Sarkari Yojana
Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members
About Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members
The University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE), introduced the “Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members” scheme to let regularly appointed faculty at Universities/Institutes/Colleges (“Institutions”) pursue research in their area(s).
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Faculty members who are regularly appointed and currently…
Faculty members who are regularly appointed and currently working at the following institutions may apply under the schemes:
Universities (including their constituent and affiliated colleges/institutions), covered…
Universities (including their constituent and affiliated colleges/institutions), covered under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, and holding valid NAAC accreditation.
Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3…
Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, holding valid NAAC accreditation.
Institutions that are fully funded by the Central…
Institutions that are fully funded by the Central or State Governments and are empowered to award Degrees.
Institutions of National Importance
Institutions of National Importance.
The applicant's age must not exceed 50 years…
The applicant's age must not exceed 50 years (faculty older than 50 are not eligible).
From the date the application is submitted, the…
From the date the application is submitted, the applicant must have at least 10 years of service remaining at the University.
The applicant must have supervised a Ph.D
The applicant must have supervised a Ph.D. dissertation to completion for 5 full-time candidates.
The applicant must have completed at least 2…
The applicant must have completed at least 2 sponsored research projects funded by national/international government or private agencies.
Benefits Provided
Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Tenure: 2 years. Slots: 200, or as may be decided by the Commission Financial Assistance:
The quantum of support under the scheme is…
The quantum of support under the scheme is ₹ 10,00,000.
The grant can be used for items like…
The grant can be used for items like minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, fieldwork, travel, etc.
The grant cannot be used for international travel,…
The grant cannot be used for international travel, purchasing furniture items, or appointing a project assistant or research fellow.
The recipient decides how to allocate the quantum…
The recipient decides how to allocate the quantum of funds under these heads, based on their needs.
Items/equipment purchased with this grant become the property…
Items/equipment purchased with this grant become the property of the University. Release of Grants: The grant gets released to the university in 3 installments.
Initially, 50% of the grant gets released on…
Initially, 50% of the grant gets released on receipt of the joining report (Annexure-I). 1. The next installment of 25% of the research grant gets paid on submission of the utilization certificate (Annexure-II) of the first installment. 1. The final installment of 25% of the research grant gets released on a reimbursement basis, on submission of the claims and utilization certificate of the second installment. However, the recipient has a tenure of 2 years from the release of the first installment to utilize the entire grant.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature…
Scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature (size upto 1MB, format: jpg).
Complete Research proposal (size upto 5 MB) and…
Complete Research proposal (size upto 5 MB) and an abstract (size upto 1MB)
After filling out the application form, an auto-generated…
After filling out the application form, an auto-generated form will be displayed on your screen. Please take a printout of it, get it signed by the HoD/Registrar, and upload it before submitting the application form.
Proof of being a single girl child, submitted…
Proof of being a single girl child, submitted by the parents on an affidavit on Rs. 100/- stamp paper, duly attested by SDM/First Class Magistrate/Tahsildar as per the prescribed proforma. Where the parents are not alive, the guardian of the Candidate can submit the affidavit (Size: less than 1MB)
For every Fellowship/Scholarship/Research Grant scheme of UGC, the…
For every Fellowship/Scholarship/Research Grant scheme of UGC, the beneficiary has to submit feedback in the form of a report on the research work done, on the web portal.
After completion of the research work, the concerned…
After completion of the research work, the concerned Institution shall submit the summary of the awardee's research work, along with the published research papers.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members through the online application process outlined below.
Applications are invited through online mode once a year, through advertisements in leading newspapers & employment news. A short notification is also uploaded to the UGC website, i.e. www.ugc.ac.in
Step 1: Read the Guidelines
This is the home page of the website: https://frg.ugc.ac.in/
5 schemes are displayed on the Homepage.
Under each scheme, UGC guidelines are available. Before applying, kindly read the guidelines carefully and ensure your eligibility.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Registration - On the homepage, for registration, click…
Registration
On the homepage, for registration, click "New User" for the scheme you need to apply for.
Here, you need to fill in all the details for registration and provide an email address that will be used for all future correspondence.
Please keep ready a scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature (size upto 1MB, format: jpg), before registration.
The details provided at the registration stage cannot be modified after submission; they will be reflected in the Profile.
Click the 'Submit' button after filling in all details.
Login - After registration, you will receive an…
Login
After registration, you will receive an email from ugchelp@mail.inflibnet.ac.in with the Scheme Login Credentials to fill out the application form.
Enter the login credentials received.
Please change the password while logging in for the first time, and remember the new password thereafter.
Dashboard - The details you provided during Registration…
Dashboard
The details you provided during Registration are now available in the Profile.
Various icons displayed here appear in red before complete details are entered; once all details are filled in and submitted, the icons turn green.
Click the "Eligibility Criteria" button here.
Eligibility alert - Read all the criteria and…
Eligibility alert
Read all the criteria and click the check box next to the UGC guidelines.
Eligibility
Please provide all required details here
Eligibility
Please provide all required details here.
Proof of being a single girl child has to be submitted by the parents, on an affidavit on ₹ 100/- stamp paper duly attested by SDM/First Class Magistrate/Tahsildar as per the prescribed proforma. Where the parents are not alive, the guardian of the Candidate can submit the affidavit (Size: less than 1 MB)
Kindly note that, once submitted, the eligibility form cannot be modified.
Click the 'Submit' button.
Step 7: Data Capturing Format
After that, click the "Apply Now" box (see the rectangle)
The Data Capturing Dashboard will display here, where you need to fill in PG and Ph.D. details.
Click the PG Educational Qualification box.
PG details
Provide PG details
PG details
Provide PG details.
Click the 'Submit' button.
Ph.D
Ph.D. Details
Provide Ph.D.-related details, and upload the required documents.
Click the 'Submit' button.
Declaration
Please read the declaration carefully
Declaration
Please read the declaration carefully.
If you agree with the declaration, click the check box next to "I Agree with above".
Click the 'Submit' button.
Please save your application for future use.
Note: No hard copies of the application form will be accepted or entertained at any point of time
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
***Termination of Award:***
The Grant is liable to be terminated in the case of:
1. Misconduct.
1. The awardee is found ineligible later.
1. Any false/misleading information furnished by the awardee or any fraudulent activity by the Awardees shall lead to Penal action against him/her.
1. Plagiarism or unethical practices.
1. Any corrupt practices by the awardee.
1. Violation of terms and conditions of the fellowship.
Before terminating/canceling the Grant, the faculty member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to defend himself/herself.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.