The gate of the government primary school in village Kaire, Punjab
People crossing the Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly river, Kolkata

UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme

The scheme aims to strengthen basic science research by allowing talented professors nearing superannuation to continue research and mentor Ph.D. students. It provides a monthly fellowship and an annual research grant for 3 years.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry of Education
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsResearch, Fellowship, Science, PhD, UGC, BSR, Technology, Associate Professor, Professor

Before you apply

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