Sarkari Yojana
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship
About Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The “Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship” is a fellowship scheme of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). Post-doctoral research is a key step in preparing young researchers for an academic or research career, offering the chance to gain new skills, widen one’s horizons, and move into cross-disciplinary areas. UGC supports post-doctoral research through its post-doctoral fellowship schemes.
Objective: These fellowships aim to enable advanced study and research in Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Humanities & Social Sciences (including languages) at Indian Universities/Institutions. The fellowship runs for 3 years, with no scope for extension.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
(A) Eligibility Criteria for Candidate
Only unemployed candidates awarded a Ph.D
Only unemployed candidates awarded a Ph.D. in a relevant subject/discipline of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, or Humanities and Social Sciences (including languages) may apply. (A Provisional Certificate may be accepted where the degree has not yet been awarded.) Those already in regular service are not eligible.
Candidates must be under 35 years of age…
Candidates must be under 35 years of age (as of the application date/last date). SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Women/PWD (Persons with Disabilities) and Transgender candidates get a 5-year age relaxation.
A selected candidate holding any other fellowship/remuneration must…
A selected candidate holding any other fellowship/remuneration must resign from it before accepting the UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
Candidates who have already availed any kind of…
Candidates who have already availed any kind of Post-Doctoral Fellowship from UGC need not apply.
General category candidates need a minimum of 55%…
General category candidates need a minimum of 55% marks, or an equivalent CGPA-converted percentage, at the Postgraduate level; reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PWD/Transgender) get a 5% relaxation.
The candidate must identify a Mentor/Supervisor (affiliated with…
The candidate must identify a Mentor/Supervisor (affiliated with the University/Institute where the fellowship will be held) for the post-doctoral research and secure their consent. Applicants must upload a No Objection Certificate from the proposed research centre, signed by the Mentor/Supervisor, HOD, and Registrar/Director, with the online application. (Check the eligibility of the proposed research place at point (C) below.) (B) Eligibility of Mentor/ Supervisor
The mentor must be regular faculty at the…
The mentor must be regular faculty at the level of Associate Professor or above at the University/Institution.
The mentor must hold a Ph.D
The mentor must hold a Ph.D.
The mentor must have supervised at least 3…
The mentor must have supervised at least 3 Ph.D. theses. (C) Eligibility of Proposed Research Center The fellowship is available only for research at the following types of institutions:
Universities (including constituent and affiliated institutions) covered under…
Universities (including constituent and affiliated institutions) covered under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, with valid NAAC accreditation.
Deemed-to-be-Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act…
Deemed-to-be-Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, with valid NAAC accreditation.
Institutions fully funded by the Central or State…
Institutions fully funded by the Central or State Governments and empowered to award degrees.
Institutions of National Importance
Institutions of National Importance.
Benefits Provided
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
No. of Slots: 900 Slots follow the Govt. of India reservation policy, with 30% reserved for women candidates. Nature of Assistance: Fellowship @ ₹ 50,000/- p.m. Contingency @ ₹ 50,000/- p.a. Escorts/Reader Assistance @ ₹ 3000/-p.m. (fixed) for PWD (Person with disability) candidates Norms for Utilizing Contingency Grant: The contingency grant may fund minor research equipment such as laboratory equipment or a laptop costing under ₹ 50,000/-, chemicals, and other research-specific items, within an annual ceiling of ₹ 1,00,000, with the host university/institution's approval. Items bought this way become university/institution property and must be handed over to the host institution at the end of the fellowship. The grant cannot fund international travel or furniture. HRA Institutions may provide scholars hostel accommodation, in which case the scholar can draw only hostel fees, excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. Scholars arranging their own accommodation may draw HRA per the Govt. of India's ceiling and city categorization, submitting a prescribed-format certificate to their institution. Medical Assistance No separate/fixed medical assistance is provided; scholars may use the medical facilities of their institutions. Leave
A scholar may take up to 30 days'…
A scholar may take up to 30 days' Earned Leave a year, besides public holidays, but is not entitled to summer, winter, pooja, or other vacations.
Maternity/paternity leave, per Govt
Maternity/paternity leave, per Govt. of India norms, is available at the full fellowship rate once during the fellowship tenure.
Women scholars may take an 'Intermittent Break' totalling…
Women scholars may take an 'Intermittent Break' totalling up to 1 year, in up to 3 instalments across the fellowship. No fellowship is paid during such breaks, and this period does not count toward the tenure — so the total fellowship period stays unchanged.
'Academic leave' of up to one year across…
'Academic leave' of up to one year across the tenure is permitted for any academic/teaching assignment or foreign visit connected with research work; no fellowship or contingency is paid during this leave, though it does count toward the tenure. UGC cannot be billed for foreign-visit travel expenses.
All leave requires the concerned institution's approval
All leave requires the concerned institution's approval.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and…
A scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature (up to 1 MB, jpg format).
Complete research proposal (up to 5 MB) and…
Complete research proposal (up to 5 MB) and an abstract (up to 1 MB).
After completing the application form, print the auto-generated…
After completing the application form, print the auto-generated form that appears on screen, get it signed by the HoD/Registrar, and upload it before submitting the application form.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Applications are invited online once a year, through advertisements in leading newspapers and Employment News. A short notification is also posted on the UGC website at www.ugc.ac.in Step 1: Read the Guidelines This is the home page of the website: https://frg.ugc.ac.in/ ● The Homepage lists 5 schemes. ● UGC guidelines for each scheme are available there. Read them carefully before applying, and confirm your eligibility.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Registration ● On the homepage, click "New User"…
Registration ● On the homepage, click "New User" for the scheme you wish to apply to. ● Fill in all the registration details, providing an email address that will be used for all future correspondence. ● Keep a scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature ready (up to 1MB, jpg format) before registering. ● Details entered at registration cannot be modified once submitted; they will appear in your Profile. ● Click 'Submit' after filling in all details.
Login ● After registration, you'll receive an email…
Login ● After registration, you'll receive an email from ugchelp@mail.inflibnet.ac.in with the Scheme Login Credentials for the application form. ● Enter the login credentials received. ● Change your password on first login, and remember the new one thereafter.
Dashboard ● Details entered during Registration now appear…
Dashboard ● Details entered during Registration now appear in your Profile. ● Icons here show red until all details are entered; once complete, they turn green. ● Click the "Eligibility Criteria" button.
Eligibility alert ● Read every criterion and tick…
Eligibility alert ● Read every criterion and tick the checkbox next to the UGC guidelines.
Eligibility ● Provide all required details here
Eligibility ● Provide all required details here. ● Note that the eligibility form cannot be modified once submitted. ● Click 'Submit'. Step 7: Data Capturing Format Next, click the "Apply Now" box (see rectangle). The Data Capturing Dashboard appears, where you fill in PG and Ph.D. details. Click the PG Educational Qualification box.
PG details ● Provide PG details
PG details ● Provide PG details. ● Click 'Submit'.
Ph.D
Ph.D. Details ● Provide Ph.D.-related details and upload the required documents. ● Click 'Submit'.
Declaration ● Read the declaration carefully
Declaration ● Read the declaration carefully. ● If you agree, tick the checkbox next to "I Agree with above". ● Click 'Submit'. Save your application for future reference. Note: No hard copies of the application form are accepted at any stage
Objectives
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The objective of these fellowships is to provide an opportunity to carry out advanced studies and research in Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences including languages in Indian Universities/Institutions. The tenure of the fellowship is 3 years with no provision for further extension.
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