Question: What is Research Fellowship In Sciences For Meritorious Students?

Answer: s The objective of the RFSMS scheme is to provide opportunities to meritorious candidates to undertake advanced studies

**How to apply:** OfflineApplication Process - Step 1: Download and take print the application form given in the scheme
guidelines.Step 2: Fill in the required details and attach the supporting documents.Step 3: Submit the application to the respective
institution.ï»¿Selection Process - The university shall select the Research Fellows under the scheme from amongst the eligible candidates
through a process of interview by the Selection Committee with the following constitution:- (a) An eminent scientist to be nominated by
the Vice-Chancellor; (b) Head of the Department. (c) One Professor and one Reader from the department, to be nominated by the Vice-
Chancellor; (d) Two Experts from outside the university to be nominated by Vice-Chancellor, out of the Panel of names proposed by the
Head of the Department. ï»¿Procedure for Release of Grant - (a) On receipt of the names, bio-data, and joining report of the selected
candidates from the University/Institution, the UGC office will accept the candidature of the Fellow and will release the first installment
of admissible grants to the Institution/ University on a yearly basis, from the date of joining in a lump sum manner. (b) The
University/Institution may pay the fellowship amount to the Fellows out of the development grant paid in a lump sum by the
Commission for the purpose in accordance with the rules, to avoid any hardship to the fellows, due to delay in payment to them. (c) The
next installment of the fellowship grant will be released to the University/ Institute on receipt of the complete Utilization Certificate and
Statement of Expenditure of the previous grant released by the UGC for the purpose, duly signed by the competent authority
(Registrar/Finance Officer). Documents RequiredProof of IdentityProof of AddressProof of Date of BirthProof reg. the Educational
QualificationsProof of being registered for Ph.D. in Science subjects in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential
for Excellence / Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC.Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes
Only The Submission Of An Application Form Guarantee The Award Of A Fellowship And Research Grant?No, mere submission of an
application form does not guarantee the award of a Fellowship and Research Grant.Who Shall Be Held Responsible If The Applicant
Furnishes Incorrect/Incomplete Information That Results In The Cancellation Of His/Her Candidature?It is the responsibility of the
applicant to provide correct information, failing which he/she will be solely responsible for the cancellation for his/her candidature.What
Is Meant By "Aadhaar Seeding"?The fellowship is directly paid to the research scholars in their bank accounts. For this, the bank
account numbers of the scholars are required to be Aadhaar linked and verified. This process is called "Aadhaar Seeding". As per the
instructions of the Government of India, the Aadhaar has been made mandatory for the disbursement of all Government
subsidies/Scholarships/Fellowships which are disbursed directly into the beneficiaryâ€™s account. Accordingly, Aadhaar will be used as
an Identifier for the release of grants under these schemes.What Would Be The Mode Of Payment For The Scholarship/Fellowship?The
payment of the scholarship/fellowship will be through DBT.Is There Validity To The Scheme's Benefits?The benefits are provided till
the complete duration of the course.Is There Any Application Fee?No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.Do I
Need To Complete The Application In One Sitting?No. You can save the application as draft and continue at a later time before the
deadline.How Do I Know If A Field In The Application Form Is Mandatory?The mandatory fields have a red asterisk (*) mark at the
end.To Whom Should The Candidates Reach Out If They Have Any Doubts Regarding The UGC Scholarship/Fellowship Scheme?The
candidates can reach out to the helpdesk if they have any doubts regarding the UGC scholarship and fellowship schemes. Given below is
the UGC helpline for scholarships/fellowships: Address: UGC, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110002. UGC Scholarship
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RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsIntroduction The Research Fellowship in Sciences for meritorious students (RFSMS) scheme of the
UGC is open to candidates who have registered for Ph.D. in Science in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential
for Excellence/Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC. ï»¿Objectives The objective of the
RFSMS scheme is to provide opportunities to meritorious candidates to undertake advanced studies and research leading to Ph.D. degrees
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