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.
AICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship - Introduction
A Fellowship Scheme by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Education. The Distinguished Chair Professor 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 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.
The Fellowship consists of an honorarium of ₹10,000/- for full-day interaction with the Faculty/ Students of the host institute and nearby located institutions for up to a maximum of five days in a single trip.
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.