Question: What is Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members?

Answer: â—​ And Click on the â€˜Submitâ€™ buttonï»¿Step 9: Ph.D. Detailsâ—​ Provide Ph.D.-related details and upload the required
documents â—​ And Click on the â€˜Submitâ€™ buttonï»¿Step 10: Declarationâ—​ Please read the declaration carefully.â—​ If you agree
with the declaration, click on the check box next to â€œI Agree with aboveâ€​ â—​ And Click on the â€˜Submitâ€™ button.ï»¿Please save
your application for future use.ï»¿Note: No hard copies of the application form will be accepted or entertained at any point of
timeï»¿Selection Processï»¿Step 1: The applications will be evaluated by a minimum of three referees assigned by the UGC as per the
area of research proposed by the applicant. The evaluation includes the merit of the proposed project, the professional standing of the
candidate, and the institution where the research is to be carried out.Step 2: On the basis of the score received from the referees, the final
merit list will be generated. The result shall be declared on the UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in). Selected candidates can download their
award letters through the UGC website.ï»¿Note: The whole process would be akin to that employed for manuscript handling and
evaluation by leading international journals and will be a paperless exercise. No interim queries will be entertained.The Commission
reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the award of the Research Grant without asg any reason.Documents RequiredScanned copy
of your passport-size photograph and signature (size upto 1 MB, format: jpg).Complete Research proposal (size upto 5 MB) and an
abstract (size upto 1 MB)After filling out the application form, an auto-generated form will be displayed on your screen. Please take the
print out of the same, get it signed by the HoD/Registrar, and upload the same before the submission of the application form.Frequently
Asked QuestionsWhat 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.Does 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.Can I Apply Offline For The Research Grant?No. You need
to visit the official website to apply.Is There Any Application Fee?No. The entire application process 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.What Shall Be
The Tenure Of The Research Grant?The tenure of the research grant shall be 2 years.What Will Be The Amount Of Financial Assistance
Provided In This Scheme?The quantum of support under the scheme is â‚¹ 10,00,000. Can The Grant Be Utilized For Fieldwork, Travel,
Etc?Yes, the grant can be utilized for purchasing items like minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, fieldwork, travel, etc. The
items/equipment purchased from this grant shall be the property of the University.Can The Grant Be Used For International Travel?No,
the grant cannot be used for international travel, purchasing furniture items, or for appointing a project assistant or research fellow.Can
The Faculties From "Deemed-To-Be-Universities" Also Apply To This Scheme?Yes, the Faculty members regularly appointed and
working in the following institutions: a) Universities (including constituent and affiliated colleges/institutions) are included under
Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, and have valid accreditation from NAAC. b) deemed-to-be-universities under Section 3 of the UGC
Act 1956 and having valid accreditation from NAAC. c) Institutions fully funded by Central or State Governments and empowered to
award Degrees. d) Institutions of National Importance.Is It Mandatory For The Assistant Professor Should Possess A Ph.D. Degree In
Order To Apply For The Research Grant?Yes, the Assistant Professor should possess a Ph.D. degree with a minimum of five (5)
research papers to his / her credit, published in journals of international repute.Can The Assistant Professor Apply For The Grant After
One Year From The Date Of Joining The Post In The Department / University?Yes, the Assistant Professor should apply for the grant
within a period of two years from the date of joining the post in the Department / University.What Documents Are Required To Be
Uploaded In Order To Apply?Scanned copy of your passport-size photograph and signature (size upto 1 MB, format: jpg). Complete
Research proposal (size upto 5 MB) and an abstract (size upto 1 MB). After filling out the application form, an auto-generated form will
be displayed on your screen. Please take the printout of the same, get it signed by the HoD/Registrar, and upload the same before the
submission of the application form.Can The Applicant Submit A Hard Copy Of The Application Form?No hard copies of the application
form will be accepted or entertained at any point of time.Can The Applicant Modify The Application Once It Is Submitted?No, please
fill all your details carefully while filling the application form, once submitted, it will not be modified. No queries will be entertained for
the same.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesUser Manual - Application ProcessDocuments RequiredHelpdeskOkWas this helpful?News
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earlier.To know more please visit CancelApply NowMinistry of EducationDr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly
Recruited Faculty MembersFacultyResearchDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked
QuestionsThe scheme "Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members" is a research grant scheme by the
University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). The purpose of the research grant is to provide
opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members of Universities/ Institutes/ Colleges to pursue research in their area(s). All teachers
who are newly appointed at the level of Assistant Professor against permanent posts in the university shall be eligible to receive financial
support under the scheme. The Assistant professor should possess a Ph.D. degree with a minimum of five (5) research papers to his / her
credit, published in journals of international repute. There are 132 slots, and the tenure is 2 years. The quantum of support under the
scheme is â‚¹ 10,00,000.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates availableÂ©2024Powered byDigital
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