AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship

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. The proposals for the fellowship are by nomination only. Nominations with all necessary details can be sent throughout the year to: The Director (Faculty Development Cell), AICTE, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070 (Director.fdc@aicte-india.org).

Eligibility

• Professional status: The awardee must be a highly qualified superannuated Professional in his/her field
• Expertise: The awardee should be an acknowledged leader (expert) in that particular field of specialization having actively engaged in research and development
• Societal contribution: The awardee should have contributed to the development of society through his / her excellent fieldwork

Benefits

• An honorarium of ₹10,000/-
• Opportunity to motivate and inspire students and faculty at AICTE-approved institutes
• Platform to share expertise and contribute to technical education
• Recognition as a Distinguished Chair Professor by AICTE

Required documents

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

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