Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidate

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidate scheme is started by central government i.e. University Grants Commission for those women candidates, who are unemployed holding Ph. Degree in their respective subject areas with an aim to accelerate the talented into the field of research, science, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian universities and colleges recognized by the government. The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to carry out the advanced studies and research

Benefits of Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidate:

Postdoctoral fellowship to women candidate provide benefits to women in terms of financial assistance like
Fellowship

18,000/ per month
20,000/ per month After 2 years
25,000/ per month for fresh candidates
30,000/ per month for research experienced holders

Contingency: 50,000/ per annum for five years
Departmental Assistance: 10% of Post-Doctoral Fellowship to the host institution
Escorts/Reader assistance:2000/ per month (fixed) in cases of physically disabled & blind candidates
Duration of fellowship is 5 years

Required eligibility and conditions for Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidate:

The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject
The candidate belonging to general/open category, 55% marks at UG level and 60% of marks at PG level required for getting eligible
The candidate belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) candidates, 50% at UG level and 55% at PG level required
The candidate belonging to general/open category the upper age limit for applicants is 55 years as on 1st July on the year of application
The candidate belonging SC/ST/OBC/PH/Minority communities the upper age limit for applicants is 60 years as on 1st July on the year of application

Application procedure for Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidate and document required:

Passport size photos
Graduate and postgraduate degree certificates
Caste certificate
Cast validity if required
Aadhar card
Identity proof e.g. voter ID, Driving license
Previous year mark sheet
Bank details, account holder name, account number, IFSC code, MICR code

Application procedure:

Willing and eligible candidates can apply for this scheme by visiting the official website i.e. www.ugc.ac.in
Check the “For Students” section on the bottom of the homepage
Press on “Scholarships & Fellowships” option from the list
After that, search and select the link according to your suitable scheme
Now, press on “Apply Now” button and fill the details in the form
Submit this form within the given time period and take a print out of it for future reference

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