UGC Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2025: Amount ₹50k/Month, ApplyScheme StatusScheme Status

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The Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a scheme initiated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE), Ministry of Education, Government of India. The fellowship aims to support young researchers in Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Humanities, and Social Sciences, providing them with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies and research in Indian universities and institutions.

This fellowship program serves as a bridge for early-career researchers, helping them acquire new skills, broaden academic horizons, and transition into cross-disciplinary research areas.

Objective

The primary objective of this fellowship is to:

  • Encourage post-doctoral research in Indian Universities/Institutions.
  • Support researchers in acquiring specialized knowledge.
  • Facilitate a career transition into academia and interdisciplinary research.
  • Provide a three-year tenure for research with no further extensions.

Benefits

Number of Slots

  • Total Fellowships: 900
  • 30% of fellowships are reserved for women candidates.

Financial Assistance

  • Fellowship Amount: ₹50,000 per month
  • Contingency Grant: ₹50,000 per annum
  • Escorts/Reader Assistance (For PWD candidates): ₹3,000 per month (Fixed)

Norms for Utilizing Contingency Grant

  • Can be used for minor research equipment, laptops, laboratory materials, and chemicals (up to ₹50,000 per item).
  • Cannot be used for international travel, furniture, or non-research expenses.
  • Items purchased under the contingency grant must be handed over to the host university after completion of the fellowship.

Housing Rent Allowance (HRA)

  • If hostel accommodation is provided, the scholar is eligible for hostel fees (excluding mess and utility charges).
  • If self-arranged accommodation is taken, HRA will be provided as per Govt. norms.
  • Scholars need to submit a certificate to claim HRA.

Medical Assistance

  • No separate medical allowance is provided. However, scholars can use institutional medical facilities.

Leave Provisions

  • Earned Leave: 30 days per year (excluding public holidays). No summer/winter vacation is allowed.
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave: As per Government of India norms, applicable once during the fellowship tenure.
  • Intermittent Break:
    • Allowed for women scholars (up to 1 year in total).
    • Can be taken up to 3 times but not exceeding 1 year in total.
    • No fellowship is provided during the break.
    • The total duration of the fellowship remains unchanged despite the break.
  • Academic Leave:
    • 1-year academic leave is allowed for research assignments or foreign visits.
    • No fellowship or contingency is provided during this period.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Candidates

  • Candidates must be unemployed Ph.D. holders in Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
  • Candidates should be below 35 years at the time of application.
  • Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PWD (Persons with Disabilities), Women, and Transgender candidates.
  • Candidates who are currently receiving any other fellowship/remuneration must resign before accepting the UGC fellowship.
  • Applicants must have at least 55% marks in their postgraduate degree (Relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PWD/Transgender candidates).
  • Candidates who have already availed of any UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship are not eligible.
  • The candidate must identify a mentor/supervisor for research work and obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the research institution.

Eligibility of Mentor/Supervisor

  • Must be Associate Professor or higher in the university/institution.
  • Should hold a Ph.D. degree.
  • Must have supervised at least 3 Ph.D. theses.

Eligibility of Proposed Research Center

The fellowship is applicable only for research at:

  1. Universities under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, with NAAC accreditation.
  2. Deemed-to-be Universities with NAAC accreditation.
  3. Institutions fully funded by Central or State Governments with degree-granting authority.
  4. Institutions of National Importance.

Application Process

Online Application Process

  • Applications are invited once a year through advertisements in newspapers and employment news.
  • The official notification is also uploaded on UGC’s website: www.ugc.ac.in
Step-by-Step Process

  1. Read the Guidelines

    • Visit the official Fellowship & Research Grant (FRG) portal: https://frg.ugc.ac.in/
    • Select the scheme and read the guidelines carefully before applying.

  2. Registration

    • Click on “New User” under the relevant scheme.
    • Provide details for registration and enter a valid email address.
    • Upload a scanned copy of a passport-size photograph and signature (Max size: 1MB, Format: JPG).

  3. Login & Dashboard

    • You will receive login credentials via email.
    • Log in and update your profile.
    • Fill out the Eligibility Criteria section.

  4. Eligibility Verification

    • Check all eligibility boxes and submit.
    • This step cannot be modified after submission.

  5. Application Form

    • Enter details related to Postgraduate and Ph.D. qualifications.
    • Upload required documents (Max size: 5MB for research proposal, 1MB for abstract).
    • Submit the No Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by the Mentor, HOD, and Registrar.

  6. Final Submission

    • Read the Declaration Statement and agree.
    • Click “Submit”.
    • Save a copy of the application for future reference.

Documents Required

  • Scanned Photograph & Signature (JPG, Max size: 1MB)
  • Research Proposal (PDF, Max size: 5MB)
  • Abstract of Research Proposal (PDF, Max size: 1MB)
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by Mentor, HOD, and Registrar
  • Ph.D. Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many slots are available under this fellowship?
A total of 900 slots are available, with 30% reserved for women candidates.

Q: Can I apply if I am already receiving another fellowship?
No, candidates must resign from any existing fellowship before accepting this one.

Q: Is reader assistance available for PWD candidates?
Yes, ₹3,000 per month is provided for eligible PWD candidates.

Q: Can scholars avail of maternity leave?
Yes, maternity/paternity leave is available once during the fellowship tenure.

Q: What is an ‘Intermittent Break’?
Women scholars can take a maximum break of 1 year (split into 3 periods) for personal reasons.

Q: How do I track my application status?
Applicants can track their status through the FRG portal.

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