The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced the PhD Excellence Citation to recognize and reward exceptional doctoral research across various academic fields. This prestigious award aims to promote high-quality research and honor top scholars annually.
Key Features of the PhD Excellence Citation
- Disciplines Covered: Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Indian Languages, and more.
- Selection Process: A two-tier evaluation involving university-level screening and UGC-level final selection.
- Criteria: Originality, significant contribution to knowledge, robust methodology, clarity, impact, and effective presentation.
- Number of Citations: Ten citations will be awarded annually, with two citations from each discipline.
- Eligibility: PhD scholars who have defended their theses in Indian universities between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year.
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Award Ceremony: Winners will be felicitated on September 5, commemorating Teacher’s Day.
Impact on Research and Academia
The PhD Excellence Citation is expected to encourage high-quality research output in Indian universities and bring recognition to scholars across a diverse array of academic fields. By highlighting exceptional research, the UGC aims to inspire and motivate young researchers to contribute to India’s evolving academic and research landscape.
Application Process
Universities can nominate up to five theses each year, one from each of the five disciplines, from the PhD degrees awarded through convocation. The nominations must be submitted by March 31, followed by a recommendation from a selection committee in August.
