RGISFM

The scheme "Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members" was introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). The objective of this research grant is to provide opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members of Universities/ Institutes/ Colleges.

The scheme "Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members" was introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). The objective of this research grant is to provide opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members of Universities/ Institutes/ Colleges (hereinafter “Institutions”) to pursue research in their area(s).

(i) Faculty members regularly appointed and working in the following institutions are eligible to apply under the schemes:

(a) Universities (including constituent and affiliated colleges/institutions) are included under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, and have valid accreditation from NAAC.

(b) Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and having valid accreditation from NAAC.

(c) Institutions fully funded by Central or State Governments and empowered to award Degrees.

(d) Institutions of National Importance.

(ii) The age of the applicant should not be greater than 50 years. (Faculty above 50 years of age is not eligible to apply).

(iii) The applicant should have a minimum of 10 years of service left in the University from the date of submission of his / her application.

(iv) The applicant must have successfully supervised a Ph.D. dissertation of 5 full-time candidates

(v) The applicant must have successfully completed at least 2 sponsored research projects funded by national/international government or private agencies.

Tenure: 2 years.

Slots: 200 or as may be decided by the Commission

Financial Assistance:

• The quantum of support under the scheme is ₹ 10,00,000.
• The grant can be utilized for purchasing items like minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, fieldwork, travel, etc.
• The grant cannot be used for international travel, purchasing furniture items, or for appointing a project assistant or research fellow.
• The quantum of funds under these heads can be decided by the recipient depending on his / her needs.
• The items/equipment purchased from this grant shall be the property of the University.

Release of Grants:

The grant will be released in 3 installments to the university.

• Initially, 50% of the grant will be released on receipt of the joining report (Annexure-I). 1. The next installment of 25% of the research grant shall be paid on submission of the utilization certificate (_Annexure-II_) of the first installment. 1. The final installment of 25% of the research grant shall be released on a reimbursement basis on submitting the claims and utilization certificate of the second installment.

However, the tenure to utilize the whole grant shall be 2 years from the release of the first installment of the research grant.

Termination of Award:

The Grant is liable to be terminated in the case of:

• Misconduct.
• The awardee is found ineligible later.
• Any false/misleading information furnished by the awardee or any fraudulent activity by the Awardees shall lead to Penal action against him/her.
• Plagiarism or unethical practices.
• Any corrupt practices by the awardee.
• Violation of terms and conditions of the fellowship.

Before terminating/canceling the Grant, the faculty member shall be given a reasonable opportunity to defend himself/herself.