National Fellowship For Pwds For M.Phil, Ph.D In Indian Universities

It is designed to provide financial assistance to the students with disabilities for pursuing higher education leading to degrees such as M.Phil and Ph.D in India, enabling them to be eligible for employment to the posts of Lecturers. The number of slots for national Fellowship program is 200 Fellowship (Junior Research Fellows, JRF) per year to students with disabilities. The scheme covers all universities/institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and shall be implemented by the UGC.