Ganpat University (GUNI) Research Scholarship (Tuition Fee Waiver) Scheme for the employees of the Ganpat University and Gold Medalist Scholars.

Objectives:

The GUNI Research Scholarship Scheme aims to provide opportunities to the GUNI employees as well as Gold Medalist candidates from GUNI and other reputed Institutions to undertake advanced studies and research leading to Ph.D. degree at the Ganpat University.

Research Scholarship (Tuition Fees Waiver) Scheme for Ganpat University Employees:

A. Eligibility:

• Regular/Permanent and Adhoc/Contractual employees who wish to join part-time Ph.D. at GUNI shall be given the benefit of Research Scholarship (Tuition Fee Waiver) Scheme

B. Nature of Scholarship and Terms & Conditions:

1. Regular/Permanent employees who wish to join part-time Ph.D. at GUNI shall be given Ph.D. tuition fee waiver.
2. In case of Adhoc/Contractual employee, the yearly tuition fee in monthly equal amount shall be kept as retention amount till the completion of the Bond Period under the scheme. After completion of bond period, the retention amount shall be refunded (without any interest) OR they shall be given option of no retention amount for those who are willing to undertake the service bond of minimum 3 years after the award of Ph.D Degree.
3. If such employees discontinue from his/her service and/Ph.D. Program at GUNI due to any reason, the fee waived shall be recovered from the Employee.

Research Scholarship Scheme for Gold Medalists:

A. For full time Ph.D. Scholars (Gold Medalists)

1) Eligibility:

• Qualifying degree with Gold Medal from GUNI or Universities having NAAC Grade A and/or above;
• Qualifying degree with Gold Medal from Institution of National Importance i.e. IITS/NIITS/IIITS/IIMs etc.

2) Nature of Scholarship and Terms & Conditions:

• Ph.D. Tuition Fee Waiver for minimum duration of the Ph.D. Program then after he/she has to pay the tuition fee as applicable.
• Additionally, Full time Ph. D. Candidates will be eligible for the Research Associateship of Ganpat University (Subject to compliance of Research Associate Policy).

B. For Gold Medalists Employees of GUNI: 

1) Eligibility:

• GUNI Employees pursuing part time Ph.D. at Ganpat University and securing Gold Medal at qualifying degree from GUNI or universities having NAAC Grade A and/or above or from Institution of National Importances shall also be considered.

2) Nature of Scholarship and Terms & Conditions:

• Ph.D. Tuition Fee Waiver for the minimum duration for the completion of Ph.D. Program only then after he/she has to pay the tuition fee as applicable.
• He/She has to fulfill the Performance Appraisal Criteria of service as applicable. 
• He/she has to undertake the bond requirements under the Scheme.

Other Terms & Conditions:

1. The Fee waiver will be applicable for the minimum duration of Ph.D. Program only then after he/she has to pay the tuition fee as applicable.
2. The Ph.D. Admission will be based on fulfillment of the Ganpat University Ph.D. Admission Process.
3. Only tuition fees will be waived, other fees as per Ganpat University regulation have to pay by the scholar.
4. He/She has to sign the bond agreement as per the requirement of Scheme.
5. If the Candidate who is availing the benefit of Research Scholarship scheme and discontinues their Ph. D. study for whatsoever reason, the amount waived/to be retained be recovered fully.
    

However, employees do not opt for Ph. D. Scholarship (Tuitions fees waiver) Scheme as mentioned above shall be extended the support by relaxing the terms and conditions of payment of tuition fees as under;
i)    The tuition fees shall be charged Semester wise.
                                       OR
ii)    The tuition fees shall be deducted from the salary on a monthly EMI basis.