On Teachers' Day, UGC to launch research grants and fellowship schemes; check details

The announcement regarding the same was made on the official Twitter handle of UGC India. The launch event is supposed to take place at 3 PM through a livestream on the official Twitter and YouTube channels of UGC

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University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced that it will launch new research grants and a series of Fellowship schemes on the occasion of Teachers' Day today, 5 September. The announcement regarding the same was made on the official Twitter handle of UGC India. The launch event is supposed to take place at 3 PM through a livestream on the official Twitter and YouTube channels of UGC. A total of 3 grants and 2 fellowship schemes have been announced by the commission. As per the information by the UGC, three research grants for faculty members and in-service teachers will be launched. A total of 100 available slots are available for this fellowship, and selected candidates will receive Rs 50,000 per month and Rs 50,000 per year as a contingency.

Here are the details of the fellowship scheme:

As per media reports, the ‘Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members’ is being launched to provide research opportunities to teachers who have retired. A total of 100 slots are available for this fellowship and those who get selected will be given Rs 50,000 per month as part of the fellowship. A sum of Rs 50,000 per annum will also be given as contingency.

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