Junior Research Fellowship In Engineering & Technology

What is Junior Research Fellowship In Engineering & Technology?

The scheme "Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology" by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education is meant for candidates who wish to pursue research leading to a Ph.D. degree in engineering and technology.

Benefit

**NATURE OF ASSISTANCE** 1. The tenure of the fellowship is initially for a period of two years as a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). 1. After the expiry of two years the work of the fellow will be evaluated by experts and if found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years with enhanced emoluments as a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). 1. In case the work of the fellow for the first two years is not found satisfactory, one more year will be given to him/her for improvement, but during this period he/she will be designated as a Junior Research Fellow. In such cases work will again be evaluated after three years, and if the improvement is found, the fellow will get two more years under the SRF. 1. Thus, the total period of fellowship (JRF and SRF) is five years, which is non-extendable. The awardee can avail research fellowship for the full tenure of the fellowship or up to the date of award of the Ph.D. degree, whichever is earlier. **The assistance available under the scheme is:** ***Fellowship*** @ Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for the initial two years, @ Rs.15,000/- for the remaining period ***Contingency*** @ Rs.12,000/- p.a. for the initial two years, @Rs.25,000/- p.a. for the remaining period ***Departmental Assistance*** @ Rs. 3,000/- p.a. per student to the host institute for providing, infrastructure to the researcher ***Escorts/Reader Assistance*** @Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped and blind candidates ***HRA*** As per

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry of Education

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. All Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in engineering/technology/pharmacy, with 55 percent marks. 1. GATE is not a mandatory condition for getting a research fellowship to pursue Ph.D. 1. Candidates need to hold an M.E./M.Tech. degree. 1. The age limit is 40 years as on 1 July of the ye

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Benefits

**NATURE OF ASSISTANCE** 1. The tenure of the fellowship is initially for a period of two years as a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). 1. After the expiry of two years the work of the fellow will be evaluated by experts and if found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years with enhanced emoluments as a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF). 1. In case the work of the fellow for the first two years is not found satisfactory, one more year will be given to him/her for improvement, but during this period he/she will be designated as a Junior Research Fellow. In such cases work will again be evaluated after three years, and if the improvement is found, the fellow will get two more years under the SRF. 1. Thus, the total period of fellowship (JRF and SRF) is five years, which is non-extendable. The awardee can avail research fellowship for the full tenure of the fellowship or up to the date of award of the Ph.D. degree, whichever is earlier. **The assistance available under the scheme is:** ***Fellowship*** @ Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for the initial two years, @ Rs.15,000/- for the remaining period ***Contingency*** @ Rs.12,000/- p.a. for the initial two years, @Rs.25,000/- p.a. for the remaining period ***Departmental Assistance*** @ Rs. 3,000/- p.a. per student to the host institute for providing, infrastructure to the researcher ***Escorts/Reader Assistance*** @Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped and blind candidates ***HRA*** As per

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR THE SCHEME

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Applications are invited in the prescribed format (Annexure II) once in a year through advertisements in leading newspapers and the AIU Newsletter for the award of a research fellowship in engineering and technology for pursuing research leading to a Ph.D. Selection will be made on the basis of merit, and candidates will be interviewed by an expert committee appointed by the Commission.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 4

   PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF THE UGC

4. Step 4: Online application — step 5

   Received applications will be scrutinized, and short-listed candidates will be called to appear

5. Step 5: Online application — step 6

   before the selection committee, constituted by the Commission. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The decision of the Commission will be final and binding. The Commission reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the award without assigning any reason. On completion of the above formalities, the Joining Report of the candidate, duly signed by the supervisor/head of department is to be sent to the UGC through the registrar/principal. On receipt of the Joining Report and other required documents (Annexure III), the admissible grant for the first year will be released or the concerned university will be informed to release the grant from the funds already sanctioned.

Sources & References

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