Sarkari Yojana
UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme
About UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme
The University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India, runs the “UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme” to strengthen basic science research at universities by engaging talented faculty nearing superannuation. It gives senior professors financial assistance and research grants so they can continue their research and mentor young Ph.D. scholars, implemented under UGC’s Basic Scientific Research (BSR) Programme. The scheme helps retain experienced faculty in research and mentorship roles, keeping high-quality research output and scholar guidance going. > Objectives
- To let talented Science and Technology teachers nearing superannuation continue productive research for a further THREE YEARS after retirement.
- To have them mentor young researchers and Ph.D. students.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a Reader/Associate Professor/Professor in…
The applicant must be a Reader/Associate Professor/Professor in a university's Science and Technology departments.
The applicant must have successfully supervised
The applicant must have successfully supervised:
15 Ph.D. dissertations in Basic Sciences, or
10 Ph.D. dissertations in Engineering and Technology.
At least 5 of these candidates must have received their degree in the preceding 10 years.
The cumulative impact factor of the applicant's published…
The cumulative impact factor of the applicant's published papers must exceed 50 (per the Journal Citation Reports of Thomson Reuters).
The applicant must have led, as Principal Investigator,…
The applicant must have led, as Principal Investigator, at least 3 sponsored research projects funded by national/international agencies in the last 10 years.
The applicant must apply within one year of…
The applicant must apply within one year of their date of superannuation at the University.
The applicant must not hold any administrative responsibility…
The applicant must not hold any administrative responsibility during the fellowship's tenure, which runs from the date of superannuation.
The Department/School/University must give an undertaking in the…
The Department/School/University must give an undertaking in the application that the applicant will be provided:
the required laboratory infrastructure and administrative support for the fellowship work, and
permission to take on at least two stipendiary Ph.D. candidates, if selected for the UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Award.
Benefits Provided
UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial assistance under the scheme comprises ₹50,000/- per…
Financial assistance under the scheme comprises ₹50,000/- per month (excluding pension and/or other retirement benefits) and a research grant of ₹5,00,000/- per annum.
The research grant can fund equipment, a computer/laptop,…
The research grant can fund equipment, a computer/laptop, printer, chemicals, glassware and consumables, contingency expenses, hiring a project/technical assistant, fieldwork, and travel within India.
It cannot be used for international travel or…
It cannot be used for international travel or buying furniture.
The recipient decides how much to allocate under…
The recipient decides how much to allocate under each head, based on need.
The fellowship's tenure runs for three years, or…
The fellowship's tenure runs for three years, or until the awardee turns 68, whichever comes first.
The awardee must execute an undertaking to UGC, together with the university, to join the fellowship, abide by UGC's applicable norms and guidelines, and submit bi-annual progress reports and a UC/annual audited statement of accounts.
Mode of Disbursement:
Fellowships and grants are paid directly into the awardee's bank account through UGC-designated banks.
Frequency of Disbursement:
A Continuation Certificate is required every 3 months to release the next instalment.
Validity:
Valid for 3 years or until the awardee reaches 68 years, whichever is earlier
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Award Letter, issued by the UGC
Award Letter, issued by the UGC.
Joining Report containing
Joining Report containing:
The Fellow's name - The Award Letter's…
The Fellow's name
The Award Letter's number and date
Photograph, address, and contact number
Bank account details (bank name, account number, IFSC, MICR code)
Aadhaar card
A certification from the University/College/Institute confirming available facilities and the superannuation date
A University Undertaking Form confirming that physical facilities…
A University Undertaking Form confirming that physical facilities are available and that the university agrees to abide by UGC rules.
Any other supporting document that may be required
Any other supporting document that may be required.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
The scheme accepts applications throughout the year.
Applications go through a designated website: http://ugcfrps.ac.in/uohyd/the-ugc-bsr-faculty-fellowship/. The Programme's National Coordinator reviews applications, evaluates them, and makes recommendations.
The Empowered Committee for Basic Scientific Research (BSR) in Indian Universities reviews the National Coordinator's recommendations and takes the final decision.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. The applicant cannot hold administrative responsibilities during the fellowship period.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.