CAREER AWARD FOR YOUNG TEACHERS

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORMAT

RESEARCH & INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUREAUALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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Scheme of Career Award For Young Teachers

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the scheme is to identify young talented teachers who have established competence in their area of specialization. The scheme helps them in promoting their professional growth by enabling them to devote maximum time in research and study with minimum teaching responsibilities.

ELIGIBILITY

The scheme is open to regular teachers (who are not ad-hoc appointees or temporary) working in AICTE approved Technical Institutions / University Departments imparting technical education including Engineering and Technology, Architecture, Town Planning, Management, Pharmacy, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Applied Arts & Crafts. It may please be noted that this award is neither a fellowship nor a scholarship.

Teachers having post graduate degree as minimum qualification with consistently good academic career and a demonstrated aptitude with commitment to research work, shall be eligible for the award. The age limit for the award is 35 years as on the last date for application, with relaxation in age up to 5 years for women teachers.

TENURE

The award is for a period of three years and this period should be devoted to work on the project only, with a teaching load of minimum of 6 hours per week in the Institution where the awardee is presently working. The awardees shall be treated as on duty and therefore they shall continue to earn normal increments and shall maintain seniority in their respective Institute / University / College. The awardee is not allowed to shift from the host institution that is the institution where the awardee is working under this scheme and the awardee will have to execute an undertaking with the institution in this regard. In case the awardee shifts from the host institution, the award will automatically get terminated and the award money released by the AICTE to the Institution with respect to the awardee, will have to be refunded immediately by the concerned Institution. The concerned Institution will have to execute an undertaking to the AICTE in this regard.

The awardee will also have to execute an undertaking with the Host Institution where the awardee is presently working, to work for 3 years at the Institution after the completion of the award.

PLAN OF WORK

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The applicant is required to submit a plan of work at the time of making application. The experts examining the proposal may suggest some changes, which have to be accepted by the applicant. During the tenure of the award, the awardee has to stick to the plan. The changes suggested by the experts evaluating the annual progress should be taken care of by the applicant. If the awardee desires to change the work plan during the period of the award, this can be done only after obtaining written permission from AICTE.

EQUIPMENT, BOOKS & JOURNALS

Any equipment, books, journals purchased under the scheme shall be the property of the Institute / University / College. The books and journals can be retained by the awardee, if so desired.

SERVICE PRIVILEGES

The awardee is entitled for holidays and such other service privileges from the Institute as per the entitlements of the awardee in the University/College/Institute.

RELEASE OF GRANT

First Year of Award 1. Establishment of computation lab (includes personal computer + printer + scanner) OR a laptop, related hardware and software. OR Experimental setup.

Rs. 1,50,000/-

2. Books, Journals (through Institute Library) Rs. 50,000/-3. Office stationeries, consumables (office / Research), miscellaneous.

Rs. 60,000/-

4. (a) TA/DA to attend project review meeting. (b) TA/DA within the country (Field work, Collection of Data, Paper Presentation)* ( c) TA/DA outside the country (field work, Collection of Data, Paper Presentation)*

Rs. 20,000/-Rs. 30,000/-

Rs. 1,50,000/-

Total (first Year) – A Rs. 4,60,000/-

Second Year of Award

1. Books, journals (through Institute Library) Rs. 50,000/-2. Office Stationeries, consumables (office / Research), Miscellaneous.

Rs. 60,000/-

3.(a) TA/DA to attend project review meeting. (b) TA/DA within the country (Field work, Collection of Data, Paper Presentation)* ( c) TA/DA outside the country (field work, Collection of Data, Paper Presentation)*

Rs. 20,000/-Rs. 30,000/-

Rs. 1,50,000/-

Total (Second Year ) – B Rs. 3,10,000/-

Third Year of Award

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1. Books, journals (through Institute Library) Rs. 50,000/-2. Office Stationeries, consumables (office / Research), Miscellaneous.

Rs. 50,000/-

3.(a) TA/DA within the country (Field work, Collection of Data, Paper Presentation).* (b) TA/DA outside the country (field work, Collection of Data, Paper Presentation)*

Rs. 30,000/-

Rs. 1,50,000/-

Total (Third Year ) – C Rs. 2,80,000/-

ABSTRACT1. FIRST YEAR TOTAL Rs. 4,60,000/-2. SECOND YEAR TOTAL Rs. 3,10,000/-3. THIRD YEAR TOTAL Rs. 2,80,000/-GRAND TOTAL ( A+B+C) Rs.10,50,000/-

* Subject to the approval /norms of the parent institute and as per the

AICTE Travel Grant scheme to attend International Conference/ Symposium/ Workshop.

FEEDBACK

The awardee shall submit a report on the project in the prescribed proforma, each year through the Head of the Institute, which would be reviewed in a ‘Mid Term Appraisal’ by an Expert Committee. The suggestions and views of the experts of ‘Mid Term Appraisal’ would be conveyed to the awardee for effective implementation of the project. If the Expert Committee is not satisfied with the progress of the work, the award may be terminated on the recommendation. The final report of the project should be submitted by the awardee through the Head of the Department / Institution to the AICTE.

The awardee shall not be allowed for transfer of award from the Institution where the Awardee is presently working during the entire tenure of the award.

WITHDRAWAL OF AWARD

The AICTE may withdraw the award due to any reason, it thinks appropriate including the following :

01. if the Expert Committee finds that the progress is not adequate during Annual Appraisal;

02. if AICTE comes to know that the awardee is not pursuing the work seriously or is deviating from approved work plan substantially;

03. in case of any financial irregularity; and04. if the awardee shifts from the Institution where the awardee is

presently working. In this case there will be an automatic termination of the award and the Institution (where the Awardee is presently working) will have to refund any money that may be left over for the balance period with respect to this scheme.

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ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION BUREAU OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

SCHEME OF CAREER AWARD FOR YOUNG TEACHERS

A - SCREENING COVER SHEET

01. Name:

02. Date of Birth

03. Place of work:

04. Academic competence of the investigator (proposer) please provide proper proof for the following items

(a) Year of Post Graduation (Master’s Degree)

(b) Year of award of Ph.D. along with thesis title.

(c) Publications in referred journals (during last 5 years).

i) India

ii) Abroad

(d) Numbers of Presentations/Publications in conferences/ Seminars/ Symposia/work shops (during last 5 years).

i) India

ii) Abroad

(e) Patents applied for

i) India

ii) Abroad

(f) Patents sealed

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i) India

ii) Abroad

(g) Courses Developed:

(h) Courses Taught:

(i) Research activity:

(i) No. of master dissertation supervised along with topics.(ii) No. of Ph.D. dissertation supervised along with topics.(iii) No. of sponsored projects along with topics.

(j) Professional Activity

1. Details of consultancy services & name of offering agencies through the institution.

2. Membership of professional bodies/societies.

05. Plan of proposed work

(i)Significance (Max. 150 words):-

(ii) Soundness (in the form of pert/CPM):-

(iii) Proposed Methodology (Max. 150 words):

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06. Prospects of expected outcome

(a)Commercial :

(b)Patent :

07. Likely impact of expected outcome

(a)on Academic:

(b)on Industry:

(c) on Society:

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B - BIO-DATA

01. a). Name of the Applicant

b). Designation

c). Address of the applicant (Institution)

Telephone No.

Fax. No.

E-mail address

d). Nature of appointment (attach proof)

Permanent Contract Adhoc

e). Designation

02. a). Date of Birth

b). Age

c). Sex (M/F)

d). Date of Superannuation

03. Field of specialization Major ______________________

Ancillary ______________________

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04. Educational Qualification

Degree Institute Field Name of the Degree

Year Division

UG

PG

Ph.D

Post DoctoralAny

other

a). Employment Record (from present to past)

Organization Period

Designation Basic Pay & Total

Emoluments From To

b). Details of Experience

Experience Name of the Organization Duration Nature of Work

i). Teaching

ii). Research

iii) Industry

iv). Any other

c). Publications (Mention only Number of publications during the last five years with proof).Number

i). Referred Journals

ii) Proceedings

iii) Books

iv) Patents

v) Any other

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d). Awards / Prizes received, if any (attach Proof)

Name of awards / prizes Year Awards / prizes received from

5. Highlights of major contributions (within 300 words) in last 5 years.

6. Memberships of Professionals/Learned bodies/Societies.

S.NO. Name of the Professionals/Learned bodies/Societies

7. Research Projects Coordinated and the name of the sponsoring body (attach Proof)

S.NO. Name of the Project Sponsoring Authority (UNIV./UGC/AICTE etc.)

8. Masters degree (M.Tech./M.E. etc.)Candidates guided.

a). Total Number of students guided

b). Number of Masters degree theses during the last five years

9. Doctoral (Ph.D.) candidates guided.

a). Total Number of students guided

b). Number of Doctoral theses during the last five years

10. Any other relevant information.

(Signature of Applicant)

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C - INSTITUTION PROFILE

1. Name of the Institution:

2. Type of Institution:

Govt. Govt.-aided Univ. Self-financing Others

3. Location of the Institution: Rural/Dist. H.Q./Metro or State Capital

4. Address of the Institution:

Telephone No.

Fax. No.

E-mail address

Website

5. Programmes approved by AICTE. (mention AICTE File No. & Date-enclose a copy)

File No. Date

6. Programmes not approved by AICTE. (mention File No. & Date-enclose a copy)

File No. Date

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7. Whether the Programme (s) of the Institution accredited by NBA, AICTE ? (Y / N) (If yes, mention File No. & Date-enclose a copy)

File No. Date Course(s) Duration

8. Full time Faculty position in the Institution: (Numbers only)

Dept. Professor Asst.Professor Lecturer(Selection-

Grade)

Lecturer(Senior- Lecturer)

Lecturer

Total

9. Faculty student ratio:

10. Details of the grant received from AICTE under the scheme during last five years.

Name of the grant Amount Year Status of UC

Total

11. Whether the Institution is having any pending court cases against AICTE ? (Y / N) (If yes, give details)

W.P. NO. Details

(Signature of Principal)

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SECTION D : PROPOSED PLAN OF WORK

01. Nature of work

a) Specify major Area/Theme to be undertaken during the tenure of the Career Award

b) Teaching

c) Research

d) Development, Design and Fabrication

02. Details of Proposed Plan of Work

a) Activity Plan

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b) Time Plan (chart)

c) Expected outcome

03. Whether the Institution has agreed to extend facilities to carry on work (attach a copy of the letter from the concerned authority granting the permission) (Y/N)

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SECTION E: CERTIFICATE

01. I certify that:

a) The details given under A and B are true to the best of my knowledge.

b) If any information is found to be incorrect on a later date the entire money would be refunded.

c) The fund received shall be utilized for the purpose for which they are requested and sanctioned.

d) I shall work as per the plan given in Section B.

e) I shall abide by the terms and conditions laid down by the Council during the tenure of the Award.

Signature of the candidate

02. I certify that

a) The details given by the applicant under sections A and B are true to the best of my knowledge.

b) If any information is found to be incorrect on a later date, the entire money would be reimbursed to the Council.

c) The University/Institution has been approved by the AICTE.

d) The applicant has enclosed all the relevant documents / papers.

e) The institution shall provide all facilities to the candidate during the tenure of the Award.

Signature of the Head of the Institution

Name

Address

Date

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Office Seal

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FORMAT OF PROGRESS REPORT

1. Name of the Awardee:

2. Name of the Institution:

3. Date of Joining:

4. Designation and Address of Awardee:

5. Period of Progress Report:

6. Discipline:

7. Area of Research:

8. Title of the project:

9. Aims & Objectives of the project:

10. Materials and Methods used:

11. Observations:

12. Discussions and Results:

13. Efficiency and Limitations:

14. Research, Publications (From present Project):

Signature of Awardee Signature of the Head of Institution

Designation Date

Date Office Seal

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FORMAT FOR UTILISATION CERTIFICATE

Sl. No. Letter No. Amount Certified that out of Rs. _____________ of grants-in-aid sanctioned during the year ____________ in favour of ______________________________under this University / Institute letter no. given in the margin and Rs. ________________ on account of unspent balance of the previous year, a sum of Rs._______________ has been utilized for the purpose of __________________________ for which it was sanctioned and that the balance of Rs.______________ remaining unutilised at the end of the year has been surrendered to the All India Council for Technical Education (vide cheque No.______________ dated _____________).

2. Certified that I have satisfied myself that the conditions on which the grants-in-aid was sanctioned have been duly fulfilled / are being fulfilled and that I have exercised the following to see that the money was actually utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned.

Kinds of checks exercised:

1.2.3.4.5.

Signature of the Head of the Institution

Date

Office Seal

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Undertaking Form No. 1

Undertaking to be given by the Career Awardee and the awardee’s Institution (to be executed by the career awardee, a copy of which shall be retained by Institution).

1. I do hereby undertake that in the event of my selection as Career Awardee in the AICTE scheme of Career Award for Young Teachers for the year _______, I shall not shift my place of work (which shall be place of work on the date of award by AICTE) which is _______ (name and address of the Awardee’s Institution during the entire period o f the scheme.

2. In the event of my shifting the place of work, my above-mentioned AICTE Career Award will automatically get cancelled.

Date: Signature of the Candidate applying in respect Place: of Career Award for Young Teachers.

Signature of the Principal / Director of the Awaredee’s Institution.

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Undertaking Form No. 2

Undertaking to be given by the Principal/ Director of the Institution where the Awardee is working at present.

On behalf of (name and address of the Awardee of the institution), I am forwarding the application _________ for the AICTE scheme on Career Award for Young Teachers for the year __________. In this connection I do hereby undertake the following:

In the event of selection of the above candidate for the Career Award, and in case the above Career Awardee shifts the place of work during the tenure of award, the Career Award shall be treated as cancelled and I, on behalf of my above Institution shall forthwith return the balance amount / payment (if any due ) to AICTE.

Date: Signature of the Principal / Director of the

Place: Institution where the Awardee is working

at present.

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Undertaking Form No. 3

Undertaking to be given by the Awardee to the Institution of working with a copy marked to AICTE.

I do hereby undertake that in the event of my selection as Career Awardee in the AICTE scheme of Career Award for Young Teachers for the year _________, I shall serve my present Institution where I am working namely, _________ (name & address of the Institution of working) for a period of 3 years after the completion of the full tenure of may Career Award.

Date: (Signature of the Candidate applying in respect of Career Award for Young Teacher)

Place:

Signature of the Principal/ Director of the Institution, where the awardee is presently working.

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