Organization : Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University
Fellowship Name : Gandhigram Rural Institute Research Fellowship - GRI-DU Fellowship for Ph.D. Programme 2017-18
Applicable For : Indian

Website : http://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/home
Ph.D Regulation : http://www.indianjobtalks.com/upload...egulations.pdf
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Gandhigram Rural Institute Research Fellowship :
1. Name of the Fellowship :
** The fellowship shall be called as "Gandhigram Rural Institute Research Fellowship" (GRIRF).

2. Objective :
** The primary objective of the GRIRF shall be to extend financial assistance to undertake full-time research work in GRI-DU.

3. Value of the Fellowship :
** The value of the GRIRF shall be Rs.3000/- per month for a period of two years upon the confirmation of Ph.D. registration.
** Special provision of Rs.5000/- will be sanctioned to meet the expenditure for preparation of thesis during the third year.

4. Duration of the Fellowship :
** The duration of the award of GRIRF for a period of two years or till the date of submission of the thesis, whichever is earlier,

5. Eligibility :
The candidate :
a) Should be an Indian,
b) Should have completed the Ph.D. Course work with confirmed registration;
c) Should be in the age group of 22-30 years;
d) Should be a non-recipient of financial assistance from any other funding agency; and
e Should be a full-time research scholar.

6. Application :
** The candidate who intends to apply for the GRIRF shall do so in the prescribed application form.
** The filled in application form shall be forwarded by the Head of the Department through the Concerned Dean to the Registrar, GRI-DU.

7. Award of Fellowship :
** Candidates who seek GRIRF shall appear for an Interview and the award of GRIRF shall be strictly based on their performance in the interview.

8. Terms of Fellowship :
The GRIRF awarded to a candidate shall be terminated if :
a) the progress of the research scholar is not satisfactory;
b) the conduct and character of the research scholar is not satisfactory;
c) the research scholar is found to have received any financial assistance from any other sources/agencies, and
d) the Research scholar is absent himself without any valid reasons failed to provide prior intimation for a period of thirty days,

9. Administration of Fund :
The funds for awarding GRERF shall be administered by a committee called GRI Research Fellowship Committee constituted for the purpose, The Vice-Chancellor shall be the Chairman of the committee. All the Deans of relevant faculties and the Finance Officer shall be members of the committee. Registrar shall be the Convenor.

The committee shall have powers to :
a) decide the number of GRIRF to be awarded in each year, subject to the availability of funds;
b) select the candidate for the award of GRIRF;
c) evaluation of the performance of the research scholars based on the progress report and recommend the continuance of fellowship; and
d) to terminate the fellowship of the research scholar when found necessary.

10. Payment of Fellowship :
** Payment of fellowship for the current month will be made during the first Week of the following month.