UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates for the Year 2012-13 - 2013-14

UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates for the Year 2012-13 - 2013-14

University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited applications for the award of Post-Doctoral Fellowship to women candidates for the year 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 (Total 200 slots), from unemployed women, holding Ph.D. degree in their respective subjects, to carry out advanced studies and research in sciences, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian universities and colleges.

The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to carry out the advanced studies and research in science, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian Universities and Colleges recognized under Section 2 (f) and fit to receive assistance under section 12(B)of the UGC Act 1956/Institutes of National Importance established by the Central/State Government.

The candidate should not be more than 55 years of age as on 1st July of the year of application. The total duration of the fellowship is five years. There shall be reservation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped candidates as per provision of the constitution and instructions issued by the Govt. of India from time to time. 55% marks at UG level and 60% of marks at PG level in case of general/open category, while for reserved category candidates, those will be 50% at UG level and 55% at PG level respectively. Age up to 55 years for the candidates belonging to general/open category and that will be 60 years for reserved category/minority community. Only Ph.D awarded unemployed candidates will be eligible for the award of Post Doctoral Fellowship.

ELIGIBILITY:     

i) The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject preferably with published research work to their credit.

ii) In case of general/open category, 55% marks at UG level and 60% of marks at PG level.

iii)For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) candidates, 50% at UG level and 55% at PG level.

iv) The upper age limit for applicants is 55 years for the candidates belonging to general/open category and 60 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Minority communities, as on 1st July on the year of application.

Fellowship:

For initial two years- Rs. 18,000/- p.m.

For remaining tenure – Rs.20,000/- p.m.

Rs.25,000/- p.m. -  for fresh candidates.

Rs.30,000/- p.m. -  for research experienced holders.

Contingency : Rs.50,000/- p.a. For five years

Departmental Assistance of 10% of fellowship p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure.

For Five Years Escorts / reader Assistance of Rs.2000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates.

Online application for UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship to women candidates can be submitted at www.ugc.ac.in/pdfw/registration.aspx

Online application closes on 31-12-2013

For details, visit the website link: http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfw