About this fellowship
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.
"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.
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- Implementing agency
- All India Council For Technical Education
- Scheme for
- Individual
Stipend and support
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.
Who can apply
- The awardee must be a highly qualified superannuated Professional in his/her field.
- The awardee should be an acknowledged leader (expert) in that particular field of specialization having actively engaged in research and development.
- The awardee should have contributed to the development of society through his / her excellent fieldwork.
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How to apply
Offline
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
Questions readers ask
How is a Distinguished Chair Professor selected?
A distinguished chair professor is selected through a nomination process based on exceptional academic, professional, research, or societal contributions.
Can a retired industry expert be nominated?
Yes, highly accomplished superannuated professionals from academia, industry, research organizations, or related fields may be nominated.
Is there an age limit for the fellowship?
The fellowship is normally tenable up to 75 years of age and may be extended up to 80 years subject to fitness and AICTE approval.
What is the objective of the scheme?
The fellowship aims to utilize the expertise of eminent retired professionals to inspire students and faculty members of AICTE-approved institutions.
Who can nominate a candidate for this fellowship?
Nominations can be submitted by eligible institutions, organizations, or individuals with supporting credentials of the nominee.
Is the fellowship available for online interactions?
Yes, AICTE permits limited online sessions as per the scheme guidelines.
What honorarium is provided under the fellowship?
The fellow receives an honorarium of Rs. 10,000 per day for approved academic interactions.
Are travel expenses covered under the scheme?
Yes, actual travel expenses incurred for approved visits are reimbursed as per scheme norms.
Can the fellowship be awarded to professionals from any discipline?
Yes, highly accomplished and recognized professionals from relevant disciplines can be considered for the fellowship, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.
Is there any application process for individual candidates?
No, the fellowship is awarded through a nomination process, and individual applications are not accepted directly.
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