Question: I want to apply for Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship. Guide me through the process.

Answer: Here's how to apply for Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship:

is completely free of cost.How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?The mandatory fields
have a red asterisk (*) mark at the end.How Many Slots Are There In This Fellowship Scheme?There are 900 slots, allocated as per
Govt. of India reservation policy. 30% of slots will be reserved for women candidates.What Are The Objectives Of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship?The objective of these fellowships is to provide an opportunity to carry out advanced studies and
research in Sciences, Engineering, and Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences including languages in Indian
Universities/Institutions. The tenure of the fellowship is 3 years with no provision for further extension. Is Reader Assitance Available
For A Person With Disability?Yes, there is Escorts/Reader Assistance @Rs.3000/-p.m.(fixed) in cases of PWD (Person with
Disability).What Is The Amount Of Contingency Allowance In This Scheme?Contingency @ Rs. 50,000/- p.a. Are The Candidates
From NAAC-Accredited Universities Also Eligible To Apply To This Scheme?Yes, candidates from Universities (including constituent
and affiliated institutions) included under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, and having valid accreditation from NAAC, are also
eligible to apply.Are There Any Norms For Utilizing The Contingency Grant?The Contingency grant may be utilized for minor
equipment useful for research such as laboratory equipment or laptop costing less than 50,000/-, chemicals, and other research-specific
items within the ceiling of Rs.1.00 Lakh p.a. with the approval of the host university/institution. The items purchased from the
contingency grant are assets of the university/institution and at the end of the fellowship are to be handed over to the host
university/institution. The contingency grant cannot be used for international travel and the purchase of furniture.What Is The Provision
If The Scholar Wishes To Draw HRA?In case, the scholar wishes to draw HRA, he/she is required to submit a certificate, in the
prescribed format, to his institution.Is Medical Assistance A Part Of The Scheme Benefits?No separate/fixed medical assistance is
provided. However, the scholars may avail the medical facilities available in their Institutions concerned.Is The Fellow Eligible To
Receive Maternity Leave?Maternity/paternity leave as per the Govt. of India norms issued from time to time shall be available for
scholars at full rates of the fellowship once during the tenure of the fellowship.What Is Meant By An â€˜Intermittent Breakâ€™?An
â€˜Intermittent Breakâ€™ for a maximum total period of 1 year shall be permissible to the women scholars. The break can be availed a
maximum of 3 times during the entire period of the fellowship. However, the total duration of the break shall not exceed one year. No
fellowship shall be available for the period of such break(s). This period of intermittent breaks shall not be counted towards the tenure of
the fellowship, and thus effectively the total period of fellowship shall remain the same.Where Can I View The Notification Released
Regarding The Scheme?Short notification is uploaded to the UGC website i.e. www.ugc.ac.inFor How Long Is The â€˜Academic
Leaveâ€™ Permissible?â€˜Academic leaveâ€™ shall be permissible only for one year throughout the tenure for any kind of
academic/teaching assignment/foreign visit in connection with research work. However, during the period of academic leave no
fellowship, contingency, etc will be paid by the UGC. The period of academic leave will be counted towards the tenure. Expenditure on
foreign visits in connection to research work cannot be claimed from UGC.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesApplication
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