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GSRF Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme 2024 : Goa State Research Foundation

What is GSRF Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme?

Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme 2024 is sponsored by Goa State Research Foundation (GSRF). Only full-time PhD students are eligible to apply for this fellowship. Must have 15 years certificate of residence from Goa. The upper age limit for the fellowship is 35 years, calculated as of the last date of application submission. The scope of this Scheme is to provide financial assistance to young researchers who do not have any fellowship or scholarship. Last Date of Fellowship is 31st July 2024.

Objectives & Scope of Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

This scheme aims to promote excellence in research and innovation in Higher Education by supporting young researchers in various disciplines.
The following are the key objectives:
** To identify motivated young researchers doing research at PhD level in frontier areas of all disciplines.
** To provide financial support to them through fellowship and contingency grants and engage them in research.
** The scope of this Scheme is to provide financial assistance to young researchers who do not have any fellowship or scholarship. Assistance will be in the form of fellowship and contingency grant, initially for two years to carry out their Doctoral (PhD) work and extend the same for the third year based on proven performance.

Eligibility of Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

The Doctoral (Ph.D.) Fellowship aims to promote fundamental research and create a research culture in the State of Goa. Through this Doctoral Fellowship, meritorious candidates pursuing a full-time PhD program at Goa University, its affiliated or autonomous colleges, or its recognised research centres such as CSIR-NIO, NCPOR and ICAR-CCARI will be supported.

To be eligible, the candidate must have the following:
** Have 15 years certificate of residence from Goa,
** The candidate must have qualified in any of the examinations recognised by Goa University for PhD admission,
** Only full-time PhD students are eligible to apply for this fellowship. Must have a confirmed PhD registration at Goa University within the last one year on the last date of application submission.
** Those candidates who do not fall under category (3) above can also apply, provided that they
** Are not completing three years from the initial (provisional) date of registration at Goa University on the last date for submission of application and
** Have at least one published article from their PhD work as a lead or corresponding author in UGC-CARE Group II journal.
** The maximum support period will be only two years for those candidates falling under category (4). They are not eligible for an extension in the third year.
** The upper age limit for the fellowship is 35 years, calculated as of the last date of application submission. Age relaxation of 5 (five) years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD & Women candidates.
** The selected fellows under this scheme are not eligible to receive any other fellowship/salary from any Government or Non-Governmental sources during the tenure of the fellowship.
** The fellowship is tenable only at Goa University, its affiliated or autonomous colleges, or its recognised Research Centres. The host institution should provide necessary administrative and infrastructural support.
** The fellowship is purely a temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years which may be extended for an additional one year for the students falling under the category (3) above, provided the student has at least one published article as a lead author or corresponding author in UGC-CARE Group II journal, during the previous two years.
** If the candidate submits his/her thesis during the fellowship period, the day of submission of the thesis will be considered the last day of the fellowship.
** Those who are affiliated / registered to / in institution not having provisions for financial assistance / fellowships, will be considered on priority basis for GSRF fellowship

Procedure of Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR THE SCHEME :
Candidates must submit their application online in the prescribed proforma, along with required certificates/documents in response to the call/advertisement issued by the GSRF from time to time.

PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION OF RESEARCH FELLOWS :
** Applications received from applicants will be scrutinised for eligibility by the officials of GSRF or the committee appointed for the purpose.
** The scrutinised proposals shall be reviewed by the experts /expert committee appointed for the purpose and allot scores.
** The Governing Council of GSRF will take the final decision based on the scores and recommendations made by the Committee.
** The Governing Council will decide the number of fellowships based on the availability of funds under the scheme.

PROCEDURE FOR RELEASE OF FELLOWSHIP/GRANTS :
** The first six months of the fellowship and the contingency grant of Rs 25,000/- (Twenty-five thousand only) for the first year will be released to the Head of the Institution where the candidate works after the selection.

The submission of the following documents as per the time frame given is mandatory:
** Six monthly progress reports (at the end of the sixth and eighteenth months).
** Satisfactory Performance Report (given by the Research Guide every six months).
** Annual Report of the work carried out (at the end of the first year in the prescribed format; to be reviewed by the committee appointed for the purpose).
** Annual Statement of Expenditure and Utilization Certificate (at the end of the first year).
** Final Technical Report (at the end of the second year in the prescribed format; to be reviewed by the committee appointed for the purpose).
** Consolidated Statement of Expenditure and Utilization Certificate (at the end of the second year).
** The candidates eligible for the extension (third year) shall submit a request in the prescribed format and a soft copy of their publications along with (e) and (f) above.
** The candidates on extension also shall submit a six-monthly report at the end of the thirtieth month and documents as in (e) and (f) at the end of the third year.
** The timely release of instalments is contingent upon submitting the documents as above.

Documents Required for Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

** Category certificate in pdf format (if applicable)
** Domicile certificate in pdf format
** Passport photo (jpg format)
** PhD confirmation letter/certificate from Goa University
** Declaration by the candidate in pdf format
** Certificate from the Research Guide in pdf format
** Certificate from the Head of the Institute in pdf format
** Aadhar Card (self attested)

FAQ on Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

I have registered for PhD but the registration is yet to be confirmed. Can I apply?
You can apply only after confirmation of registration.

I have 15 years of domicile, but I am pursuing my PhD at a University other than Goa University. Can I apply?
No. You need to register with Goa University.

It is more than one year since my registration is confirmed. Am I eligible to apply?
Yes, but you should have published a research paper (as per the condition specified in the scheme).

I am getting another fellowship, but I want to apply for this and leave that. Is it permitted?
No. At the date of application, you should not be availing of any other fellowship.

I was on fellowship till last month. Now I am not on any fellowship. Am I eligible?
Yes. You are eligible.

When I am availing this fellowship, if I get a better fellowship, can I leave this?
Yes! You can do so by informing GSRF in writing through the proper channel.

How long the process will take?
The whole reviewing process and approval is likely to take around four months.

Whom to contact for clarification?
Please write to office.gsrf[AT]gmail.com

What is the Last Date of GSRF Research Fellowship?

Last Date of GSRF Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme 2024 is 31st July 2024.

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