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AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship

Ministry: Ministry of Education

Department: Department Of Higher Education

The fellowship intends to utilize the expertise of highly qualified and experienced superannuated professionals who have made an unparalleled, exceptional professional contribution to society in their respective fields/disciplines.

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About This Scheme

"AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship" scheme by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education. The fellowship intends to utilize the expertise of highly qualified and experienced superannuated professionals who have made unparalleled, exceptional professional contributions to society in their respective fields/disciplines for motivating and inspiring students/faculty of AICTE-approved institutes.

Benefits

The Fellowship consists of -

(i) An honorarium of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand per day) for full-day interaction with the Faculty/ Students of the host institute and nearby located institutions up to a maximum of five days in a single trip.

(ii) Actual expenses on travel by train / air/ car etc.

(iii) In Online Mode: An institution is allowed to host only 5 online sessions/talks with only 1 (one) DCP assigned to your institution by AICTE. A session will be a minimum of 2 hours followed by 1 hour of interaction.

Tenure

(i) Fellowship is tenable for three years or up to 75 years of age, whichever is earlier.

(ii) Extension up to 80 years of age may be granted subject to fitness and AICTE approval.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Letter of Acceptance.
  • Bank account details with IFSC code.
  • Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Biodata.
  • Proof of retirement/superannuation (if required).
  • Nomination letter/recommendation.
  • Proposed lecture/activity schedule.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

The proposals for the Distinguished Chair Professor fellowship will be by nomination only. The nominations with all necessary details can be sent throughout the year to the following address:

The Director (Faculty Development Cell)

AICTE, Nelson Mandela Marg,

Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070

Director.fdc@aicte-india.org

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