June 30, 2016
Extended date: July 15, 2016
Dr. S Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered and sponsored by University Grants Commission (UGC). The motto of this Postdoctoral Fellowship is to provide fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students who wish to carry out the advanced studies and research in Humanities and Social Sciences including languages in Indian Universities and Colleges
Every year total 200 postdoctoral fellowships are offered for all subjects and the interested candidates need to make online applications for the fellowship on the official website of University Grants Commission.The fellowship will be offered for a period of three years and the tenure cannot be further extended.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in India
At the end of every three months, the candidates are required to submit a “Continuation Certificate” duly signed by Guide and forwarded by the concerned authority. On completion of the Fellowship, the applicants have to submit to the Commission a final report (hard as well as soft copy), in about 500 words and a copy of published work, if any.
Gender | Both |
Region | All India |
Class/ Age | Ph.D. |
Details | Minimum Marks:
Age Limit:The applicant must not be older than 35 years.
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The financial assistance available under Dr. S Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences is as follows:
Category |
Amount Payable |
Fellowship |
@Rs.38,000 - 1st year @Rs.40,300 - 2nd year @Rs.41,900 - 3rd year |
Other Contingency in addition to the Fellowship Amount |
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Contingency |
@Rs.50,000 p.a. for three years |
Escorts/Reader Assistance |
@ Rs.2,000 p.m. (fixed) in case of physically challenged candidates |
Kindly Note: Fellowship cannot be transferred from one minority community to another
Dr. S Radhakrishnan Postdoctoral Fellowship Application Process can only be made Online on the official website of UGC. Below is the brief synopsis of the Application Process:
Click Here to Apply Online
Candidates need to complete the online application form and there is no need to send any printed document or application form to UGC by post.
The selections for the fellow will be done on the basis of academic merit prepared out of the applications received for the Fellowship and Interview of the candidates. The details of the process are as follow:
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences Selection Criteria
Category | Minimum Cut off Percentage | Minimum PG Cut off Percentage |
General | 60 | 60 |
SC | 60 | 60 |
ST | 60 | 60 |
OBC | 60 | 60 |
PwD | 50 | 55 |
Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women
Category | Minimum Cut off Percentage | Minimum PG Cut off Percentage |
General | 60 | 60 |
SC | 60 | 60 |
ST | 60 | 60 |
OBC | 60 | 60 |
PwD | 50 | 55 |
Post Doctoral Fellowships for SC/ST Candidates
Category | Minimum Cut off Percentage | Minimum PG Cut off Percentage |
General | 60 | 60 |
SC | 60 | 60 |
PwD | 50 | 55 |
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