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Fellowship: Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST candidates 2013
The University Grants Commission invites applications for the award
of fellowship for the year 2013-14 under Rajiv Gandhi National
Fellowship Scheme (RGNFS) for the benefit of Scheduled Caste and
Scheduled Tribes candidates who wish to pursue higher studies such as
regular and full time M.Phil and Ph.D degrees in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology.
Conducted by: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Fellowship Program
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Subjects
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No of Fellowships
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M.Phil. and PhD
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Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology
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2000 for Scheduled Caste and 667 for Scheduled Tribe candidates for all the subjects
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Eligibility:
- Fellowship available for only for candidates who belong to SC/ST
- Candidate must have passed post graduation in the concerned subject & registered for MPhil/PhD in recognized University/ Institute/ College.
The fellowship amount of Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship:
Fellowship in Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Engineering & Technology
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Rs.16000/-p.m. for initial two years
Rs.18000/-p.m. for remaining tenure |
RGNJRF
RGNSRF |
Contingency A
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Rs.10000/-p.a. for initial two years
Rs.20500/-p.a. for remaining tenure |
Humanities &
Social Sciences |
Contingency B
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Rs.12000/-p.a. for initial two years
Rs.25000/-p.a. for remaining tenure |
Sciences, Engg.
& Technology |
Departmental Assistance
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Rs. 3000/- p.a. per student to the host
institution for providing infrastructure |
For all disciplines
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Escorts/Reader assistance
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Rs. 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically
handicapped & blind candidates |
For all disciplines
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HRA
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As per rules of the University/ Institutions
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For all disciplines
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Selection process: The selection of Rajiv Gandhi NationalFellowship will be made on the basis of merit.
How to apply: The eligible candidate can apply via online to click here
Submit following upload scanned copies with online application:
- Copy of Caste Certificate (SC/ST)
- Copies of master degree marksheet and certificate
- Declaration/Certificate from Head of Department/Institution or competent authority of the University/Institute/College to the effect of forwarding of application and necessary facilities will be provided to the candidates during research of M.Phil/Ph.D. respectively
- Copy of physical disability certificate (if applicable)
Application deadline for Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates: July 12, 2013
Website: http://www.ugc.ac.in
