The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched the “PhD Excellence Citation” to recognize young researchers for their significant contributions to Indian universities. The prize, which will be awarded annually starting January 1, 2025, aims to foster a robust research ecosystem by recognizing outstanding doctoral work across various disciplines. The awards will recognize 10 researchers annually, with two citations from each stream. To be eligible, universities must meet certain requirements, such as UGC Act recognition and NAAC accreditation. Students must submit their theses to the INFLIBNET website after completing their PhD.
The selection process considers factors such as impact, creativity, innovation, knowledge addition, and methodology. The citation ceremony takes place on September 5, Teacher’s Day, with nominations submitted by March 31. The selection committee will make a recommendation in August.
Selection Process:
The selection process for the PhD Excellence Citation involves two stages: a university-level screening committee and a UGC-level selection committee.
At the university level, a screening committee will be formed to shortlist candidates for the citation from five disciplines: Sciences (including Agricultural and Medical Sciences), Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences (including Education & Humanities), Indian Languages, and Commerce & Management.
The screening committee is responsible for setting criteria to evaluate and shortlist candidates based on the following factors:
Originality and Innovation: The thesis should exhibit original thought and innovative approaches to addressing a specific research problem or topic.
Contribution to Knowledge: The thesis must contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge in the respective field.
Methodology: The research methodology used in the thesis must be of high quality, including design, execution, and analysis.
Clarity and Structure: The thesis should be well-organized, clear, and coherent.
Impact: The potential impact of the research on the field or society, particularly with a focus on India-centric issues, will be considered.
References and Citations: Proper referencing and citation of sources and previous work are required.
Presentation: The thesis should be presented with high-quality visuals, including figures and tables.
Defense: The candidate’s ability to defend the thesis during the viva voce (oral examination) will also be evaluated.
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Source: NDTV
