Sarkari Yojana
Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members
About Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members
The “Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members” is a research grant scheme of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). It gives regularly appointed faculty at Universities/Institutes/Colleges the means to pursue research in their field. Every teacher newly appointed as Assistant Professor against a permanent post in a university is eligible for support under the scheme. The Assistant Professor must hold a Ph.D. and have at least five research papers published in internationally reputed journals. There are 132 slots, with a 2-year tenure, and the scheme offers ₹ 10,00,000 in support.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Faculty members regularly appointed and working at the…
Faculty members regularly appointed and working at the following institutions:
Universities (including constituent and affiliated colleges/institutions) covered under…
Universities (including constituent and affiliated colleges/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.
Every teacher newly appointed as Assistant Professor against…
Every teacher newly appointed as Assistant Professor against a permanent post in the university is eligible for support under the scheme.
The Assistant Professor must hold a Ph.D
The Assistant Professor must hold a Ph.D. with at least five (5) research papers published in internationally reputed journals.
The Assistant Professor must apply for the grant…
The Assistant Professor must apply for the grant within two years of joining the post at the Department/University.
Benefits Provided
Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Tenure and Slots
Tenure: 2 years; Slots: 132 Financial Assistance The scheme offers ₹ 10,00,000 in support, which can be used for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, fieldwork, travel, etc. Items/equipment bought with this grant become the University's property. Note 1: The grant cannot fund international travel, furniture purchases, or the appointment of a project assistant or research fellow. Note 2: The recipient may decide how to allocate funds across these heads based on their needs.
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. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members 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. Step 1: Read the Guidelines This is the home page of the website: https://www.ugc.gov.in/Home ● 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" 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 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 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 the checkbox next to the UGC guidelines.
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. ● Click 'Submit'.
Ph.D. Details
● Provide Ph.D.-related details and upload the required documents. ● Click 'Submit'.
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 Selection Process Step 1: At least three referees, assigned by UGC based on the applicant's research area, evaluate applications, considering the proposed project's merit, the candidate's professional standing, and the host institution.
The final merit list is generated from the…
The final merit list is generated from the referees' scores, and the result is declared on the UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in). Selected candidates can download their award letters from there. Note: The whole process mirrors manuscript handling and evaluation at leading international journals and is entirely paperless. No interim queries are entertained. The Commission reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the research grant award without assigning any reason.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.