General Fellowships are awarded to scholars, preferably below the age of 50 years, who have shown significant promise and potential for research
They should have completed their doctoral degree or should have done equivalent research work of merit
Amount :
•For employed scholars, Contingency grant of Rs.12,000/- per annum
•For unemployed scholars, benefit amount is Rs. 6,000/- per month. (consolidated). Contingency grant is Rs.12,000/- per annum.
•The maximum duration of the fellowship is two years.
•Also, the leave salary and pension contribution/employer`s share of CPF contribution will be borne by the Council.
For more information : http://www.icssr.org/fellowships/fello_general.htm