ANRF chief addresses pending fellowship disbursements at Presidency University

In short

The ANRF chief addressed concerns about pending fellowship disbursements for researchers at Presidency University, Kolkata.
The delayed payments cover the period from March 2026 to June 2026.
A notice regarding these concerns was published around October 30, 2026.
The official source for the notice is https://news.careers360.com/latest.

The ANRF chief has responded to concerns regarding pending fellowship disbursements for researchers at Presidency University, Kolkata. The delayed payments specifically pertain to the period between March 2026 and June 2026.

A notice addressing these concerns was issued or published around October 30, 2026, with the official source site identified as https://news.careers360.com/latest. This development affects researchers at the university who are awaiting their fellowship funds.

Details of the Fellowship Disbursement Delay

The ANRF chief’s response follows concerns raised about the timely release of fellowship funds for researchers at Presidency University. The identified period for which disbursements are pending spans four months, from March 2026 to June 2026. The notice, made public around October 30, 2026, indicates an official acknowledgement of the issue.

While the current situation focuses on the delay in 2026, Presidency University has previously recruited Project Fellows and Junior Research Fellows for various research initiatives. For instance, in 2022, the university invited applications for a Junior Research Fellow position in the Department of Biological Sciences.

Past Recruitment for Junior Research Fellows

Presidency University, Kolkata, has a history of recruiting research personnel, including Project Fellows and Junior Research Fellows. One such recruitment drive for a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) was advertised on February 9, 2022, for a project funded by the ICMR.

This particular JRF position was for the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) and offered a stipend of Rs. 38,440 per month. The fellowship was available for a maximum period of three years. The details of this past recruitment provide context regarding research opportunities at the university.

Detail	Value
Vacancy Circular No	Presidency University invites applications for recruitment of Junior Research Fellow
Job Location	Department of Biological Sciences (DBS) 86/1 College Street , Kolkata , 700073 West Bengal
Last Date	15 February 2022
Employment Type	Full Time
Number of Vacancy	1 Posts
Salary	38440(Per Month)
Posted on	09 Feb, 2022
Educational Qualification	M.Sc.
Name of the Post and Fellowship	Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
No. of Post	01
Stipend	Rs. 38,440 per month (Rs. 31000 basic + 24% HRA)
Fellowship availability	maximum period of 3 years
Desired Qualification	M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences or an allied area with at least 60% marks from any recognized university with valid NET-LS, DBT-Cat-II, ICMR, GATE
Name of the Project and Funding Agency	Evaluation of Phyllanthin induced modulations in micro RNA expressions regulatingcell migration, invasion and death in cervical cancer cells.(ICMR 2020-5358)
Age Limit	As Per Rules
Online Interview Date	17th February, 2022, from 12:30 pm onwards

The project associated with this JRF recruitment was titled ‘Evaluation of Phyllanthin induced modulations in micro RNA expressions regulating cell migration, invasion and death in cervical cancer cells.’ The funding agency for this project was ICMR, under the grant ICMR 2020-5358. Candidates for this position were required to have an M.Sc. in Life Sciences or an allied area with at least 60% marks and relevant qualifications such as NET-LS, DBT-Cat-II, ICMR, or GATE. An online interview was scheduled for February 17, 2022.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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