Sarkari Yojana
Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences
About Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences
The University Grants Commission, Department of Higher Education, introduced the Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences. Alongside the existing RA/PDF positions offered by various funding agencies, a need was felt for a flexible PDF scheme with fast-track, online processing and decision-making. The initiative offers ₹ 10,00,000/- in financial assistance to 132 selected candidates. The tenure is 2 years. It is open to full-time research work, mainly for young researchers preferably under 35 who hold a Ph.D. in a science faculty. The Government of India’s Reservation Policy for SC/ST/OBC/PH applies. The upper age limit for applicants is 35 years, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates as per Government of India norms.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The candidate must hold a doctorate in the…
The candidate must hold a doctorate in the relevant subject, preferably with published research to their credit.
Only unemployed Ph.D
Only unemployed Ph.D. holders are eligible for the Post Doctoral Fellowship award.
The upper age limit for applicants is 35…
The upper age limit for applicants is 35 years, with age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women candidates as per Government of India norms.
Benefits Provided
Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance: The award runs for three years, with no scope for further extension. Financial assistance under the scheme is as follows: Fellowship: @ Rs. 43,800/- pm for Year I @ Rs.45,000/- pm for Year II @ Rs. 46,500/- pm for Year III Contingency: @Rs.1,00,000/- p.a. HRA:
Institutions may provide suitable hostel accommodation, in which…
Institutions may provide suitable hostel accommodation, in which case the fellow can draw only hostel fees, excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc. A certificate to this effect must be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal. HRA is not payable to those staying in hostel accommodation.
Where hostel accommodation is unavailable, the host institution…
Where hostel accommodation is unavailable, the host institution may provide single accommodation, and the actual rent paid by the fellow may be reimbursed, subject to the HRA ceiling under Govt. of India norms.
If the fellow arranges their own accommodation, they…
If the fellow arranges their own accommodation, they may draw HRA based on the Govt. of India's city categorization. Medical: No separate/fixed medical assistance is provided; however, the Post-Doctoral Fellow may use the medical facilities available at the University/Institution/College. Leave:
The Post-Doctoral Fellow may take up to 30…
The Post-Doctoral Fellow may take up to 30 days' leave a year, in addition to public holidays, with the Head of the Department's approval, but is not entitled to summer, winter, pooja, or other vacations.
Candidates are eligible for maternity/paternity leave at the…
Candidates are eligible for maternity/paternity leave at the full fellowship rate, per Government of India rules, once during the award's tenure.
In special cases, the Commission may grant the…
In special cases, the Commission may grant the fellow academic leave without fellowship and contingency, for up to one year during the award's tenure, on the recommendation of the Head of the concerned Department, to take up an academic/teaching assignment or foreign travel connected with academic work; UGC cannot be billed for travel expenses. The period of leave without fellowship counts toward the tenure.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
Educational Qualification Certificates
Educational Qualification Certificates
Proof of age
Proof of age
Bank account details
Bank account details
Community/caste certificate, if applicable
Community/caste certificate, if applicable
Every selected candidate must submit the Joining Report…
Every selected candidate must submit the Joining Report in the prescribed format, along with the UGC-issued Award letter, to the designated Canara Bank branch, signed by the Head of the Department of the University and countersigned by the Registrar. After verifying the fellow's Joining Report, the Canara Bank branch releases the fellowship for the next three months.
At the end of every three months, the…
At the end of every three months, the fellow must submit a Continuation Certificate to the designated Canara Bank branch to remain eligible to draw the fellowship for the next three months.
The Contingency grant is also deposited in the…
The Contingency grant is also deposited in the fellow's account. After one year, fellows must submit a contingency utilization certificate to the designated Canara Bank branch, after which the following year's contingency amount is released.
The fellow must submit the HRA certificate to…
The fellow must submit the HRA certificate to the designated Canara Bank branch to draw House Rent Allowance, resubmitting it every three months.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
Application:
Selection runs year-round in an 'as and when' mode, without fixed deadlines, since thesis submission and Ph.D. award are open-ended processes.
A rolling advertisement runs on the UGC Website; other institutions and UGC affiliates are encouraged to mirror it on theirs.
A designated website (http://ugcdskpdf.unipune.ac.in/) hosts the application for the fellowships; the entire process runs online.
Selection
A standing (core) peer group can access applications online and grade them electronically. Based on the electronic grades, the group's Chair makes the final decision.
Selection must be completed within 6 weeks of receiving an individual application. Up to 500 such awards may be made each year, rising to about 1000 at peak.
Disbursal
The fellowship amount is disbursed via the UGC-designated Bank directly into the awardee's bank account.
The list of designated branches of the UGC-identified bank is available on the UGC portal at https://dskpdf.ugc.ac.in/Downloads/UGC_BRANCH_LIST.pdf
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.