Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students
Offered by University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Funding
- Fellowship
- Award
- ₹31,000/month + contingency
- No. of awards
- ~1,000 fellows/year
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Study level
- PhD / Research
- Destination
- Study in India
Overview
A UGC fellowship enabling students from notified minority communities to pursue MPhil and PhD research.
This UGC fellowship enables students from notified minority communities to pursue MPhil and PhD research, providing a monthly stipend and contingency support so that financial constraints do not limit advanced research careers.
Eligibility
- Belong to a notified minority community.
- Admitted to a regular, full-time MPhil or PhD programme at a recognised university.
- Qualified as per UGC norms for the fellowship.
- Within the prescribed age and income criteria.
Benefits
- Monthly fellowship of about ₹31,000 (JRF) rising to ₹35,000 (SRF).
- Annual contingency grant and HRA as applicable.
- Support for the standard duration of the research programme.
How to apply
- Apply through the UGC/scholarship portal during the fellowship window.
- Submit proof of minority status, admission and eligibility.
- Complete institutional verification.
- On award, register the fellowship with your university.
Documents required
- Minority-community certificate
- MPhil/PhD admission and registration proof
- Academic transcripts
- Income certificate
- Aadhaar and bank details
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