Emeritus Fellowship

1. Introduction

The University Grants Commission floated the Scheme of “Emeritus Fellowship” in order to provide an opportunity to the superannuated teachers of universities, colleges and institutions approved under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act who have been actively engaged in research and teaching programmes in the preceding years to undertake research, without any restriction of position or pay scales.

2. Objectives

To provide an opportunity to superannuated teachers of all recognized universities and colleges approved under UGC Act, to pursue active research in their respective field of specialization.

5. Procedure for Applying for the Scheme

The eligible superannuated teachers in universities / institutions can apply any time throughout the year in the prescribed format for the Scheme. (Annexure-I) They are required to send two of their best publications/research works with the application. The application (two sets of the proposal ) has to be routed through the Registrar/Principal of University/College, the applicant chooses to work with

3. Target Group and Eligibility

Target Group- Highly qualified and experienced, superannuated or likely to be superannuated within 6 months, teachers of recognized universities/colleges/institutions. Eligibility- The eligibility will be based on the quality of research and published work contributed by the teacher in his/her service career. The awardee (superannuated) can work under this scheme with a well defined time bound action plan upto the age of 70 years or upto two years (non-extendable) of the award whichever is earlier.

4. Nature of Assistance Available Under the Scheme

5. The number of slots available under the Scheme are 100 for Science streams and

100 for Humanities, Social Sciences and Languages (total 200 Slots) at any one given time basis. The assistance available under the scheme is :

2. Honorarium of Rs. 20,000/- p.m. from UGC. for two years ( non-extendable)

3. Contingency grant (Non-lapsable) of Rs. 50,000/- p.a towards secretarial

assistance, travel within the country connected with the research project, stationery, postage, consumables, books and journals and equipments. However 3 books and journals and equipments etc. procured out of the contingency grant will be the property of the university/college/institute