BHU launches Raja Jwala Prasad post-doctoral fellowship

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) today launched a new scheme titled ‘Raja Jwala Prasad Post-Doctoral Fellowship’. This new scheme aims to encourage and empower faculty members who secure external funding for research activities.

This scheme has been launched under the Institution of Eminence – BHU initiative of the Government of India. The fellowship will be for one year, subject to the possibility of extension of one more year based on performance and the availability of funds under loE. The fellow will receive a consolidated monthly salary of Rs 60,000. They will also be eligible for a monthly HRA of Rs 10,000, in addition to a contingency amount of Rs 50,000 per annum. Additionally, fellows will also have access to comprehensive benefits, including health services, library and access to other university resources.

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It enables BHU faculty members who have garnered significant external funding to engage young researchers as postdoctoral fellows with them.

“The Fellowship will significantly scale up research activity at the university by attracting young and talented post-doctoral researchers in large numbers. It will also contribute by preparing these young scholars for a successful academic and research career ahead. The University has availed of this opportunity to recognize the contributions of eminent engineer Raja Jwala Prasad who played a key role in development of BHU’s iconic campus, and who also served as its Pro Vice Chancellor,” said Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Kumar Jain.