Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Fellowship
Offered by University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Funding
- Fellowship
- Award
- ₹37,000/month
- No. of awards
- ~300 fellowships
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Study level
- PhD / Research
- Destination
- Study in India
Overview
A UGC fellowship recognising the sole girl child of a family who pursues doctoral research.
This UGC fellowship recognises the sole girl child of a family who pursues doctoral research, encouraging families to support the higher education of a single daughter and boosting women's participation in research.
Eligibility
- Be the only girl child in the family (no siblings, per the scheme definition).
- Registered for a full-time regular PhD at a recognised university.
- Within the prescribed age limit at the time of registration.
Benefits
- Monthly fellowship of about ₹37,000 rising to ₹42,000.
- An annual contingency grant.
- Support for the standard duration of the PhD.
How to apply
- Apply through the UGC portal during the fellowship window.
- Submit proof of single-girl-child status (self-declaration/affidavit as specified).
- Provide PhD registration and academic documents.
- Complete institutional verification.
Documents required
- Single-girl-child affidavit/declaration
- PhD registration proof
- Academic transcripts
- Aadhaar and bank details
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