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Central Government Scheme Ministry of Education

AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor 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.

Ministry / Dept.
Ministry of Education
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Education & Learning
How to Apply
Offline

About the AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship 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.

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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.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The awardee must be a highly qualified superannuated Professional in his/her field.
  2. The awardee should be an acknowledged leader (expert) in that particular field of specialization having actively engaged in research and development.
  3. The awardee should have contributed to the development of society through his / her excellent fieldwork.

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How to Apply for AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship

Application mode: 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

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship scheme?

&quot;AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship&quot; 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…

Who is eligible for AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship?

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…

What benefits does AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship provide?

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 et…

How can I apply for AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship?

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.…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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