Central Sector Scheme Of 'Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship' For Providing Scholarships To SC Students To Pursue Programmes In Higher Education Such As M.Phil. And Ph.D.
Effective from 01-04-2010The scheme caters the requirements of the Scheduled Caste students for pursuing research degree in universities, research institutions and scientific institutions.
The scheme caters total number of 2000 Fellowships (Junior Research Fellows) per year to Scheduled Caste students. The scheme covers all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is implemented by the UGC itself on the pattern of the scheme of UGC Fellowships being awarded to research students pursuing M. Phil. and Ph.D.
Eligibility(i) Any student belonging to Scheduled Caste category who has been admitted to M.Phil./Ph.D. degree in a University or academic institution by completing the required formalities for admission at that University or academic institution is eligible for the award of Fellowship subject to provision of the scheme as per the advertisement of UGC.(ii) After two years, if the progress in the research work of the awardee is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years as Senior Research Fellowship (SRF).
Duration of Fellowship
M.Phil - 2 years
Ph.D. - 5 years
M.Phil + Ph.D. - 5 years
Rate of fellowships
The rates of fellowship for JRF and SRF will be at par with the UGC Fellowships.
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