Dr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members

• Financial support of Rs. 10,00,000
• Tenure of 2 years
• 132 slots available

The grant can be used for various research-related expenses. The funds will be disbursed directly to the faculty member's institution.

• Must be aged between 18 and 65 years
• Must be a newly appointed Assistant Professor on a permanent post
• Must hold a Ph.D. degree
• Must have at least five published research papers in international journals
• Must apply within two years of joining the university

• No specific exclusions mentioned, but only newly appointed faculty are eligible.

• Passport-size photograph (jpg, up to 1 MB)
• Signature (jpg, up to 1 MB)
• Complete research proposal (up to 5 MB)
• Abstract (up to 1 MB)
• Signed auto-generated application form

1. Read the guidelines on the UGC website.
2. Register as a new user and provide your email.
3. Log in using the credentials sent to your email.
4. Fill in the application form with required details.
5. Upload necessary documents.
6. Submit the application.

To check the application status, log in to the UGC portal using your credentials. You can also contact the UGC helpline for assistance.

Example 1: A newly appointed Assistant Professor with a Ph.D. and five published papers is eligible because they meet all the criteria.

Example 2: A faculty member who is not newly appointed is not eligible because the grant is specifically for newly recruited faculty.

• Submitting incomplete documents can lead to rejection.
• Not applying within two years of joining can disqualify the applicant.
• Incorrect personal details during registration may cause issues.
• Failing to read the guidelines can result in misunderstandings about eligibility.
• Not keeping the required document sizes in mind can lead to upload failures.