University Grants Commission, Sanothimi, Bhaktapur Notice for Call for Proposals 2081
The University Grants Commission (UGC) Nepal is announcing the operation of various programs for the fiscal year 2081/2082 aimed at enhancing, expanding, and improving the overall quality of higher education. These programs focus on the administrative and physical facility development of higher educational institutions, research infrastructure and cultural development, quality assurance and accreditation programs, and other quality improvement initiatives for teachers, staff, and students of higher education institutions. Programs include scholarships, research support, capacity-building programs, training, and more.
Stakeholders are invited to submit separate applications and proposals in the prescribed format as outlined in the UGC Program Guidelines, 2081, for the listed programs within the specified deadline. For more detailed information, the Program Guidelines, 2081, are available on the UGC website at www.ugcnepal.edu.np. Printed copies of the guidelines can also be obtained from the UGC office. Applications/proposals submitted after the deadline or those that do not meet the required criteria will not be processed. Additionally, any false information provided will result in the rejection of the application, and the applicant will be barred from receiving future grants from the commission.
1. Institutional Development Grants – For Community Campuses Receiving Support
a. Regular Grants:
- Community campuses receiving regular grants must register their applications online via ugc.nitc.gov.np:81. After filling out the Online Data, they will receive a Username and Password, which will be used to access the required forms for the grant. The grant amount will be deposited into the community campus’s designated National Commercial Bank account and branch as specified by the head of the campus.
- For regular grants, the minimum number of students required:
- 50 students for Himalayan districts
- 75 students for Hilly districts
- 100 students for Tarai districts
- 125 students for Kathmandu Valley campuses
- 150 students for campuses offering technical programs.
b. Physical Facility Development Grants:
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This grant covers:
- Building construction
- Book purchases
- Furniture purchases
- Equipment purchases
- Additional facility construction for ongoing programs.
The minimum number of students required for this grant:
- 60 students for Himalayan districts
- 75 students for Hilly districts
- 100 students for Tarai districts
- 125 students for Kathmandu Valley campuses
- 150 students for campuses offering technical programs.
Applications must be submitted within the designated period.
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Campuses located in primary urban areas can submit up to 2 proposals.
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For additional grants, proposals must be submitted by campuses completing the institutional development application process.
c. Special Grants:
- Community campuses that have received regular grants and have completed the formal publication of their audit for the last two fiscal years are eligible for special grants. The minimum number of students required:
- 60 students for Himalayan districts
- 75 students for Hilly districts
- 100 students for Tarai districts
- 125 students for Kathmandu Valley campuses.
Application Submission Deadlines for Different Provinces:
- Bagmati and Gandaki Provinces: 2081/08/25 (office hours)
- Koshi, Madhesh, and Lumbini Provinces: 2081/08/28 (office hours)
- Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces: 2081/08/30 (office hours)
2. Quality Improvement Program
Research Assistance Programs:
a. Scholarships:
- Educational Scholarships and Research Assistance
- Special Category Scholarships
b. Research Grants:
- Small Research Development and Innovation Grants
- Faculty Research Grants
- Collaborative Research Grants
c. Grants for Nationally Important Research on Innovative and Technical Programs and Scientific Research
d. Grants for Academic and Scientific Study and Innovation Programs:
For research, academic study, equipment, and other requirements.
e. Grants for High-Level Scientific and Other Practical Research Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals
f. Entrepreneurship Support Program
g. University-Industry Linkage Center Collaboration
Short-Term Training Programs and Capacity-Building Workshops:
a. Training Programs:
- Refresher Training
- Capacity-Building Training
- Research Methodology Training
b. Academic Institution-Industry Interaction and Management Seminars:
- Regional and National-Level Seminars/Workshops/Conferences
c. Visits for Academic Institutions and Department Heads
d. Planning and Administrative Skill Development Training for Campus Heads
e. University-Community Liaison Program
Other Programs (Programs with Specific Deadlines to Apply Within the Fiscal Year):
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship
- Financial Support for Academic Visits
- Support for Disabled and Physically Challenged Students for Thesis Preparation
- Assistance for Journal Writing and Publication
- Ph.D. (Full-Term) Assistance
- Support for Indexing Peer-Reviewed Journals
- Travel Support for National and International Seminars/Conferences
- Support for Workshops and Seminars
- Grants for Textbook Preparation and Publication
- Support for High-Level Research and Accreditation
Application/Proposal Submission Deadline and Information for Applicants:
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Application/Proposal Submission Deadline: 2081/08/30 (Office Hours)
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Documents to be submitted with the application are as per the program guidelines, 2081, listed in the annex of the guidelines.
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For more information on research-related applications, refer to the Research Development and Innovation Programs Implementation Guidelines – 2021.
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For entrepreneurship support programs, applicants can find more information in the NEHEP – Standards, Operational Policies, and Guidelines for Collaborative Research and Entrepreneurship Programs.
For further information, please contact:
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Sanothimi, Bhaktapur
Phone No.: 01-6638548 / 49 / 50
Fax No.: 6638542
Website: www.ugcnepal.edu.np
Email: ugc@ugcnepal.edu.np
First Publication Date: 2081/06/16
