DR. D. S. KOTHARI POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME
Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship (DSKPDF) Scheme was
introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in year 2007 on the
recommendation of the Empowered Committee (EC) chaired by Professor M.
M. Sharma. In addition to the existing RA/PDF positions provided by
various funding agencies, a need was felt for PDF scheme running in a
flexible mode, with fast track, on-line handling and decision making. It
was envisaged that the new PDF scheme must be tuned to the ground
realities prevailing in our university system. The DSKPDF Scheme was
also expected to provide an opportunity to many fresh Ph. D..s to
overcome the deficiencies in training at the doctoral level research and
to explore new areas of research in better settings in the Indian
University Sector.
DSKPDF Scheme is open for full time research work, predominantly to young researchers preferably below 35 years of age who have received their Ph. D. degree or have submitted their Ph. D. thesis. The Reservation Policy of Government of India with regard to SC/ST/OBC/PH is followed. Appropriate age relaxations for reserved category/women candidates are given as per UGC guidelines. It is necessary that candidates identify Mentor for their postdoctoral Research work and obtain his/her consent for the guidance. After the selection, those holding the Ph. D. degree are directly awarded the PDF. Those who have submitted their Ph. D. thesis are awarded a 'bridging fellowship' (with marginally reduced stipend) until they are formally awarded the Ph. D. degree. DSKPDF is tenable only at the Science Departments of Indian Universities and UGC funded inter-University centers (such as IUCAA) which are eligible to receive Development grants from the UGC.
Eligibility-
Aspirant below 35 years of age (Up to 3, 5 and 10 years of age
relaxation for OBC, SC/ST/Women and physically handicapped respectively
is admissible), who have either received a Ph.D. degree or submitted
their Ph.D. thesis under science faculty are eligible to apply. It is
necessary that candidate identifies a Mentor (affiliated to
University/Institute wherein DSK Fellowship is tenable) for his/her
postdoctoral Research work and obtain his/her consent for the
mentorship. If selected, those holding the Ph.D. degree will be directly
awarded the PDF. Those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis will be
awarded a 'bridging fellowship' (with marginally reduced stipend) until
they are formally awarded the Ph.D. degree. Higher PDF (with marginally
elevated stipend) is admissible for those applicants, identified as
outstanding by standing (core) peer committee of reviewers.
Teachers below age of 35, working on confirmed posts in Academic Institutes may also apply. However, along with the hard copy, they will be required to submit a certificate from their Head of the Institution (Registrar of University / Principal of a college) that the teacher will be given attest one year of sabbatical / special leave without financial support for carrying out their postdoctoral work.
The fellowship will be awarded on a yearly basis with renewal/termination clause on the basis of PDF mentor/peer group appraisal. However, the maximum duration of the PDF award would be 3 years. No extension is possible under any circumstances. Candidates should give an undertaking while availing the award, along with the endorsement of the research mentor that they would stay in place for a minimum of six months. Once the candidate is awarded the DSKPDF, and he/she joins the fellowship, he/she will not eligible to apply ever again for DSKPDF in the same or other workplace.
If applicant has already applied for Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship and has been declared as unsuccessful, he/she is permitted to apply freshly with new research proposal only after one year from date of declaration of the earlier result.
Stipend: [Effective from 1st December 2014]
The monthly stipend for these awards would be as follows
DSKPDF Scheme is open for full time research work, predominantly to young researchers preferably below 35 years of age who have received their Ph. D. degree or have submitted their Ph. D. thesis. The Reservation Policy of Government of India with regard to SC/ST/OBC/PH is followed. Appropriate age relaxations for reserved category/women candidates are given as per UGC guidelines. It is necessary that candidates identify Mentor for their postdoctoral Research work and obtain his/her consent for the guidance. After the selection, those holding the Ph. D. degree are directly awarded the PDF. Those who have submitted their Ph. D. thesis are awarded a 'bridging fellowship' (with marginally reduced stipend) until they are formally awarded the Ph. D. degree. DSKPDF is tenable only at the Science Departments of Indian Universities and UGC funded inter-University centers (such as IUCAA) which are eligible to receive Development grants from the UGC.
Eligibility-
Aspirant below 35 years of age (Up to 3, 5 and 10 years of age
relaxation for OBC, SC/ST/Women and physically handicapped respectively
is admissible), who have either received a Ph.D. degree or submitted
their Ph.D. thesis under science faculty are eligible to apply. It is
necessary that candidate identifies a Mentor (affiliated to
University/Institute wherein DSK Fellowship is tenable) for his/her
postdoctoral Research work and obtain his/her consent for the
mentorship. If selected, those holding the Ph.D. degree will be directly
awarded the PDF. Those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis will be
awarded a 'bridging fellowship' (with marginally reduced stipend) until
they are formally awarded the Ph.D. degree. Higher PDF (with marginally
elevated stipend) is admissible for those applicants, identified as
outstanding by standing (core) peer committee of reviewers.Teachers below age of 35, working on confirmed posts in Academic Institutes may also apply. However, along with the hard copy, they will be required to submit a certificate from their Head of the Institution (Registrar of University / Principal of a college) that the teacher will be given attest one year of sabbatical / special leave without financial support for carrying out their postdoctoral work.
The fellowship will be awarded on a yearly basis with renewal/termination clause on the basis of PDF mentor/peer group appraisal. However, the maximum duration of the PDF award would be 3 years. No extension is possible under any circumstances. Candidates should give an undertaking while availing the award, along with the endorsement of the research mentor that they would stay in place for a minimum of six months. Once the candidate is awarded the DSKPDF, and he/she joins the fellowship, he/she will not eligible to apply ever again for DSKPDF in the same or other workplace.
If applicant has already applied for Dr. D. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship and has been declared as unsuccessful, he/she is permitted to apply freshly with new research proposal only after one year from date of declaration of the earlier result.
Stipend: [Effective from 1st December 2014]
The monthly stipend for these awards would be as follows
- Bridging fellowship for First, Second and third year : Rs. 34,100/-
- Normal fellowship for First, Second and third year is Rs. 43,400/-, Rs. 45,000/- and Rs. 46,500/- respectively
- Higher fellowship for First, Second and third year : Rs. 46,500/-
Application process-
Results of candidates applied for DSKPDF - Click Here
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