Agenda

1. Introduction
2. Different funding
agencies
3. Details
4. International Grants
5. How to write report
6. Travel Grants
 Educational Institutions:
• Teaching
• Creating Learning Resources
• Carrying-out Research works/ Projects
• Guiding people for research
• Conducting Extension Programmes
• Carrying-out Consultancy services
based on research output
 Research Needs….
• Interest
• Motivation
• Academic support
• Administrative Support
• Financial Support
• Subordinates’ support
• Family level support
• Health, Age,
 Funding agencies for projects
1. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

2. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

3. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

4. Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

5. Department of Science and Technology (DST)

6. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

7. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

8. Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MOCIT)

Department of Information Technology

9. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

10.University Grants Commission (UGC)

11.Visweswaraiah Technological University ( VTU)

CSIR Program on Youth for Leadership in Science CPYLS

Senior Research Fellowship SRF CSIR

Research Associateship (RA)

Senior Research Associateship (SRA) (Scientist's Pool Scheme)

Emeritus Scientist

Visiting Associateship

Research Scheme / Sponsored Research Schemes

Grant for Holding Symposium/Seminar

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB)

G N Ramachandran Gold Medal

Young Scientist (YSA)

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship (SPMF)

http://csirhrdg.res.in
DRDO

www.drdo.com
Department of Biotechnology

www.dbtindia.gov.in
Department of Biotechnology

Contact Details
Scientist in-charge
Project registry cell
Department of Bio-technology
Block-2, 7th Floor
CGO Complex Lodhi Road
New Delhi. 110 003
Website ; www.dbtindia.gov.in
 Department of Science and Technology
1. Science & Engineering Research Council
2. Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas (IRHPA)
3. Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission)
4. Ramanujan Fellowship
5. JC Bose National Fellowship
6. Ramanna Fellowships
7. Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and other Higher
Educational Institutions (FIST)
8. Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIFs)
9. Human Resource Development and Nurturing Young Talent.
10. Swarnajayanti Fellowships
11. Fast Track Scheme For Young Scientists (FAST)
12. Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and
Technology (BOYSCAST)
13. Women Scientists Programs
14. Inshore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
15. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) programme
16. International Travel Support Scheme
17. Assistance to Professional Bodies & Seminar/Symposia
18. Earth System Sciences
19. Mathematical Sciences Office
20. Utilization of the Scientific Expertise of Retired Scientists (USERS)
21. National Science & Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS)
 Department of Science and Technology

The collaborations in selected areas of mutual interest with different

countries/organisations are materialized through various modes of
cooperation like:
•Exploratory missions of scientific delegations;
•Exchange visits of scientists for collaborative work and information
exchange;
•Joint workshops;
•Fellowships / training / study visits for Indian scientists abroad and foreign
scientists in India;
•Development and implementation of joint R&D programmes, Joint projects
and collaborative R&D programmes;
•Support to Indian scientists to access major international research facilities
abroad; and Establishment of Joint Centers of Excellence.

www.dst.gov.in
Department of Science and Industrial Research

Technology, Promotion, Development and Utilization Programme ( TPDU )

www.dsir.gov.in
Department of Science and Industrial Research
Indian Council For Medical Research ( ICMR)

ICMR also provides funding schemes for engineers to submit research

proposals

www.icmr.nic.in
Indian Space research organization ( ISRO)
Supported Areas of Research
Research proposals are Supported by ISRO in any area of relevance
to the space programme of which the following are few examples:
Space Science : Physics of the ionosphere and magnetosphere;
meteorology, dynamics of the atmosphere; geophysics, geology;
astronomy; cosmology; astrophysics; planetary and interplanetary
space physics and climatology.
Space technology : Rocket and satellite technology; propulsion
systems design and optimization; aerodynamics and heat transfer
problems related to space vehicles; guidance and control systems for
launch vehicles and spacecraft; polymer chemistry, propellant
technology; ultra-light-weight structure; satellite energy systems; space
electronics, Space communication systems; orbital mechanics
,computer sciences and new material development.
Space Application : Remote sensing of the earth’s resources: space
communication; satellite geodesy image processing, satellite
meteorology including weather forecasting, Space Education and
Ecology.

www.isro.org
 Information Technology ( MOIT)
1. Convergent communication and Internet Technology ( Thrust area )
• Mobile Wireless technology devices, network and systems
• Digital broadcasting with collocated Internet access
• Low Cost Internet access devices
• Broadband technology solutions and services
• Internet proliferation through such mechanisms as VoIP, IPv6
protocol, IN domain name proliferation, Internet traffic optimal
routing, de-licensed ISM band for IEEE 802.11 b, g and
802.16
• Development and deployment of cost-effective and relevant
services in such areas as e-Governance, e-learning,
telemedicine. E-entertainment with public-private partnership
model, particularly in remote/rural areas
• Development of Indian languages based contents on the net
using user-friendly, low cost software tools
• Government's intervention in creating a sound fiscal regime
and an enabling environment for the Industry
 Information Technology ( MOIT)
The thrust areas for development in the coming years will be on :
•Wireless mobile communication technologies
•4G Wireless Mobile Communications
•Access devices- Mobile Communication &
Converged Access Devices
•Intelligent networks and Broadband systems- Wi-Fi ,
Wi -Max, Hybrid Networks, DTH Broadcasting with
Internet
•Internet proliferation through IN domain names, IPv6
migration, VoIP telephony and optimal Internet traffic
routing
•Broadband high capacity network connectivity both
in domestic and international space
•Broadband services for rural and busy urban areas
 Information Technology ( MOIT)
1. Convergent communication and Internet
Technology
2. Technology Development for Indian languages
3. Photonics
4. E-Learning
5. E-Governance
6. Electronics and IT application in industrial and
Infrastructure Electronics ( including power and
transport )
7. Commerce and Information E-Security
8. IPR www.mit.gov.in
University Grant Commission ( UGC )

Many schemes are available for

1.Travel Grants
2.Research Projects ( major and minor )
3.Faculty development schemes
4.Foreign collaborations
5.Funding for conferences and seminar

www.ugc.ac.in
 UGC Areas of Funding:
1.Indian Culture, Heritage and values
2.Engg. Techno. Management, ICT
3.Outreach activities Literacy, post-literacy,
Continuing edn., Legal literacy, Env. Edn.,
Adult edn centres, Gender equity, AIDS,
4.Programmes for SC/STs, Handicapped,
Disadvantaged and differently abled persons
5.Coaching classes, Women study centres
6.Part-time research associateship for women.
 INTERNATIONAL FUNDING
AGENCIES-
• European Economic Commission./WHO, WMO,
FAO, UNICEF, UNDP,UNEP, USEPA,
UNESCO. Earth Watch - Massachusetts./
National Science Foundation./ Bilateral Science
and Technology Programmes with Japan.
France, Germany, Australia, etc/ Mastume
International Foundation./ German Academic
Exchange Service
 International Organisations
• European Commission (EC)
• ICEF (India – Canadian Environment
Facility)
• OECD/Hunger Campaign
• United Nations Centre for Human
Settlements (UNCHS)
• United Nations Food and Agricultural
Organization (FAO)
• UNESCO
Foreign Governments & Governmental
Organisations
• BELGIUM : Algemene Belgische
Ontwikkelingssamenwerking (ABOS)
• CANADA : Canadian High Commission in India
• DENMARK : Danish International Development
Agency (DANIDA)
• FRANCE : Ministère des Affaires Etrangères
• GERMANY :
German Agro-Action
German Appropriate Technology
Exchange(GATE)
 Foreign Governments &
Governmental Organisations
• JAPAN : Japanese Embassy in India
• NETHERLANDS: Royal Netherlands Embassy in
India
• NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand High Commission
in India
• SPAIN : Government of Navarra
Municipality of Pamplona
• SWITZERLAND : SWISSAID
• U.K. : Overseas Development Administration
(ODA now DFID)
• USA : V.I.T.A. (Volunteers in Technical
Assistance)
 COMMONWEALTH FACILITIES-
• Commonwealth Hither Education Support
Scheme/Association of Commonwealth
Universities Awards./Awards and
Fellowshiups/Development
Fellowships/Academic Exchange Fellowhips.
• Women's Programme/Shared Scholarship
Schemes/Memorial Foundation Scholarships
• British Marshall Scholarships.
 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND
PREPARING THE PROPOSALS:
• Introduction (Precise)-specify the Problem and the need for
the present study
• Concrete Aims & Achievable Objectives- limit to three or
maximum four
• Current National & International Status/ your capabilities
to do this project
• Methodology – materials and methods – field and lab
investigations- Work-Elements
• Time-Frame of Activities- PERT chart – simultaneous /
sequential activities
• Summary - expected contributions to R & D in your subject
• Requirement Men \ Material / Available Facilities
 BUDGET :
• Staff - no of scholars and man hours to be used / no office
assistants
• Permanent Equipment – essential items – instruments. Portable
kits
• Travel - hiring charges - no purchase of a jeep / car / admissible
taxi fare
• Overhead for the institution – furniture + electricity + water supply +
space
• Contingency- for stationary, fuels, office items, wiring , postage, etc
• Consumables- tracing sheets, data forms, chemicals, ink
cartridges, ribbons, etc
• Justification For Budget
 DST Travel Grants Application :
ELIGIBILITY
a) Indian Scientists working in Educational/Academic Institutions and Research
Laboratories are eligible for travel support to participate in conferences etc. on selective
basis.
b) The applicant has an accepted paper for presentation or an invitation to chair a
session or as a Keynote speaker.
Young Scientists (below 35 years of age) are eligible to apply for attending training
programmes/Short-term courses/schools.
c) The application has NOT availed of financial assistance from DST in the last three
years.
d) The conference/training course is of an International character. (Applications to attend
annual meetings of professional societies will not be considered).
e) The application is complete in all respects forwarded through proper channel and
received 8 weeks prior to date of conference.
f) For 100% support, the following additional conditions are required:
i) Outstanding scientists who have been invited for a special keynote address, invited
lecture etc.
ii) Young Scientists who have an accepted single authored paper or is the first author of
the paper and invited for oral presentation.
iii) Brilliant Young Scientists who have been accepted for attending training
courses/programmes/schools.
 CSIR Travel Grants Application :
• His/her age should not normally be above 40 years on the date of commencement of
the conference.
• His/her paper should have been accepted for presentation. A copy of the full paper
along with an abstract and letter of acceptance from the
• Organizer must be appended with this application.
• The theme of the conference should invariably be related to the thrust areas/activities
of the CSIR laboratories.
• No two proposals from the same institute, even for different conferences, may be
considered at a given time.
• Only those scholars, not employed on regular basis, and not receiving travel support
in the previous three years are eligible for consideration.
• Scholars who do not have published papers in refereed journals may not be
considered.
• Between two competing proposals, preference may be given to the younger scientist.
• Incomplete applications and those not received two months before the event will not
be considered.
• A copy of air India memo indicating excursion air fare must accompany the form.
• The scholar sanctioned a travel grant from CSIR is required to give a report enclosing
a copy of the abstract, book etc. Containing his/her papers
• Received at the conference/symposium, within 15 days of his/her return.
 AICTE Travel Grants Application :

1. The proposals should reach the Council four months prior to the dates of
Conference.
2. The grants shall be utilized to meet the travel expenses and perdiem (Days
of conference + Two more days for Journey) allowance to attend the
International Seminar/Conference/Symposium/Workshop abroad.
3. The grant shall not be utilised for attending any course/training/research
(long term/short term) programme.
4. The sanctions once made to attend a specific conference, can not in any
case, be utilized for the purposes of Travel abroad to attend any other
Conferences.
5. Applicants are required to apply only in the application format provided in
this brochure.
6. Incomplete applications shall not be entertained.
7. Applications should accompany a copy of seminar announcement, letter of
confirmation for paper presentation/chairing the session/keynote address/
any other.
AR & DB Travel Grants Application :

1. Aeronautics R&D Board will receive proposals for Grants-in-aid for partially
(fully in exceptional cases) meeting the most of deputation of aeronautical
scientists abroad for presenting papers in International symposia and for
visit to advanced Aeronautical R&D facilities. The proposal in this regard will
be submitted by the institution concerned in 20 copies to AR&DB Sectt at
least 3 months in advance. Alternatively, 2 copies of the proposal along with
the recommendations of the concerned AR&DB panel should be submitted,
45 days in advance.
2. In case the proposal for deputation abroad is related to AR&DB supported
activity the deputation would be approved by Chairman AR&DB based on
the recommendation of panel & Secy. AR&DB in consultation with
Integrated Finance and financial sanction intimated by Secy. AR&DB/O i/c
AR&DB
3. In case the proposed deputation is not related to any AR&DB supported
project but has importance / relevance to the field of Aeronautics, the
proposal would be submitted to Chairman AR&DB, on a case by case basis,
through Integrated Finance, as at present; and the financial sanction
intimated by Secy. AR&DB /O i/c AR&DB.
UGC Travel Grants Application :

Nature of Assistance Available Under the Scheme

The financial assistance for permanent teachers of colleges enlisted in 2 (f) and 12 B of
the UGC Act will be limited to 50% of the total admissible expenditure such as travel,
registration fee, per diem allowance and visa fee, once in three years. For Commission
members and Vice-Chancellors of Universities enlisted in 2(f) and 12 B of the UGC Act,
the assistance will be 100% on admissible expenditure once in three years.
Procedure for Release of Grant
1.A statement of account giving details of expenditure incurred on various items viz,
travel, air port tax, registration fee, visa fee and daily allowance.
2.A utilization certificate in the prescribed format from the college/university
auditor/chartered accountant for the total expenditure incurred on the visit.
3.The details of assistance received or facilities provided by the organisers of the
conference or any other similar Indian/foreign agency.
4.The amount made available by the College/University/State Government and other
sources.
5.The amount payable for each item by the UGC as per the terms and conditions.
6.A brief note on the participation in the conference.
7.Certificate of participation in the conference.
8.Conversion rate of the US dollar into Indian currency. (From any bank or other
financial institution)