UGC BSR Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students (Botany) by Panjab University Chandigarh
The Department of Botany at Panjab University, Chandigarh has invited applications for UGC BSR Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students (Botany)
Vacancy
There are a total of 05 (five) approved research fellows; research Fellows at a monthly Fellowship along with a contingent grant as per detail
Eligibility
The applying candidates should be M.Sc in Botany with at least 55% marks. Candidates who are enrolled/registered or eligible for enrollment/registration for PhD in the subject of Botany as per the Panjab University guidelines and have passed entrance test of Panjab University or UGC/CSIR/SLET/GATE/ (JRF) Examination are eligible
Fellowship Grant
For Non UGC/CSIR/SLET/GATE/ (J0RF) Examination and P.U. PhD Entrance Test Qualified candidates – Rs.14000/- pm (fixed)
For UGC/CSIR/SLET/GATE/ (JRF) Examination qualified candidates – Rs.16000/- pm (fixed)
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on approval given by the UGC; the fellowship will be awarded based on norms of govt. & not the Department of Botany or the University
Preference for selection will be given to those who are not getting fellowship but are otherwise eligible for the grant
Selected candidates who are eligible for enrollment will have to submit duly completed enrollment form within three days of the selection failing which the selection shall get cancelled without any prior notice
How to Apply
The application on plain paper giving detailed bio-data along with self attested copies of the testimonials should reach the Office of the undersigned latest by 17th November 2014
The interview date will be intimated later on
No TA & DA is permissible for attending the interview
The rules and regulations as laid down by Panjab University and /or University Grants Commission will govern the terms and conditions of fellowship of the selected candidates
The candidates can also apply through email: chairman.botany@pu.ac.in
Tenure
The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the RFSMS scheme; upon expiry of this period, the work of the Fellow will be evaluated by Experts Committee of the university; if the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended for a further period of three years
The total period of fellowship is 5 years with no further provision of extension
Important date: Last date to apply is 17th November 2014
Panjab University
Department of Botany, Chandigarh, (Established under the Panjab University Act VIII of 1947 – enacted by the Govt. of India), Tel: +91 (0172) 2779510, Email: cahairman.botany@pu.ac.in