UGC: Postdoc Fellowship for Women: The main objective of this program is to provide opportunity to carry out the advanced studies & research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities/ Institutions / Colleges as indicated below:
- Universities/Institutions/Colleges
- Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
- Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt.
- Institutes of National Importance.
ELIGIBILITY:
- The fellowship is open for women candidates
- The candidate should be unemployed.
- Must have been awarded the Ph.D. degree
- Provisional Certificate (degree) may be accepted in case the degree is not awarded).
- The candidate should be 55 years of age
- Candidates applying for PDF must upload the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the proposed research centre duly signed by HOD and Registrar/Principal/ Director
- Transgender candidates are eligible to apply under the scheme.
- The reservation shall be followed as per the Govt. of India norms.
NATURE OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME:
Number of fellowships: 100 per year
Duration: The tenure of the award is 5 years with no provision for further extension.
The financial assistance available under the scheme is as follows
| Fellowship | @Rs.38,800/–p.m. for fresh candidates. @Rs.46,500/–p.m. after two years. |
| Contingency A | @Rs.50,000/-p.a. for five years |
| Escorts/Reader assistance | @ Rs. 2000/- p.m. (fixed) in cases of PWD (Person with disability) |
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| Organization | UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION (UGC) |
| Level | Postdoc |
| Country | India |
| Subject areas | All disciplines |
| Fellowship | As per UGC |
| Eligibility | Phd degree; PhD holders; Women candidates |
| Deadline | 30.06.2016 |
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HRA: PDF will be provided with accommodation in hostel recognized/ maintained by the institutions may be reimbursed the hostel fee, excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc.
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