Emeritus Fellowship

Emeritus Fellowship क्या है?

A fellowship scheme by University Grants Commission to provide an opportunity to superannuated teachers to pursue active research in their respective field of specialization in Indian Universities/Colleges/ Institutions.

लाभ

The assistance available under the scheme is: Honorarium of Rs. 31,000/- p.m. for two years (non-extendable) Contingency grant (non-lapsable) of Rs. 50,000/- p.a. towards secretarial assistance, travel within the country connected with the research project, stationery, postage, consumables, books and journals and equipment. However, books, journals and equipment etc. procured out of the contingency grant will be the property of the university/college/institute. Foreign visit in connection with the approved research work of the awardee will be limited to once in a year with the prior approval/no-objection of the Institution/University where the project work is being undertaken along with that of UGC. This will be further subject to no financial liability on the part of UGC. The expenditure would be accounted for audit by the university department concerned like any other departmental expenditure. The Emeritus Fellow would be entitled to such other privileges including medical facilities as available to the university faculty members, but not housing.

स्तर

Central

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Ministry of Education

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

#### Target Group Highly qualified and experienced, superannuated teachers of recognized universities/ colleges/institutions. #### Eligibility - The eligibility will be based on the quality of research and published work contributed by the teacher in his/her service career. - The awardee (superannua

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Benefits

The assistance available under the scheme is: Honorarium of Rs. 31,000/- p.m. for two years (non-extendable) Contingency grant (non-lapsable) of Rs. 50,000/- p.a. towards secretarial assistance, travel within the country connected with the research project, stationery, postage, consumables, books and journals and equipment. However, books, journals and equipment etc. procured out of the contingency grant will be the property of the university/college/institute. Foreign visit in connection with the approved research work of the awardee will be limited to once in a year with the prior approval/no-objection of the Institution/University where the project work is being undertaken along with that of UGC. This will be further subject to no financial liability on the part of UGC. The expenditure would be accounted for audit by the university department concerned like any other departmental expenditure. The Emeritus Fellow would be entitled to such other privileges including medical facilities as available to the university faculty members, but not housing.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Applications are invited through on line mode once in a year through advertisement in leading newspapers & employment news. Short notification is also uploaded in the UGC website.

2. Step 2: Online application — step 3

   To apply for this fellowship, the applicant should follow steps as mentioned:

3. Step 3: Online application — step 5

   Firstly open the Official Website of UGC - https://www.ugc.ac.in/ Go to Scholarships/Fellowships column Click on the apply online option Fill the registration form Complete the registration by filling username ID and password Attach all the required documents Click on the submit option

4. Step 4: Online application — step 7

   Note:

5. Step 5: Online application — step 8

   Candidates have to apply strictly as per the instructions given in the online portal. Incomplete application will not be considered. Candidates applying for Emeritus Fellowship must upload the Undertaking Certificate ( https://emeritus.ugc.ac.in/Downloads/Emeritus%20Fellowship-Undertaking-Form.pdf ) from the proposed research centre duly signed by the HOD and Registrar/Principal/Director of the University/College/Institute as per Annexure-I. In case of multiple applications, the latest will be considered

6. Step 6: Online application — step 11

   Selection Procedure

7. Step 7: Online application — step 12

   Emeritus Fellowship is awarded on the basis of recommendation of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for the purpose. The applicant should not be holding any other post or be gainfully employed anywhere at the time of joining the Emeritus Fellowship Award. The award is subject to UGC guidelines and will be effective from 1st April of the selection year or the actual date of joining in the University/College/Institute, whichever is later. The Commission reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the award without assigning any reason.

8. Step 8: Online application — step 15

   Procedure for Release of Grants

9. Step 9: Online application — step 16

   The fellowship amount shall be disbursed through UGC designated Bank into the bank account of the awardee directly. The list of designated branches of UGC identified bank is available on the UGC portal. The awardee is required to approach the designated branch along with a Copy of the Award Letter and Joining Report with photograph, address and contact number in the prescribed proforma Annexure-II. The awardee is also required to submit the following documents to the designated branch of the UGC designated Bank at the stipulated period interval. The approved Agency may verify the genuineness of records before disbursal of funds.

10. Step 10: Online application — step 18

    At the end of every three months a 'Continuation Certificate' in the prescribed proforma. Annexure-III. This will make the awardee eligible to draw the fellowship for the next three months. After completion of one year of the award of fellowship, the concerned fellow/awardee shall submit and present the abstract of its Progress Report in about 1000 words. The Fellow/awardee shall also submit and present accounts of contingency grants in the proforma prescribed by the UGC as given in Annexure-IV. LINK FOR ANNEXURES - https://ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/7605981_revised-final-Emeritus-Fellowship.pdf?_gl=1*1dh6ej8*_ga*MTUxMDg2ODgzNS4xNjYxNDI3MDI5*_ga_FGHYECNLXB*MTY2MTQyNzAyOS4xLjEuMTY2MTQyNzA2OS4wLjAuMA..

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.