Guidelines for BSR Fellowships in Sciences for Students - UGC

Launched by the University Grant Commission (UGC), the UGC BSR Fellowship in Science for outstanding students who are willing to carry out advanced studies and research leading to PhD degrees in sciences.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this UGC scholarship, an applicant must belong to the Departments of Sciences, Bio-sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Engineering Sciences of the noted universities. Candidates must be willing to undertake advanced studies and research leading to PhD degrees in sciences.

Terms and conditions:

The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the BSR scheme. Upon expiry of this period, if the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended further for a period of five years under the enhanced emoluments as SRF.

The recommendation of the Committee shall be submitted to the UGC designated agency for upgradation to the level of RGNF-SRF in the prescribed proforma (Annexure- VI ).