: @ Rs 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped and blind candidates All subjects
APPLICATION:
The applications in the prescribed format may be sent to Mr Joginder, Deputy Secretary, (SA-III), University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002 duly forwarded by the Registrar/Director/Principal and competent authority of the universities/institutions/colleges where the fellow desires to undertake research work.
Completed applications are to reach latest by 20th March, 2011 (non-extendable)
The candidates may also go through UGC website: www.ugc.ac.in for detailed terms and conditions and the format of application.
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