Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members

About The Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant

Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant program, a prestigious research grant scheme initiated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE). This scheme aims to provide opportunities for newly recruited faculty members in universities, institutes, and colleges to pursue research in their respective areas of expertise.

DoHE aims to support newly appointed Assistant Professors in pursuing research in their respective areas of expertise. With a generous scholarship amount of ₹10,00,000 for a tenure of 2 years, this grant enables faculty members to contribute significantly to the research landscape of India. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website as per the annual advertisement published by the UGC.

Objectives of this scholarships

To Provide financial support to newly appointed faculty members for research endeavors.
To Encourage research activities among Assistant Professors.
To Foster academic growth and innovation in higher education institutions.

Full Overview Of Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members

Particulars	Details
Scholarship Name	Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members
Covering Region	All India
Launched By	University Grants Commission (UGC), Department of Higher Education (DoHE)
Objective	Facilitating research endeavors for newly appointed Assistant Professors
Beneficiary	Newly recruited Assistant Professors in universities, institutes, and colleges
Scholarship Amount	₹10,00,000 (for a tenure of 2 years)
Mode Of Application	Online/Offline
Last Date Of Application	Annually, as per UGC advertisement
Official Website	https://frg.ugc.ac.in/

Eligibility criteria

Institutional Affiliation:
- Faculty members regularly appointed in universities, deemed-to-be-universities, and institutions of national importance.
Appointment Status:
- Newly appointed Assistant Professors against permanent posts.
Educational Qualification:
- Possession of a Ph.D. degree.
Research Publications:
- Minimum of five (5) research papers published in journals of international repute.
Application Timeframe:
- Application within two years from the date of joining the post.

Selection Procedure

UGC will invite online applications for Research Grants for newly recruited faculty members.
The applications will be evaluated by minimum of three referees assigned by the UGC as per area of research proposed by the applicant.
The evaluation includes the merit of the proposed project, the professional standing of candidate and the institution where the research is to be carried out.
The final merit list will be generated based on the scores from the referees. The results will be posted on the UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in).
Selected candidates can download their award letter through UGC website.
The whole process would be akin to that employed for manuscript handling and evaluation by leading international journals and will be a paperless exercise. No interim queries will be entertained.
The Commission reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the award of Research Grant without assigning any reason

Scholarship Amounts & benefits

Tenure	Slots	Financial Assistance
2 years	132	₹10,00,000

Under the scheme, the quantum of support provided is ₹10,00,000. This grant can be utilized for various purposes including:

Purchasing Minor Equipment: Buying equipment necessary for research and development activities.
Consumables: Procuring materials and supplies essential for conducting experiments and research.
Contingencies: Covering unforeseen expenses that may arise during the course of the project.
Fieldwork: Funding expenses related to field visits, data collection, and field experiments.
Travel: Covering travel expenses for attending conferences, workshops, or meetings within the country.

However, there are certain restrictions on the usage of the grant:

The grant cannot be used for international travel.
It cannot be used for purchasing furniture items.
It cannot be utilized for appointing a project assistant or research fellow.

Required Documents

Scanned passport-size photograph and signature (format: jpg, size upto 1 MB).
Complete research proposal (size upto 5 MB) and an abstract (size upto 1 MB).
Auto-generated form signed by HoD/Registrar.

How to apply

Step 1: Read the Guidelines

Visit the website https://frg.ugc.ac.in/
Read the guidelines carefully under the relevant scheme to ensure eligibility.

Step:2 Registration

Click on “New User” for the scheme you wish to apply.
Here, you need to fill in all the details for registration and provide an email address which will be used for all future correspondence.

● Please keep ready a scanned copy of your passport size photograph and signature (size upto I MB , format: jpg), before registration.
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button, after filling in all details.
Step:2 Login

● After registration, you will receive an email from ugchelp@mail.inflibnet.ac.in providing Scheme Login Credentials to log in to fill application form.

● You need to fill in received credentials
● You need to change password for logging in for the first time. Please remember new password,.
● After Logging in, a Pop-up message showing the eligibility criteria will be displayed on the dashboard
Step:3 Dashboard
● Verify and complete your profile details.

●Here, you need to click on the “Eligibility Criteria” button

Step:4 Eligibility alert
● Read all the criteria and click on the check box next to UGC guidelines, after careful reading of guidelines.

Step:6 Eligibility
● Now yo will need to Please fill in all the required details
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step:6 Data Capturing Format for Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty
● Here, data capturing dashboard will be displayed where you need to fill in PG, PhD, and
other details

Step:7 PG Details
● You need to fill in your PG details
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step:8 Doctoral Research Details
● You need to fill in your doctoral research details
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step:9 Professional Details
● You need to fill in professional detail
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step:10 Research Details
● Please keep a scanned copy of complete Research Proposal (size upto 5 MB) and an abstract (size upto 1 MB)
● You need to fill in your research details and upload the required documents
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step:11 Declaration
● Please read the declaration carefully.
● If you agree with the declaration, click on the check box next to “I Agree with above”
● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step:12 Auto Generated Form
● After filling the application form, an auto-generated form will be displayed on your
screen. Please take the print out of the same,sign it and get it signed by the
HoD/Registrar and upload the same before the submission of the application
form.

●After uploading duly signed and stamped auto generated form, the process
of submission of application form will be complete. write in very easy and different points

Step 10: Declaration

● Please read the declaration carefully.

● If you agree with the declaration, click on the check box next to “I Agree with above”

● And Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Offline Process