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Scheme of
National Research Professorship (NRP)
Government of India
had instituted the scheme of National Research Professorship in
1949 to honour distinguished academics and scholars in
recognition of their contribution to knowledge. Persons of real
eminence, who have attained the age of 65 years and have made
outstanding contributions in their respective fields and are
still capable of productive research, are considered for
appointment as National Research Professors. The appointment is
made initially for a period of 5 years, which is extendable by 5
years. Thereafter, a National Research Professor is entitled to
life pension.
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