UGC Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences 2015 : ugc.ac.in

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Facility : Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences 2015

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Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences :
Last Date:
31/05/2015

Introduction :
Swami Vivekananda was one of the great social thinker and pioneer in social reforms in India. Hewas chief disciple of Saint Ramakrishna Paramhansa. In a short life span of just 39 years, heintroduced Vedanta and Yoga to the western world. Swamiji stressed on different aspects of religion,education character building and social issues pertaining to India. Swami Vivekananda believed that
“Education is manifestation of perfection already in men”. To him education was
not mere collectionof information, but is more meaningful. He stressed that education should be man-making, life giving and Character building. Education is assimilation of noble ideas. He stressed to combine dynamic and scientific attitude of west with spirituality of our country.

In our country like many other developing countries of the world, girl child is discriminatedagainst from her birth, throughout her childhood and into her adulthood. It is very much evident from the skewed sex ratio in favor of men to women (men outnumber women) as sons are preferred over daughters. In many states the sex ratio is alarmingly low. The evil of feticide is prevalent in most part of the country. The situation is not good for the society as this may further increase crime against women. The root cause of this discrimination is lack of education, indifferent attitude and practices of the society against girl child and status of women in our society. In such circumstances education of women needs to be used and effective means for their empowerment and education will prepare them to have a control over their lives.

OBJECTIVES :
The objectives of the proposed scheme are :
** To support higher education of single girl child in Social Sciences.
** To recognize the value of observance of small family norm.
** To recognize the norm of single girl child in society.
** To propagate the concept of single girl child norm.
** Promoting single girls in the society.

TARGET GROUP AND ELIGIBILITY :
TARGET GROUP :
The girl students who are admitted in Ph. D. program in Social Sciences in Universities / Institutes and happen to be the only girl child in the family without having any brother or the girl student who are twin daughters/ fraternal daughter may also apply for scholarship under the aforesaid scheme.

ELIGIBILITY :
** Any single girl child of her parents.
** In a family if one son and one daughter is available then girl child will not be considered for scholarship under the scheme.
** The scheme is applicable to such a single girl child who has taken admission in regular, full -time Ph. D. program in Social Sciences in any recognized University/Institute. Admission to Ph.D. Course in Distance education mode is not covered under the scheme.

Age :
Girl students up to the age of 40 years for general and 45 years for the reserved category SC/ST/OBC and Physical handicapped at the time of admission in Ph.D courses are eligible.

NATURE OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE UNDER THE SCHEME :
** The numbers of slots for scholarship are 300 every year on the basis of eligible application correct in all respects, received through online mode against the advertisement to be published in National Dailies as well as on the UGC website.
** The selection would be made by the Expert committee as per the procedure of the commission. The result in respect of the list of selected candidates will be uploaded on the UGC website Simultaneously, the award letter will also be uploaded on UGC website which may be downloaded with the respective ID generated at the time of processing of the submission of their application form through online mode.
** The amount of Scholarship is-
** Rs.8,000/- p.m for first two years
** Rs.10,000/- p.m for third and fourth year
** No other additional grant will be payable in lieu of hostel charges and medical charges etc.

LEAVE :
** Leave for maximum period of 30 days in a year in addition to public holiday may be taken by the candidate with the approval of the Head of Department.
** Candidates are eligible for maternity leave with fellowship as per Government of India rules once during the tenure of their award.
** The candidate in special cases may be allowed by the Commission leave without scholarship for a period not exceeding three months during the tenure of award on the recommendation of the Head of department of the institution concerned. The period of leave without scholarship will be counted towards the tenure.

EXTENSION :
No extension is permissible beyond the total period of five years, at the end of this period the candidate ceases to be a UGC research scholar with immediate effect.

CENTRE CHANGE :
In special circumstances, change of the research centre is allowed only once during the entire tenure of the scholarship, with prior approval of UGC/Authorized agency. In order to apply for the change of research centre NOC (No objection certificate) from both the centres of research has to be sent duly forwarded by the competent authority.

PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING
** The progress of the candidate is monitored by the head of the department. The candidate is required to submit quarterly continuation certificate duly signed by the head of the department and forwarded by the Registar/Director to the designated branch of nominated bank.
** Candidates desirous of leaving the studies mid-way without completing research degree will have to take prior approval from the UGC by submitting an application along with the justification through the concerned Universities/Institution.
** Any candidate who discontinues the research without prior approval of the UGC will have to refund the whole amount through e-mode (RTGS/NEFT) directly to UGC account.
** No extension is permissible beyond five years.
** The student who is awarded Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Single Girl Child for research in Social Sciences will not be accepting any other scholarships.
** The candidate availing this scheme will submit a soft as well as hard copy of thesis and certificate of completion of Ph.D. course duly signed by the competent authority.
** If the candidate wishes to leave the scholarship before the end of the tenure, it should be done with prior approval of the Commission.
** The candidate shall not accept or hold any appointment, paid or otherwise, or receive any emoluments, salary, stipend, etc. from any other source during the tenure of the scholarship.

Procedure For Release Of Grant By The Ugc :
** On receipt of Joining Report (Annexure-I) of the candidate together with required documents, the UGC office/authorized agency would release the first installment of the admissible grant to the concerned beneficiary.
** Thereafter, the grant is released on receipt of the Utilization Certificate and statement of expenditure for the last grant paid (Annexures- III, IV).
** The candidate has to give a continuation certificate (Annexure – VI) in every three months to UGC/authorized agency to continue his/her fellowship.
** The candidate shall submit a half yearly progress report on the progress of his/her research work duly signed by Guide and Head and forwarded by Registrar/Director. (Annexure V)
** On completion of the degree an audited utilization certificate is to be submitted through the University/Institution where the candidate has worked under the scheme.

CANCELLATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
UGC may terminate scholarship of any candidate in case of :
** Misconduct of the awardees, if any, reported by the University/Institution.
** Unsatisfactory progress report.
** Candidates being found ineligible at a later date shall face the penal action and will also be liable to refund the entire scholarship amount paid.

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED :
** The candidate is required to submit an application only through ONLINE MODE.
** Proof of admission in Ph.D. degree course in a recognized Indian University covered under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act.
** A certificate from the University/Institute where student has taken admission to Ph.D.Course .
** Proof of being single girl child- An affidavit on Rs.50/- Stamp paper from the student/parent duly attested by SDM / First Class Magistrate / Gazetted Officer (not below the rank of Tahsildar) copying the prescribed languages. (Annexure II).
** Marksheet for Under-Graduate and Post-Graduate degree.