Emeritus Fellowship
The Emeritus Fellowship by UGC is for retired (superannuated) university or college teachers who wish to continue active research in their area of expertise for up to 2 years. Fellows receive a monthly honorarium of ₹31,000 and a yearly contingency grant of ₹50,000. Applications open once a year through the UGC website at ugc.ac.in.
About This Scheme
The Emeritus Fellowship by UGC is for retired (superannuated) university or college teachers who wish to continue active research in their area of expertise for up to 2 years. Fellows receive a monthly honorarium of ₹31,000 and a yearly contingency grant of ₹50,000. Applications open once a year through the UGC website at ugc.ac.in.
Full official description
The scheme provides an opportunity to superannuated teachers to pursue active research in their respective field of specialization in Indian Universities/Colleges/ Institutions as indicated below:
- Universities/Institutions/Colleges under section 2(f) and 12(b) of UGC Act, 1956.
- Deemed to be Universities under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 which are eligible to receive grant in aid from UGC.
- Universities/Institutions/Colleges funded by Central/ State Govt.
- Institutes of National Importance.
The number of slots available under the scheme is 100 for Science streams and 100 for Humanities, Social Sciences and Languages (total 200 slots) at any one given time basis.
Joining of Fellowship
The candidate should join the fellowship within 3 months from the date of issue of Award letter, failing which the award will be treated as cancelled.
Feedback
- Emeritus Fellow under the Emeritus Fellowship Scheme of UGC the beneficiary will have to submit a feed back in form of the report on the Research work done.
- After completion of the Research work, the Emeritus Fellow will submit his/her research work in the INFILIBNET Centre repository along with the research paper published by the end of the tenure must be submitted. The fellow will be issued an Emeritus Fellowship Completion Certificate after successfully submitting comprehensive report of research work and publication in INFLIBNET repository.
Transfer of the Research Place
Transfer of the Research Place should be done by concerned University/College/Institute under the intimation to UGC and designated agency. Transfer of Research place will be allowed only once during the entire tenure
Resignation
Resignation of the Emeritus Fellow will be forwarded by the concerned University/College/Institute to the designated agency under intimation to UGC office. The grant will be released up to the date of resignation tendered by the fellow.
Benefits
- Monthly Honorarium: ₹31,000 for 2 years (non-extendable)
- Contingency Grant: ₹50,000/year for secretarial help, travel within India, books, journals, stationery, and equipment
- Foreign Travel: Permitted once a year (with prior approval from institution and UGC; no financial liability on UGC)
- Medical & Other Privileges: Same as regular university faculty members (no separate housing)
- 200 slots available nationally (100 for Science, 100 for Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a superannuated (retired) teacher from a recognized university, college, or institution
- Must be below 70 years of age for the entire fellowship period
- Eligibility is based on quality of published research and academic contributions made during service
- Must submit a clear, time-bound research action plan (no extensions allowed)
- Must not hold any other paid post or employment at the time of joining
- Host institution must be a UGC-recognized university with valid NAAC accreditation, or a centrally/state-funded institution
Exclusions
Cancellation of Award The award is liable to be cancelled in the following cases: If the awardee is found to be ineligible to receive the award, at any point of time during the entire duration of the fellowship. Any false information furnished by the applicant Misconduct of Awardee Unsatisfactory progress of research work of the awardee
How to Apply
Applications are invited through on line mode once in a year through advertisement in leading newspapers & employment news. Short notification is also uploaded in the UGC website. To apply for this fellowship, the applicant should follow steps as mentioned: Firstly open the Official Website of UGC - https://www.ugc.ac.in/ Go to Scholarships/Fellowships column Click on the apply online option Fill the registration form Complete the registration by filling username ID and password Attach all the required documents Click on the submit option Note: Candidates have to apply strictly as per the instructions given in the online portal. Incomplete application will not be considered. Candidates applying for Emeritus Fellowship must upload the Undertaking Certificate ( https://emeritus.ugc.ac.in/Downloads/Emeritus%20Fellowship-Undertaking-Form.pdf ) from the proposed research centre duly signed by the HOD and Registrar/Principal/Director of the University/College/Institute as per Annexure-I. In case of multiple applications, the latest will be considered Selection Procedure Emeritus Fellowship is awarded on the basis of recommendation of the Expert Committee constituted by the Commission for the purpose. The applicant should not be holding any other post or be gainfully employed anywhere at the time of joining the Emeritus Fellowship Award. The award is subject to UGC guidelines and will be effective from 1st April of the selection year or the actual date of joining in the University/College/Institute, whichever is later. The Commission reserves the right to withdraw/cancel the award without assigning any reason. Procedure for Release of Grants The fellowship amount shall be disbursed through UGC designated Bank into the bank account of the awardee directly. The list of designated branches of UGC identified bank is available on the UGC portal. The awardee is required to approach the designated branch along with a Copy of the Award Letter and Joining Report with photograph, address and contact number in the prescribed proforma Annexure-II. The awardee is also required to submit the following documents to the designated branch of the UGC designated Bank at the stipulated period interval. The approved Agency may verify the genuineness of records before disbursal of funds. At the end of every three months a 'Continuation Certificate' in the prescribed proforma. Annexure-III. This will make the awardee eligible to draw the fellowship for the next three months. After completion of one year of the award of fellowship, the concerned fellow/awardee shall submit and present the abstract of its Progress Report in about 1000 words. The Fellow/awardee shall also submit and present accounts of contingency grants in the proforma prescribed by the UGC as given in Annexure-IV. LINK FOR ANNEXURES - https://ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/7605981_revised-final-Emeritus-Fellowship.pdf?_gl=1*1dh6ej8*_ga*MTUxMDg2ODgzNS4xNjYxNDI3MDI5*_ga_FGHYECNLXB*MTY2MTQyNzAyOS4xLjEuMTY2MTQyNzA2OS4wLjAuMA..
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this scheme for all teachers?
No, teachers who have retired but are still interested and wish to participate in teaching and research programs are eligible for these scheme
Is there any particular pay slab/scale for retired teacher for their eleigibility?
There are no restrictions on positions and salary scales for teacher who wish to apply under this scheme.
Can school teacher apply under this scheme?
No. teachers from colleges and universities are only Eligible.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Undertaking Certificate
- https://emeritus.ugc.ac.in/Downloads/Emeritus%20Fellowship-Undertaking-Form.pdf
- Copy of the Award Letter and Joining Report with photograph, address and contact number
- Continuation Certificate
- Form for submitting accounts of contingency grants and the Utilization certificate