Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Young Faculty Research Fellowships
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Overview
This fellowship is meant for Young Faculty having regular position at their institution and proven track record in research. Support is provisioned for 50 candidates, for an initial period of support of 2 years, extendible till 5 years based on performance review.
Details
The “Young Faculty Research Fellowship YFRF ” is a component of the “Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT”, implemented by the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. The objective of the scheme is to promote R&D, create an innovative ecosystem, and enhance India’s competitiveness in the knowledge-intensive sectors of Electronics System Design & Manufacturing ESDM and IT/IT Enabled Services IT/ITES . This fellowship is meant for Young Faculty having regular position at their institution and proven track record in research. Support is provisioned for 50 candidates, for an initial period of support of 2 years, extendible till 5th year based on performance review.
Benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
2. The applicant must have obtained PhD degree from a recognized University with first class (in terms of grades, etc.) in all preceding levels and a good academic record throughout.
3. The applicant must have a regular position in the institute and should be engaged in research.
4. The upper age limit for the fellowship is 40 years on the date of submission of application.
5. YFRF under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme can be availed only once by a candidate in his/her career.
6. The applicant availing any other fellowship is not eligible to apply.
7. Proposals for allotment of YFRF are to be submitted through eligible institutions only.
8. Each institution in the proposal may submit up to three nominations for the award for each round of call for applications.
9. ***Discontinuation of the Fellowship:***
10. The performance of YFRF would be reviewed periodically as per the discretion of PhD Cell, DIC; MeitY.
11. A detailed performance assessment/review of award would be conducted annually and decision on continuation of YFRF would be taken accordingly.
12. If any fellow wishes to discontinue the fellowship, the institution should inform Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme immediately. One month's notice is to be given to DIC through the institution before the date of discontinuation.
13. The implementing institution should not incur any expenditure from the date of termination of the project or the date of resignation of the fellow. The institution will ensure the submission of work report and other requisite documents from YFRF awardee.
14. PhD Cell, DIC; MeitY reserves the right to hold/ stop/ terminate the Fellowship at any stage because of reasons including, but not limited to the following:
15. - Appropriate progress is not being made.
16. - The grant is not being utilized properly.
17. - Violation/ Non-compliance of guidelines.
18. - Any other reason, which is deemed appropriate by PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY.
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Required Documents
• Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme wherein eligible institutions submit nominations for YFRF against an active call for proposal by Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY. Accordingly, the applicants may contact their respective institutions for documents and other formalities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the YFRF scheme?
A: The main objective is to encourage high-quality research in emerging areas of ESDM and IT/ITES by supporting talented young faculty members in academic and R&D institutions.
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Q: How many fellowships are awarded under this scheme?
A: A total of 50 fellowships are provisioned.
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Q: What is the duration of the fellowship?
A: The fellowship is awarded for an initial period of 2 years, extendable up to a maximum of 5 years based on performance review.
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Q: Which institutions are eligible to participate in the scheme?
A: Please visit [https://phd.dic.gov.in/eligibility](https://phd.dic.gov.in/eligibility) for eligibility criteria
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Q: What support is available for Young Faculty Research Fellowship?
A: - Fellowship of ₹20,000 per month (in addition to regular salary).
- Research Contingency Grant of ₹5 lakh per year
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Q: Can faculty from private institutions apply for the Young Faculty Research Fellowship?
A: Yes, if the institution & applicant meet the eligibility criteria specified in the guidelines
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Q: Can an awardee of another research fellowship avail the Young Faculty Research Fellowship?
A: No, the candidate must opt for only one fellowship.
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Q: How a faculty can apply for Young Faculty Research Fellowship (YFRF)?
A: PhD Cell invites nominations periodically from eligible institutions for award of YFRF under the scheme. Subsequently the nominations received are evaluated and accordingly, the fellowships are awarded.
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Q: What are the research areas?
A: ESDM & IT / ITeS
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Q: Is the fellowship tenable outside India?
A: No, it is tenable only in India at recognized academic and R&D institutions.
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Q: Is there an age limit for applying?
A: Yes, the maximum age is 40 years on the date of submission of application.
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Q: Can I apply if I have already availed YFRF in the past?
A: No, the fellowship can be availed only once in a career.
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Q: Can I apply directly as an individual?
A: No, proposals must be submitted through eligible institutions only.
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Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
The applicant must have obtained PhD degree from a recognized University with first class (in terms of grades, etc.) in all preceding levels and a good academic record throughout.
The applicant must have a regular position in the institute and should be engaged in research.
The upper age limit for the fellowship is 40 years on the date of submission of application.
YFRF under Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme can be availed only once by a candidate in his/her career.
The applicant availing any other fellowship is not eligible to apply.
Proposals for allotment of YFRF are to be submitted through eligible institutions only.
Each institution in the proposal may submit up to three nominations for the award for each round of call for applications.
***Discontinuation of the Fellowship:***
The performance of YFRF would be reviewed periodically as per the discretion of PhD Cell, DIC; MeitY.
A detailed performance assessment/review of award would be conducted annually and decision on continuation of YFRF would be taken accordingly.
If any fellow wishes to discontinue the fellowship, the institution should inform Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme immediately. One month&#39;s notice is to be given to DIC through the institution before the date of discontinuation.
The implementing institution should not incur any expenditure from the date of termination of the project or the date of resignation of the fellow. The institution will ensure the submission of work report and other requisite documents from YFRF awardee.
PhD Cell, DIC; MeitY reserves the right to hold/ stop/ terminate the Fellowship at any stage because of reasons including, but not limited to the following:
- Appropriate progress is not being made.
- The grant is not being utilized properly.
- Violation/ Non-compliance of guidelines.
- Any other reason, which is deemed appropriate by PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY.
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Benefits
Nature of Support:
Duration of Support:
Required Documents
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| 1 | Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme wherein eligible institutions submit nominations for YFRF against an active call for proposal by Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY. Accordingly, the applicants may contact their respective institutions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main objective is to encourage high-quality research in emerging areas of ESDM and IT/ITES by supporting talented young faculty members in academic and R&D institutions. <br>