UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme aims to strengthen basic science research by allowing talented professors nearing superannuation to continue research and mentor Ph.D. students. It provides a monthly fellowship and an annual research grant for 3 years.

Benefits:
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   1. Financial assistance under the scheme shall be: ₹50,000/- per month (exclusive of the pension and / or other retirement benefits), and a research grant of ₹5,00,000/- per annum.
   1. The Research can be utilized for purchase equipment, computer / laptop, printer, chemicals glassware and consumables, contingency, hiring project/technical assistant, field work, travel (within India), etc.
   1. The grant cannot be utilized for International travel and purchase of furniture.
   1. The recipient can decide the quantum of funds under these heads depending on his / her needs.
   1. Tenure of fellowship for Three years / 68 year whichever is earlier.

The awardee shall execute the undertaking to UGC along with the university for joining the fellowship and to abide by the norms and guidelines of UGC pertaining to this fellowship from time to time and to send the bi-annual progress report and UC/annual audited statement of accounts.
&gt; **Mode of Disbursement:**

  - Fellowships and grants are disbursed directly to the awardee’s bank account through UGC-designated banks.

&gt; **Frequency of Disbursement:**

  - A Continuation Certificate is required every 3 months for the release of the next instalment.

&gt; **Validity:**

  - Valid for 3 years or until the awardee reaches 68 years, whichever is earlier

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a Reader/Associate Professor/Professor in the Science and Technology departments of a university.
   1. The applicant should have successfully supervised:

    - 15 Ph.D. dissertations in Basic Sciences, or
    - 10 Ph.D. dissertations in Engineering and Technology.
    - At least 5 candidates must have received their degrees in the preceding 10 years.

   1. The cumulative impact factor of the published papers by the applicant should be &amp;gt; 50 (according to the Journal citation Reports of Thomson Reuters).
   1. The applicant must have handled, as Principal Investigator, at least 3 sponsored research projects funded by national / international agencies, in the last 10 years.
   1. The applicant must apply within one year of the date of superannuation in the University.
   1. The applicant shall not hold any administrative responsibility during tenure of the fellowship which would be from the date of superannuation.
   1. The Department / School / University shall have to provide an undertaking in the application that the applicant would be provided:

  - with the required laboratory infrastructure and administrative assistance for undertaking the fellowship work and 
  - with permission to take a minimum of Two stipendiary candidates for Ph.D. under the applicant, if selected for the UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Award.

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Application Process:
[Online]
The scheme is open throughout the year. 
There is a designated website: http://ugcfrps.ac.in/uohyd/the-ugc-bsr-faculty-fellowship/ to apply for the fellowship. The National Coordinator of this Programme goes through the applications, evaluates them and makes recommendations.
The Empowered Committee for Basic Scientific Research (BSR) in Indian Universities goes through the recommendations of the National Coordinator of the Programme and takes the final decision.

Documents Required:
Award Letter (issued by UGC)
Joining Report with:
Name of Fellow
Award Letter Number and Date
Photograph, Address, and Contact Number
Bank Account Details (Bank Name, Account Number, IFSC, MICR Code)
Aadhaar Card
Certification from the University/College/Institute confirming facilities and superannuation date
University Undertaking Form confirming availability of physical facilities and willingness to abide by UGC rules.
Any other supporting documents as required