Research Grant For In-Service Faculty Members
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education, provides research grants to full-time faculty members working in universities, colleges, and educational institutes across India. The goal is to support and encourage faculty to conduct quality research and advance their academic work. It is a central government initiative available to eligible educators nationwide.
What You Get
- Financial support for conducting research projects
- Opportunity to pursue academic research while employed
- Support for research activities and scholarly work
- Career advancement through research contributions
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–50 years
- Must be a regularly appointed faculty member in a recognized university, college, or educational institute
- Should be employed full-time as teaching faculty
- Must be willing to conduct research in their field of expertise
- Faculty from all disciplines are eligible to apply
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Employment Certificate
- 3. Educational Qualification Certificates
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Research Proposal
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–50 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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