5 new Research Grant Programs launched by UGC: Know details

The UGC has launched 5 new Fellowship Research Grant Schemes on Teacher's Day 2022, September 5th.

Interested candidates can head to the official websites at ugc.ac.in OR frg.ugc.ac.in to check eligibility criteria, the amount of financial grant, and other details. Make sure to apply before the last date which is October 10, 2022.

What are the newly launched 5 UGC Research Grant Schemes

• Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for Single Girl Child
• Dr Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship
• Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members
• Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members
• Dr DS Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members

How to apply for these UGC Research Grant Schemes 2022

Visit ugc.ac.in to check eligibility criteria, application and selection process, and more for these newly launched UGC Research Grant Schemes 2022.

Details of the Schemes with the amount of grant

The 'Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship For Single Girl Child' seeks to support Fellowship Research Work leading to PhD of single girl child in Social Sciences. successful Applicants will get 31000 per month for the first 2 years and 35000 per month for the remaining duration of the course.

The "Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members" aims to give regularly appointed faculty members access to research opportunities. For a period of two years, 200 chosen individuals would each receive Rs 10 lakh in support under the programme.

Regularly appointed faculty members will have access to research possibilities thanks to the "Dr DS Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members." The scheme's assistance amount is Rs 10 lakh, which would be given to 132 chosen candidates for two years.

The "Dr Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship" provides an opportunity for advanced study and research in the humanities, social sciences, engineering, and natural sciences across Indian universities and institutions. There are 900 seats available for this fellowship, 30% of which are set aside for female applicants. As part of the fellowship and as a contingency, the chosen candidates will receive Rs 50,000 per month and Rs 50,000 annually.

The "Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members" has been established to give retired educators access to research possibilities. For this fellowship, 100 seats are available. Selected applicants will receive Rs 50,000 per month as part of the fellowship and another 50,000, as contingency program.