Question: What is BSR Scheme?

Answer: sThe objective of the BSR scheme is to provide opportunities to

**Benefits:** Financial Assistanceï»¿Fellowship For GATE/NET Qualified candidates:JRF @ 24,800/-pm for 2 years; SRF@ Rs. 27,900 pm
for the remaining periodFor others:JRF @ Rs. 21,700/- for 2 years; SRF @ Rs. 24,800/- pm for the remaining periodï»¿Contingency
Contingency@ Rs. 12,000/- pa for JRF; @ Rs. 25,000/- pa for SRFï»¿HRAi) Suitable hostel accommodation may be provided to the
candidates in the institutions. In such cases, the fellow is eligible to draw only hostel fees excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc.
A certificate to this effect is to be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal. HRA is not permissible for those candidates who
are staying in Hostel accommodation.ii) In case of non-availability of hostel accommodation, the fellow may be provided with single
accommodation by the host institution. In such cases, the rent paid by the fellow on an actual basis may be reimbursed subject to the
ceiling of HRA as per Govt. of India norms.iii) If the fellow makes her own arrangements of accommodation, he/she may be entitled to
draw HRA as per the categorization of cities by the Govt. of India.ï»¿MedicalNo separate/fixed medical assistance is provided.
However, the Fellow may avail the medicalfacilities available in the University/Institution/College.ï»¿Leave1. Leave for a maximum
period of 30 days in a year in addition to public holidays may be taken by the BSR Fellow with the approval of the Head of Department.
However, they are not entitled to any other vacations, such as summer, winter, and pooja vacations.2. Candidates are eligible for
maternity/ paternity leave at full rates of the fellowship as per The government of India rules once during the tenure of the award.3. The
fellow, in special cases, may be allowed by the Commission, academic leave without fellowship and contingency for a period not
exceeding one year during the tenure of the award on the recommendation of the Head of the department of the institution concerned to
undertake academic/ teaching assignment or foreign travel in connection with academic work. The expenditure on travel cannot be
claimed from UGC. The periodof leave without fellowship will be counted towards the tenure.EligibilityThe candidates who are selected
for registering to the Ph.D. program of the university through a procedure outlined already in the UGC notification by a regular
admission procedure in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence / Centres of Advance Studies and
Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC. The registration for Ph.D. may follow after the admissions. Application
ProcessOnlineOnly those candidates who are selected for registering for the Ph.D. program of the university through a procedure
outlined already in the UGC notification by a regular admission procedure in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with
Potential for Excellence / Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by UGC are eligible to apply for
fellowship under the scheme. The registration for Ph.D. may follow after the admissions.They will have to apply for Research
fellowships at the identified Universities/Institutions. The selections would be made by the concerned institution as per the provisions
contained in these guidelines.ï»¿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-Chancellorb) Head of the Departmentc) One Professor and one Reader from the department, to be nominated by the vice-
chancellord) Two Experts from outside the university to be nominated by Vice-Chancellor, out of the Panel of names proposed by Head
of the DepartmentDocuments RequiredThe Fellow is required to approach the designated branch and submit the prescribed documents:1.
Continuation certificate (to be submitted at the end of every three months)2. Yearly Progress Report (to be submitted after completion of
one year of the fellowship)3. Accounts of contingency grants4. HRA certificate.Frequently Asked QuestionsNo FAQs available for this
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ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsIntroductionThe Research Fellowship in Sciences for meritorious students BSR
scheme of the UGC is open to candidates who are selected for registering for the Ph.D. program of the university through a procedure
outlined already in the UGC notification by a regular admission procedure. The registration for Ph.D. may follow after the admissions.
ï»¿ObjectivesThe objective of the BSR scheme is to provide opportunities to meritorious candidates to undertake advanced studies and
research leading to Ph.D. degrees in sciences.ï»¿EligibilityThe candidates who are selected for registering to the Ph.D. program of the
university through a procedure outlined already in the UGC notification by a regular admission procedure in Universities with Potential
for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence / Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance identified by
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