UP govt invites applications from research scholars atcmfellowship.upsdc.gov.in

Candidates applying for the UP government fellowship programme must have a relevant experience in any of the listed areas — publishing articles/policy papers/research papers/appraisal/monitoring of projects and schemes, etc.

The Uttar Pradesh government has invited research scholars for a fellowship programme. Under this programme, the researchers will be asked to conduct research and development work. Interested candidates can apply for this fellowship at the official website, i.e. cmfellowship.upsdc.gov.in.

This fellowship programme will be a full-time job and the selected candidates will not be allowed to participate in any other study or prgoramme during the tenure of this government-backed fellowship.

Candidates will get objective scoring from the screening committee based on their educational qualifications, and the shortlisted candidates will be called in for a personal interview, after which the finalised candidates will be sent for a training programme for two weeks.

Eligibility for fellowship programme

Candidates applying for the UP government fellowship programme must have a relevant experience in any of the listed areas — publishing articles/policy papers/research papers/appraisal/monitoring of projects and schemes, etc. in the thematic areas related to the fellowship. They should also have excellent computer skills and the ability to work on Information and Communication Technology applications and also communication skills. Preference may be given to candidates having experience in data analysis.

Remuneration for scholars

INR 30,000 per month will be paid to the selected scholars as a remuneration amount, in addition to INR 10,000 per month for field visits. In addition to this, they will be paid INR 15,000 as a  lump sum amount to purchase tablets for monitoring and evaluation of schemes. Candidates will also be provided residential facilities as far as possible in the development block itself.

12 days leave in a year will be permitted to the candidates on a proportionate basis. The fellowship period of the selected research scholar under the fellowship program will be valid for one year from the date of appointment. It can be extended by another year on the recommendation of the department, in view of the need of the subject based on the excellent work of the researcher.

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