Annexure-l:

Incentives to the Teachers of Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
Gampus for Quality Research and Teachingl.

Definitions:

SCIE:

Science Citation Index Expanded for clinical, natural and applied sciences.

SSCI:

Social Sciences citation Index for Social Sciences.

AHCI:

Afts & Humanities Citation Index.

Impact Factor: Journal Impact Factor as calculated by Clarivate Analytics (earlier
Reuters)
Sciences:

ThomsonFor the purpose of Awards described in this document, Sciences mean Faculties
of Science, Life Science, pharmaceutical Sciences and Engineering &.
Technology.

Non-Sciences: For the purpose of Awards described in this document. Non-Sciencesmeans restof the Faculties.

Following incentives in the form of Awards may be given to teachers on the
gampus. The applicant teacher should be in regular service of Kurukshetra
University at the time of submitting his/her application for the award.
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Awards and Broad Criteria for the AwarAs

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Best Researcher : Publications (Sciences)

Maximum number of published papers as First/Corresponding author in SCIE,SSCI,AHCI and Scopus Indexed Journals during last three calendar years including thecalendar year of award.
In case of research papers pubrished by multiple authors from KUK, only
First/Corresponding author can claim the same for the purpose of award.
The
claimant/applicant will have to submit NOC from the FirsVCorresponding author
from
KUK as the case may be.
In case of a tie, the researcher with total higher impact factor of the publications as
First/Corresponding author will be adjudged as the winner.
If the tie still persists, the researcher with the highest impact factor of a single publication
as First/Corresponding author will be adjudged as the winner.

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lf the tie still, persists, the researcher having higher number of collaborative publications
with International and National Universities/lnstitutes other than Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra will be adjudged as the winner.
It will be the responsibility of the applicant to submit hard copy of the documents, if
asked for, substantiating the indexing of journals in SCIE, SSCI, AHCI and Scopus aswell as the impact factors.

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Best Researcher : Publications (Non-Sciences):

Maximum number of published papers as First/Corresponding author in SCIE, SSCI,AHCI and Scopus Indexed Journals during last three calendar years including thecalendar year of award.
Maximum number of published papers as First/Corresponding author in UGC CARE List
journals of the calendar year under consideration. UGC CARE List available at UGC
website at the time of evaluation of the applications will be considered.
First preference will be given to a researcher with publications as First/Corresponding
author in SCIE, SSCI, AHCI and Scopus indexed journal.
ln case of research papers published by multiple authors from KUK, Only
First/Corresponding author can claim the same for the purpose of award. The
claimantlapplicant will have to submit NOC from the First/Corresponding author fromKUK as the case may be,
In case of a tie the researcher with total higher impact factor of the publications as
First/Corresponding author will be adjudged as the winner
If the tie still persists, the researcher with the highest impact factor of a single publication
as First/Corresponding author will be adjudged as the winner.

If the tie still, persists, the researcher having higher number of collaborative pubtications
with International and National Universities/lnstitutes other than Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra will be adjudged as the winner.
It will be the responsibility of the applicant to submit hard copy of the documents, if
asked for, substantiating indexing ofjournal in SCIE, SSCI, AHCI, Scopus, UGC CARE

list as well as the impact factors.

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Best Researcher: Highest Impact

Highest impact factor of a research paper published as First/Corresponding author in
SCIE, SSCI, AHCI and Scopus indexed journals during last three calendar years
including the calendar year of award.
The highest impact fbctor research paper, on the basis of which the award is given, will
not be considered in future for the purpose of research awards.
In case of First and corresponding authors of highest impact factor research paper are
from KUK, only First/Corresponding author can apply alongwith the NOC from theFirst/Corresponding author from KUK as the case may be. However the award money
will be distributed equally among First and corresponding authors from KUK in suchcase.

In case of a tie, researcher with the highest cumulative impact factor as

firsVcorresponding author of all research publications during the last three years
including the calendar yea( of award will be adjudged as the winner.

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If the tie still, persists, the researcher having higher number of collaborative publications
with International and National Universities/lnstitutes other than Kurukshetra University,
Kuru.kshetra during the last three calendar years including the calendar year of award will
be adjudged as the winner.
It will be responsibility of the applicant to submit documents substantiating the indexing

ofjournals in SCIE/AHCI/SSCl/Scopus as well as rhe impact factors.
The latest impact factor of the journal as calculated by Clarivate Analytics will beconsidered.

Best Researcher: h-index

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In the absence of a perpetual subscription to Scopus or Web of Science, h-indexprovided
by the open platform, Google Scholar would be considered.
The teachers applying for the award under this category must have their Google Scholar
profiles in public domain and the link to their profiles need to be provided.
The ft-index of the applicant till the last date of submission of applications will beconsidered as submitted by the applicant.
The applicant having highest h-index with minimum of 20 will receive the award.
In case of a tie, the researcher with higher number of papers with citations equal to or
more than the Kurukshetra University ft-index for the year under consideration will be
adjudged as the winner. The ft-index of the University will be provided by the DirectorIQAC for this purpose.

It will be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the inclusion of research
publications belonging only to the applicant in the Google Scholar profile. Inclusionofany publications not belonging to the applicant would lead to disqualification for being
considered for the Award.
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Best Researcher: Research Projects (Sciences)

The award will'be decided based on the highest sanctioned value of research project(s)awarded by the external funding agency(ies) during the last three years including thecalendar year of award including at least one project with minimum.ianctioned value of
Rs' 15.0 lakh. In case of multiple projects during the last three years, the condition ofminimum sanctioned value of Rs 15.0 lakh will not apply to additional projects.
In the case of multiple projects, only the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-principal
Investigator(s) (Co-Pl(s)) associated with the project with the highest sanctioned value
will receive the award, and that project will not be considered for tfie award in the future.
In case of a tie, cumulative total amount of the research projects in entire career of theteacher funded by external agencies (other than KUK) would be taken into account.
In case of a research project having Principal Investigator (Pt) and Co-principal
lnvestigator, the award money will be distributed in the ratio of 60:40 between pl and
Co-PI respectively.
ln the case of multiple Co-Pls, the 40oh of award money will be distributed equally
among them with a minimum amount of Rs. 5000/- to each Co-pl.
If the applicant for this award is a Co-PI, then he/she will submit a NOC from pl of the
project alongwith the application. In this case, the award money will be distributed
equally among co-Pls only with a minimum amount of Rs. 5000/- to each co-pl.

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In case of a multi-institutional research project(s), the amount sanctioned for KUK will
be considered for the award. ln such cases, the PI/Co-Pl from KUK will be considered
for the award. If there are multiple Co-PIs from KUK then the award money will be
distributed equally with a minimum amount of Rs. 5000/- to each co-pl.

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Best Researcher: Research Projects (Non-Sciences)
The award will be decided based on the highest sanctioned value of research project(s)awarded by the external funding agency(ies) during the last three years including th'
calendar year of award including at least one project with with minimum sanctioned
value of Rs. 8.0 lakh. ln case of multiple projects during the last three years, thecondition of minimum sanctioned value of Rs 8.0 lakh will not apply to additional
projects.
In the case of multiple projects, only the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal
Investigator(s) (Co-PI(s)) associated with the project with the highest sanctioned value
will receive the award, and that project will not be considered for the award in the future.
ln case of a tie, cumulative total amount of the research projects in entire career of theteacher funded by external agencies (other than KUK) would be taken into account.
ln case of a research project having Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal
Investigator, the award money will be distributed in the ratio of 60:40 between PI and
Co-PI respectively.
In the case of multiple Co-PIs, the 40Yo of award money will be distributed equally
among them with a minimum amount of Rs. 5000/- to each Co-PI.
If the applicant for this award is a Co-PI, then he/she will submit a NOC from PI of the
project alongwith the application. In this case, the award money will be distributed
equally among Co-Pls only with a minimum amount of Rs. 5000/- to each Co-PI.
In case of a multi-institutional research project(s), the amount sanctioned for KUK will
be considered for the award. In such cases, the PI/Co-PI from KUK will be considered
for the award. If there are multiple Co-PIs from KUK then the award money will be
distributed equally with a minimum amount of Rs, 5000/- to each co-pr.
Best Researcher: Collaboration.

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Maximum number of research collaborations as evidenced by joint publications as
First/Corresponding author in SCIE/SSCIiAHCI indexed journals or joint
research/consultancy projects during last three calendar years including the calendar yearof award..
Weightage criteria for collaborations with other Universities/lnstitutes would be as
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fufti.ations as First/Corresponding author/Patents (with KUK as patentee).

Joint with an lnternational University/lnstitute

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Joint with an Indian University/lnstitute with

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NAAC Grade 'A ' or higher , or National Labs/lnstitutes
such as CSIR Labs, IITs. NITs etc

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Joint with an Indian University/lnstitute with NAAC
Grade below 'A' or no Grade
Joint with a college with NAAC Grade 'A' or higher(Q-Research/Consultancy Projects

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NAAC Grade 'A 'or higher , orNational Labs/lnstitutes
such as CSIR Labs, IITs, NITs etc
Joint with an Indian University/lnstitute with NAAC
Grade below 'A' or no Grade
Joint with a college with NAAC 'A' Grade or higher
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Each collaborating University/Institute/College can be counted for weightage only oncei rrespective of the number of joint publications/proj ects.
In case of research papers published by multiple authors from KUK and/or joint projects
where multiple teachers from KUK are involved, Only one teacher from KUK can claim
the same for the purpose of award (Collaboration). The claimant/applicant will have tosubmit NOC from other teachers involved from KUK.
In case of a tie, the researcher with highest impact factor of a single publication will be
adjudged as the winner.

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5Best Researcher: Patentso Maximum number of points for having Technololy Transfer/Granted patents/Published
Patents/Registration of Design during the last three years including.the calendar year ofaward.

o The published/granted patents with KUK as Patentee and the teacher (applicant foraward) as inventor or one of inventors will be considered.

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In case of multiple teachers as inventors, only one teacher/inventor can claim thepatent/technology transfer/Registration of Design for the purpose of award. The
claimant/applicant will have to submit NOC from other teachers/inventors from KUKalongrvith his/her application.

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ln case of a tie the inventor with more number of granted patents during last three years
including the year of award will be adjudged as the winner.
Teehnology Transfer/Granted patents/Published Patents/Registration of Design of theawarded teacher will not be considered for the research award in future except thosecases where status has been changed (e.g. status'published'to'granted'in case ofpatents).
If a patent is published as well as granted in the time window of three years then points ofgranted will be assigned.

Best Researqher: Consultancy Projects (Sciences)o The award will be decided based on the highest revenue with minimum of 5 lakh
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received at KUK from the industrial consultancy projects during the last three calendar
years including the calendar year of award including.
The Principal/Head consultant teacher of industrial consultancy project(s) is eligible toapply for this award. If the applicant for this award is consultant teacher, then he/she willsubmit a NOC from the Principal/Head consultant of the project alongwith theapplication.
The consultancy projects where a report has been subrnitted by tire consultant t.;achers
would be taken into account only.
In case of a tie, the cumulative total amount received from the industrial consultancy
projects in the entire career of the teacher would be taken into account.
If a teacher serves as a consultant in a consultancy project(s) funded to institute(s) otherthan KUK, the amount received at KUK will be only considered for the award.
The consultancy projects like conduct of admission test, examinations etc. will not be
considered.
In case of a consultancy project(s) having multiple consultants from KUK, the award
certificate will be given to allconsultants.

8b. BestResedrcher: ConsultancyProjects(Non-Sciences)o The award will be decided based on the highest revenue with minimum of 3 lakh
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received at KUK from the industrial consultancy projects during the last three years
including the calendar year of award including.
The Principal/Head consultant teacher of industrial consultancy project(s) is eligible toapply. If the applicant for this award is consultant teacher, then he/she will submit aNOC
from the Principal/Head consultant of the project alongwith the application.
The consultancy projects where a report has been submitted by the consultant teachers
would be taken into account.
In case of a tie, the cumulative total amount received from the industrial consultancy
projects in the entire career of the teacher would be taken into account.
If a teacher serves as a consultant in a consultancy project(s) funded to institute(s) otherthan KUK, the amount received at KUK will be only considered for the award.
In case of a consultancy project(s) having multiple consultants from KUK, the award
certificate will be siven to all consultants.

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9. Lifetime Achievement Award'

Applications for this Award can be submitted upto August 3l of a calendar year by ateacher who is going to retire-in bet\veen-.Sept.rU., Ol oithe same calendar year andAugust 3l of the next calendar year.
Chairperson/Director of the Department/lnstitute or Dean of the Faculty or Dean
Academic Affairs can also nominate a teacher who is retiring as per the timeframe
mentioned above.

The applicant/nominator must submit a detailed CV depicting the journey of the teacher

from the beginning of his/her career at Kurukshetra University mentioning his/her
contributions towards the groMh of Kurukshetra University as well as his/her
professional achievements.
He/She must have contributed in an exceptional manner towards qqseargh (as iadic.aJed by,t-,;-'---"-'*

his/her reseaith papefs, h-index, research/consultancy projects, Ph.Ds. produced, parenrs
pulilished/gran[ei etc.) as well as towards administration of the University.
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The interested teachers should submit their applications foi lifetime Achievement Award,-i:"','rr)'

Research and Development (dean.rd@kuk.ac.in).

rhe applications..rec*eiyg9 il lif..-Xill 9..:ybplltgd to !b9 vicg;ch,a1qel!91 for tqklng
appropriate decision like name of awardee(s), number of awards, awq1d. money etc.

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Applicaiiffiiist trave-served Kuiukshetra University for a minimum period of 20 years.
Applicant must not have been convicted of any charges by any court of law or by
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.
Applicant must not have been handed down any major or minor punishment/penalty by
any court of law or by Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra.

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All publications/projects to be considered for the Awards must have Kurukshetra
University, Kurukshetra as Researchers' affiliation in publications/projects.
The order of preference of Awards would be as underBest Researcher: h-index.
Best Researcher: Patent
Best Researcher: Highest lmpact
Best Researcher: Publications
Best Researcher: Research Projects
Best Researcher Consultancy Projects
Best Researcher: Collaboration

A teacher selected for an Award of higher preference (form 2(i) to 2(vii)) would not be*ur* \-v'

considered for a second Award of lower preference in a given calendar year.

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A teacher receiving 'Best Researcher Award' in any of the above categories will beconsidered again in the fourth year only for the award in that category except the awards in the
categories of Patent, Research Projects and Consultancy Projects.

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Applications of the teachers who have received 'Best Researcher Awards' in any of theabove categories in the years20201202l12022 except in the category of Research projects will beconsidered in the fourth year for the award in the category for which he/she has already been
awarded.

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Each Award, except Lifetime Achievement Award, would carry a cash prize ofRs.2 I 000/- alonswith a certificate.

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If at any stage, plagiarism (as defined by University Policy/acceptable norms) is

detected/found in a paper or research project, the Award will be revoked by the University andappropriate action may be initiated against the Awardee.

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In case of any dispute, representation regarding claims or tie beyond the points mentioned
above, the decision of the Standing Committee will be final.
The teacher against whom any disciplinary action has been taken and/or any penalty has

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been given during his/her entire career/service period is not eligible for any of the researchawards. This is applicable to those teachers also against whom disciplinary action is pending.
The Establishment Branch of the University will provide relevant information in this regard. Insuch cases the decision of the Vice-Chancellor will be final.

Procedure for applying for Award(s).

10. The Accounts Branch of the University will invite the applications every year in theMonth of July for the Awards 2(i) to 2(vii) on Google Form(s) and the input of the teachers
would be sorted out in descending order as per the criteria for each Award.
ApplicationS/nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award would be required to besubmitted as hard copy as well as softcopy as per the timeframe mentioned for the Award.
Procedu re for approval.

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The sorted.list for each Award, gxgept Lifetime Achievement Award, will be considered
by a Standing Committee comprising of the following:Dean, Research & Development

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Director, IQAC
Nominee of the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor
One Dean to be nominated by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor out of the Deans of theFaculties of Science, Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering &Technology.
One Dean to be nominated by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor out of the Deans of the rest of
the Faculties.

12. The teacher standing first in the sorted list as per the criteria described for each Award
would be provisionally selected and would be required to supply, within tyvo days, hard copies of'9161-,

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the documents substantiating the claims made by him/her in the Google Form application. The
documents received from the teacher will be considered by the Standing Committee and in casethe teacher ftils to substantiate the claims or if the claims fall short of the claims made by theteacher at second position in the sorted list as per the criteria, the teacher at second position in
the sorted list would be recommended by the Committee for supplying a hard copy of the
documents substantiating his/her claims. This process can continue till the Standing Committee
finds a clear winner in each category without any ambiguity. The recommendations of theStanding Committee will be submitted for consideration and approval of the Hon'ble Yice-rtb
Chancellor. The announcement about the Awardees would be made bv the Vice-Chancellor off
on the approval of the lice-Chancellor.

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13. Complete document for 'lncentives to the Teachers of Kurukshetra University,
Kurukshetra Campus for Quality Research and Teaching' and the notification in this regard
along with proformas may also be uploaded on the University Website.
Budget Allocation for the Awards and other Incentives.

14. The Accounts Branch of the University will take approval of the Vice-Chancellor for
making alrangements for allocation of sufficient budget for the purpose of annual presentation ofAwards.

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