Junior Research Fellowship In Sciences, Humanities, And Social Sciences

What is Junior Research Fellowship In Sciences, Humanities, And Social Sciences?

The scheme of Junior Research Fellowship in Sciences, Humanities, and Social Science by UGC, Dept. of Education, is open to candidates who qualify for the National Eligibility Test-Junior Research Fellowship(NET-JRF) of the UGC and the UGC-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (UGC-CSIR).

Benefit

**Fellowship Amount:** Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): ₹37,000 per month for 2 years Senior Research Fellowship (SRF): ₹42,000 per month for the remaining period **Contingency A (for Humanities & Social Sciences):** ₹10,000 per annum for JRF ₹20,500 per annum for SRF **Contingency B (for Science Scholars):** ₹12,000 per annum for JRF ₹25,000 per annum for SRF **Housing Rent Allowance (HRA)** **(HRA is provided as per the categorization of cities by the Government of India.)** **Hostel Accommodation:** - If suitable single-seated hostel accommodation is provided by the institution, the fellow is eligible to receive only hostel fees (excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc.). - A certificate confirming this must be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal. - HRA is not permissible for fellows staying in hostel accommodation. **Alternative Accommodation:** - If hostel accommodation is not available, the fellow may be provided with single accommodation by the host institution. - In such cases, rent paid by the fellow may be reimbursed on an actual basis, subject to the HRA ceiling set by the Government of India. **Self-Arranged Accommodation:** - If the fellow arranges her own accommodation, she is entitled to HRA as per the Government of India's city categorization norms. **Medical Facilities** - No separate or fixed medical assistance is provided under the fellowship. - However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available at the institution, uni

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry of Education

Benefit type

other

Key eligibility

1. The candidates must have qualified NET-JRF or the UGC-CSIR Joint Test. 1. The candidates must register for M.Phil/Ph.D. in a recognized University/Institution/College within two years from: - The date of declaration of the result, or - The date of issue of the award letter, or - The date of joini

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Benefits

**Fellowship Amount:** Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): ₹37,000 per month for 2 years Senior Research Fellowship (SRF): ₹42,000 per month for the remaining period **Contingency A (for Humanities & Social Sciences):** ₹10,000 per annum for JRF ₹20,500 per annum for SRF **Contingency B (for Science Scholars):** ₹12,000 per annum for JRF ₹25,000 per annum for SRF **Housing Rent Allowance (HRA)** **(HRA is provided as per the categorization of cities by the Government of India.)** **Hostel Accommodation:** - If suitable single-seated hostel accommodation is provided by the institution, the fellow is eligible to receive only hostel fees (excluding mess, electricity, water charges, etc.). - A certificate confirming this must be furnished through the Registrar/Director/Principal. - HRA is not permissible for fellows staying in hostel accommodation. **Alternative Accommodation:** - If hostel accommodation is not available, the fellow may be provided with single accommodation by the host institution. - In such cases, rent paid by the fellow may be reimbursed on an actual basis, subject to the HRA ceiling set by the Government of India. **Self-Arranged Accommodation:** - If the fellow arranges her own accommodation, she is entitled to HRA as per the Government of India's city categorization norms. **Medical Facilities** - No separate or fixed medical assistance is provided under the fellowship. - However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available at the institution, uni

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the universities/institutions/colleges recognized u, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Guidelines (Plan XII) ↗
• Guidelines (Plan XI) ↗
• View on myScheme (Government of India) ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.