RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME (RGNFS) for the benefit of SC/ST candidates for M.Phil and Ph.D

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI-110002

The University Grants Commission invites applications for the award of fellowship for the year 2009-10 under RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME (RGNFS) for the benefit of SC/ST candidates

The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates for the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Sciences, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities & Colleges.

There are 1333 slots for scheduled caste and 667 slots for scheduled tribe every year for all subjects. 3% seats are also reserved for physically handicapped candidates belonging to SC/ST categories as per Govt. of India norms.

The objectives of this award is to provide fellowship in the form of financial assistance to students belonging to SC/ST to pursue studies leading to M. Phil and Ph. D degree (full time) in Sciences, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The candidates should have a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject & registered for M.Phil/Ph.D in recognized University/Institute/College.

The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the RGNF scheme. Before expiry of this period, the work of the Fellow will be evaluated by the Committee of three members comprising of Head of the Department, Supervisor and one outside expert to be constituted by the concerned Department of the University/Institution/College.

If the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended further
for a period of three years under the enhanced emoluments of the Rajiv Gandhi National Senior Research Fellowship (RGNSRF). The recommendations of the Committee shall be submitted to the UGC for upgradation to the level of RGNSRF.

Fellowship in Science Humanities and Social Science

@ Rs. 12000/- p.m. for initial two years JRF
@ Rs. 14000/- p.m. for remaining tenure SRF

Fellowship in Engg. & Technology

@ Rs. 14000/- p.m. for initial two years JRF
@ Rs. 15000/- p.m. for remaining tenure SRF

Contingency A (Humanities & Social Sciences)

@ Rs. 10000/- p.a. for initial two years
@ Rs. 20500/- p.a. for remaining tenure

Contingency B (Sciences, Engg. & Technology)

@ Rs. 12000/- p.a. for initial two years
@ Rs. 25000/- p.a. for remaining tenure

Departmental Assistance (All Subjects)

@ Rs. 3000/-p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure

Escorts/Reader Assistance (All Subjects)

@ Rs. 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates

The applications in the prescribed format may be sent to Mr. SATISH AHUJA, UNDER SECRETARY, (SA-III), UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELHI-110002 duly forwarded by the Registrar/Director/Principal of the Universities/Institutions/Colleges where the fellow desires to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement (non-extendable).

Application forwarded by the HOD alone would be treated as incomplete.

The candidates may also go through UGC website www.ugc.ac.in for detailed terms & conditions also.

The selection will be made by an Expert Committee on the basis of merit. The decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final. Direct & incomplete applications will not be entertained.

“The application form received from the candidates who will not be selected for fellowship will be destroyed after six months of the selection made in that respective year under the scheme.

Henceforth, such application form can not be called for after destroying.”
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG

Notification for for RGNF 2009-10 | Rajiv Gandhi NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME 2009 for SC/ST for MPhil/PhD

Application form for RGNF 2009-10