Fellowship brief
| Last date | The official listing gives no last date; the provider announces it with each call. |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 1 January 2012 |
| Who can apply | Age: 55 to 70 years |
| Provider | Department Of Higher Education |
| How to apply | Online |
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Overview
The University Grants Commission floated the Scheme of “Emeritus Fellowship” to provide an opportunity to the superannuated teachers who have been actively engaged in research and teaching programmes in the preceding years to undertake research, without any restriction of position or pay scales.
The "Emeritus Fellowship" is a scheme of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, aimed at providing an opportunity to highly qualified and experienced superannuated teachers to pursue advanced research in their respective fields of specialization. The fellowship enables retired teachers to continue contributing to academic research and knowledge creation in recognized higher educational institutions across India.
The fellowship may be undertaken in:
- Universities, Institutions, and Colleges recognized under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956.
- Deemed-to-be Universities eligible to receive grants from UGC under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956.
- Universities, Institutions, and Colleges funded by the Central Government or State Governments.
- Institutes of National Importance.
Eligibility
- Age
- 55 to 70 years
Conditions in the official listing
- The applicant must be a superannuated teacher from a recognized university, college, or institution.
- Selection is based on the quality of research work and publications produced during the applicant's service career.
- The applicant must submit a well-defined, time-bound research proposal.
- The fellow may work under the scheme up to the age of 70 years or for two years from the date of award, whichever is earlier.
- The applicant should not be holding any other position or gainful employment at the time of joining the fellowship.
- Target Group: Highly qualified and experienced superannuated teachers of recognized universities, colleges, and institutions.
Who cannot apply
The award is liable to be cancelled in the following circumstances:
- The awardee is found ineligible at any stage during the fellowship tenure.
- Submission of false or misleading information.
- Misconduct by the awardee.
- Unsatisfactory progress of the research work.
Stipend in detail
The following assistance is provided under the scheme:
- Honorarium of Rs. 31,000 per month for a period of two years (non-extendable).
- Contingency Grant of Rs. 50,000 per annum (non-lapsable) for:
- Secretarial assistance.
- Travel within India related to the research project.
- Stationery and postage.
- Consumables.
- Books and journals.
- Equipment required for research.
- Permission for one foreign visit per year related to the approved research work, subject to prior approval of the host institution and UGC, with no financial liability on UGC.
- Medical facilities and other institutional privileges available to university faculty members, excluding housing facilities.
- The fellowship is awarded for a maximum period of two years or until the fellow attains the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier.
Fellowship Slots: Total: 200 fellowship slots at any given time
- 100 slots for Science disciplines.
- 100 slots for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Languages.
Work out HRA and the total over the tenure in the fellowship stipend calculator.
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Application steps
Online
Application Process
- The applicant visits the official UGC website.
- Navigate to the "Scholarships/Fellowships" section.
- Click on the online application link for Emeritus Fellowship.
- Register by creating a user ID and password.
- Complete the online application form with the required details.
- Upload all prescribed documents, including the Undertaking Certificate duly signed by the Head of Department and Registrar/Principal/Director of the proposed research centre.
- Review the application carefully before submission.
- Submit the application online.
Notes
- Applications are invited once every year through notifications published in newspapers, Employment News, and on the UGC website.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- In case multiple applications are submitted, only the latest application will be considered.
Selection Procedure
- Applications are evaluated by an Expert Committee constituted by UGC.
- Fellowships are awarded based on the recommendations of the Expert Committee.
- The fellowship becomes effective from 1 April of the selection year or the actual date of joining, whichever is later.
- UGC reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the award without assigning any reason.
Joining of Fellowship
- The selected candidate must join the fellowship within three months from the date of issue of the Award Letter.
- Failure to join within the stipulated period will result in cancellation of the fellowship.
Procedure for Release of Grants
- Fellowship funds are disbursed directly into the awardee's bank account through a UGC-designated bank.
- The awardee must submit:
- Copy of Award Letter.
- Joining Report with photograph, address, and contact details.
- Every three months, the awardee must submit a Continuation Certificate to receive the next installment.
- After completion of one year, the fellow must submit and present a Progress Report (approximately 1,000 words).
- The fellow must also submit the accounts of contingency grants in the prescribed format.
Aadhaar Requirement
- Aadhaar is mandatory for disbursement of fellowship benefits under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
- Aadhaar is used as the primary identifier for releasing fellowship grants.
Feedback and Completion Requirements
- The fellow must submit a report on the research work completed under the fellowship.
- Upon completion of the fellowship, the research work and published research papers must be uploaded to the INFLIBNET Centre Repository.
- A comprehensive final report must be submitted.
- An Emeritus Fellowship Completion Certificate will be issued after successful submission of the required documents.
- The final two installments of the fellowship will be released only after submission of the feedback report and research work in the repository.
Transfer of Research Place
- Transfer of the research institution may be permitted only once during the fellowship tenure.
- The transfer must be approved by the concerned University/College/Institution and intimated to UGC and the designated agency.
Resignation
- An Emeritus Fellow may resign from the fellowship through the concerned University/College/Institution.
- Fellowship benefits will be released only up to the date of resignation.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for the Emeritus Fellowship?
Superannuated teachers of recognized universities, colleges, and institutions with an outstanding record of research and publications can apply.
What is the duration of the fellowship?
The fellowship is awarded for a maximum period of two years or until the fellow reaches 70 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Is there any age limit under the scheme?
Yes. The fellowship can be availed only up to the age of 70 years.
Can a school teacher apply for this fellowship?
No. The scheme is intended for superannuated teachers of recognized universities, colleges, and higher educational institutions.
Is there any restriction on pay scale held before retirement?
No. There is no restriction regarding the pay scale or position held before retirement.
Can the fellowship tenure be extended?
No. The fellowship tenure is strictly non-extendable.
Is Aadhaar mandatory?
Yes. Aadhaar is mandatory for disbursement of fellowship funds through the DBT mechanism.
Can the research institution be changed during the fellowship period?
Yes. Transfer of the research place is allowed once during the entire fellowship tenure with the required approvals.
When are applications invited for the Emeritus Fellowship?
Applications for the Emeritus Fellowship are invited once every year through online mode. Notifications are published in leading newspapers, Employment News, and on the UGC website.
What happens if a selected candidate does not join the fellowship within the prescribed period?
A selected candidate must join the fellowship within three months from the date of issue of the Award Letter. Failure to join within this period will result in cancellation of the fellowship award.
Official call and application portal
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Documents from the provider
- Scheme Guidelines ugc.gov.in, PDF
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