AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship in Jabalpur
DCPF
Ministry of Education (AICTE)
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A Fellowship Scheme by AICTE, MoE. The Distinguished Chair Professor 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.
At a glance
- Scheme Name
- AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship
- Implementing Body
- AICTE (Ministry of Education)
- Honorarium
- Rs. 10,000 per day (up to 5 days per trip)
- Travel
- Actual expenses by train/air/car
- Online Mode
- Up to 5 sessions (min. 2 hrs + 1 hr interaction)
- Selection
- By nomination only
Benefits
Honorarium:
- 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.
Travel:
- Actual expenses on travel by train/air/car etc.
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.
Eligibility
- 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.
Documents required
- Letter of Acceptance
- 3-5 day schedule to deliver lectures throughout the year
- Bank account details including IFSC code.
- [Note: Only on receipt of the above documents, will the Council initiate further action.]
How to apply
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. Email: [email protected]
About the scheme
The AICTE Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship, under the Ministry of Education, engages highly qualified superannuated professionals—acknowledged experts in their fields—to deliver lectures and interact with faculty and students of host institutions, sharing their exceptional expertise.
Why it matters
- Expert Knowledge:
- Brings distinguished professionals to institutes.
- Student Interaction:
- Lectures and interaction with faculty and students.
- Honorarium & Travel:
- Rs. 10,000/day plus actual travel expenses.
- Flexible Modes:
- Both in-person visits and online sessions.
Focus areas
- Knowledge Transfer:
- Sharing expertise with faculty and students.
- Research & Development:
- Interventions in R&D and innovation.
- Quality Education:
- Enriching teaching-learning processes.
Is this scheme right for you?
This fellowship brings the wisdom of distinguished superannuated professionals into technical institutions—enriching students and faculty through lectures and interaction. If you are an acknowledged expert in your field or a host institute seeking such expertise, this fellowship can create valuable knowledge exchange.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Terms And Conditions of this scheme
(a) For conducting series of Lectures and interaction by Distinguished Chair Professor, the following is essential for host institution: (i) Offer letter from AICTE to the Distinguished Chair Professor and the institute. (ii) An acceptance letter by the institute in response to the offer letter. (iii) The schedule given by the Distinguished Chair Professor for undertaking the visit. (iv) Acceptance by the institute for the visit and necessary decent arrangements for accommodation and hospitality. (b) If there is any special requirement and funding, same may be projected in advance and approval obtained.
What is the Responsibility Of Host Institute?
Host institute is expected to provide all the necessary administrative and local hospitality arrangements towards making the visit of Distinguished Chair Professor a success.
What is the Eligibility for this scheme?
(a) The awardee must be highly qualified superannuated Professional in his / her field. (b) The awardee should be an acknowledged leader (expert) in that particular field of specialization having actively engaged in research and development. (c) The awardee should have contributed to the development of society by his / her excellent fieldwork.
What shall be the Tenure of the fellowship?
The Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship is tenable for a period of three years or the age of 75 years whichever is earlier, extendable till 80 years of age subject to fitness.
What is the procedure to receive Feedback From The Chair Professors And The Participants?
(a) The scheme of the Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship has a provision for the submission of feedback at the end of a series of Lectures and interactions by Chair Professors and by participants in order to find out how best, the scheme has met its objectives. (b) Final feedback: Distinguished Chair Professor is required to submit the Feedback annually to AICTE and later for the entire duration. The feedback should include but not limited to interventions in R&D, innovation, quality of education, teaching-learning processes etc. (c) The Host Institution is also required to submit feedback detailing the benefits accrued to the institution from the visit of Distinguished Chair Professor.
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