AN OVERVIEW OF PROSPECTIVE

FUNDING AGENCIES FOR RESEARCH

PROJECTS

By
V. Murugesan
Professor of Chemistry
and
Director, Research
Anna University 1

Chennai – 600 025

 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Funding for R & D Projects

Thrust areas for project funding
1. Convergence communication Internet and Broadband
Technology
 Mobile wireless technology devices, network & systems
 Digital broad casting collocated Internet access
 Low cost Internet access devices
 Broadband technology solutions and services
 Development of cost-effective services in areas such as
e-governance, e-learning, telemedicine, e-entertainment with
public-private partnership - particularly in remote and rural areas
 Development of Indian languages based contents on the net
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using user-friendly and low cost software tools
2. Technology Development for Indian languages
3. Photonics
4. E-learning
5. E-governance
6. Electronics& IT applications (Transport & Power)
7. Commerce & Information E-services
8. IPR

Thrust areas for the coming years

 Wireless mobile communication technologies
 4 G wireless mobile communications
 Intelligent networks and broadband systems - Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Hybrid networks
 Broadband services for rural and busy urban areas
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Guidelines for Preparing a Project Proposal

Department of Information Technology supports R & D

projects from Universities, academic institutes, research labs in
thrust areas related to IT - both hardware & software - Industrial
electronics - Consumer electronics - Micro electronics and
photonics, Communications, Health & Biotechnology, New
Materials, etc.,

Priority - Well-defined goals (objectives), milestones, targets

and deliverables should be specified clearly

The Grant is for a specific project and the amount should be spent within
the specified time

Proforma for submitting R & D project proposal for seeking financial

support can be downloaded in the following website
Website : http://www.mit.gov.in 4
Contact Person :
Shri. V. B. Taneja
Scientist-G and Head
Ministry of Comminucation & Information Technology
Department of Information Technology
Electronics Niketon
6, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi - 110 003
Email : vbt@mit.gov.in
Website : http://www.mit.gov.in

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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (DST)

 Support to basic and applied research

 Support for minimum Infrastructural facilities
 Technology Development and
Commercialization
 Autonomous Research Institutes
 Fostering International Cooperation in S & T

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Programmes under SERC:
 Programmes for Project Support
 Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas (IRHPA)
 Nanoscience Technology Initiative (NSTI)
 Ramanujan Fellowship
 JC Bose National Fellowship
 Ramanna Fellowship
 Fund for Improvement of S & T Infrastructure in Universities and other
Higher Educational Institutions (FIST)
 Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF)
 Encouragement to Young Scientists
• Swarnajayanti Fellowships
• Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists (FAST)
• Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and
Technology (BOYSCAST)
• Women Scientists Programs
 International Travel Support for Participation in Conferences Abroad
 Support for Participation in International conferences
 SERC Visiting Fellowship
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BOYSCAST Fellowship
Conducting advance research in overseas laboratories / institutes
Chemical Science, Engineering Science, Earth Science, Life Science,
Mathematical Science, Physical Science.
Period: 3 to 12 months
Age : 35 years SC / ST / OBC and Women – 40 years
Regular employment in University
Fellowship amount : US $ 3000 per month
Cost of air fare
Contingency : Rs. 20,000
Travel in host country : US $ 1200
For details contact :
Dr. P. K. Malhotra
Scientist G, SERC Division
(BOYSCAST Programme)
DST, New Mehrandi Road
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New Delhi
 Swarnajayanti Fellowships
Selected number of young scientists, with proven track
record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue
basic research in frontier areas of science and technology.

Nature of Support:
The fellowship is Rs. 10,000/- per month for those who draw salary. In addition to
fellowship, grants for equipment, computational and communication facilities,
consumables, contingencies, administrative support, national and international
travel and other special requirements will be covered.

Duration:
Fellowship for a period not exceeding five years.
Fellowship is for Scientists between 30 and 40 years.

Eligibility:
The applicant should possess Ph. D in Science / Engineering,
Scientists should be active in the frontier areas of science and engineering with
outstanding contributions, (research publications, peer recognition etc.) in his areas
of research.

Applications for the "Swarnajayanti Fellowships" are invited from eligible candidates
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every year.
For more information on Swarnajayanti Fellowships:
Head, SERC
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan
New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016.
Tele: 011-26590285
Email : venktesh@nic.in
Website: serc-dst.org

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 Ramanna Fellowships
Ramanna Fellowship is for continued core
financial support to those researchers who have
performed excellently well in their ongoing research
projects of SERC (viz. FAST TRACK Scheme for Young
Scientist, Women Scientists Scheme-S, SERC
Individual Research Projects, Nanoscience and
Technology Initiative projects and Swaranjayanti
Fellowship projects).

Other details can be obtained from: www.serc-dst.org

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 JC BOSE NATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
The fellowship is to recognize active scientists and engineers for
their outstanding performance and contributions.
ELIGIBILITY:
 Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 60 years.
 The applicant should possess a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering and must have carried out several years of
research work.
 These Fellowships are meant for those who have a proven track–record as evident from their research
 publications and recognitions.
 The candidate must have a regular position in an Institute and should be engaged in research.

DURATION: The duration of the fellowship is initially for five years.

NATURE OF SUPPORT:
 The value of the fellowship is Rs. 20,000 per month in addition to regular income.
 In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency of Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum for conferences and other
expenses.
All nominations may be sent to:
Dr. S. S. Kohli
Scientist 'F‘, SERC
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi 110 016.
Email: sskohli@nic.in
Telephone:011-26590499

This advertisement is also available on the Internet : http://www.serc-dst.org

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 International S & T Cooperation
India currently has bilateral S & T cooperation agreements with following countries.

Argentina ; Armenia ; Australia ; Bangladesh ; Belarus ;

Brazil ; Bulgaria ; Canada ; China ; Colombia ;
Coratia ; Cuba ; Czech Republic ; Cyprus Egypt ;
Estonia ; European Union ; France ; Germany ; Hungary ;
Iceland ; Indonesia ; Iran ; Israel ; Italy ;
Japan ; Kazakhstan; Dpr Korea (North Korea) ; Kyrgyzstan ;
Laos ; Lebanon ; Libya ; Malaysia; Mauritius ;
Mexico ; Moldova ; Mongolia ; Mozambique ; Myanmar ;
Namibia ; Nepal ; Northern Ireland ; Oman ; Peru ;
Philippines ; Poland ; Portugal ; Russia ; Romania ;
South Korea ; Serbia ; Singapore ; Slovak Republic ; Slovenia ;
South Africa ; Spain ; Sri Lanka ; Sudan ; Switzerland ;
Syria ; Tajikistan ; Thailand ; Trinidad &Tobago ;Tunisia ;
Turkey ; Ukraine ; USA ; United Kingdom ; Uzbekistan ;
Venezuela ; Vietnam ; Yemen ; Zambia
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Multilateral Programmes
 UNESCO
 UNDP
 BIMST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Srilanka, Thailand)
 IOR - EC (Indian Ocean Rim)
 TWAS
 Indo European

This bilateral co-operation is for

 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
 Establishment of Joint Centers of Excellence

For more information on International Co-operation:

Dr A.K. Sood
Adviser & Head (International)
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016.
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Telefax: 011-011-26963159, 26590272
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (MNRE)

R & D thrust areas:

Rural energy, Solar energy,
Energy from Urban and Industrial wastes
Power generation - wind, biomass, bio-fuels
New Technologies - Chemical sources (fuel
cells), Hydrogen, Ocean & Geothermal
energy, Solar photovoltaic energy

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R & D Thrust areas and major activities for the
11th Five year plan

1. Bio-energy
2. Bio-Fuels
3. Solar photovoltaic energy - polysilicon material - Thin
film solar cell - new materials based solar cells
4. Solar thermal energy
5. Wind energy
6. Hydrogen energy & Fuel cells
7. Battery operated & Hybrid vehicles
8. Geothermal energy
9. Tidal energy
10. Energy storage systems
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CONTACT PERSON:
Dr. A.R. Shukla
Advisor (R & D)
Ministry of New & Renewable energy
Block – 14, CGO Complex
Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003

Website: http://mness.nic.in/r&d/rd&d-proposals.pdf

Proposals from Universities, research institutes, Ministry provides 100%

funding

Detailed proposal hard copies: 20

Summary details of the proposal hard copies : 20
Electronic copies : 03
Name & address of experts : 05
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 MINISTRY OF MINES
Science & Technology projects are funded through grant-in-aid by the Ministry of
Mines through Standing Scientific Advisory group. Projects are invited from
Universities, R & D institutions, CSIR laboratories.

Duration : upto 3 years

Thrust areas:
1. Exploration for base, precious and strategic minerals
2. Environmental friendly mining technology
3. Mineral benefication techniques for developing methods for recovery of metal
from low grade ores and extraction of value added products from mine waste
4. Development of new alloys and metal related products
Projects can be submitted to
Director (Technical)
Ministry of Mines, 3rd Floor, 'A' Wing
Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Prescribed proforma available: www.mines.gov.in 18

Website : www.mines.gov.in
CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Autonomous body under Ministry of Power)

R & D thrust areas are

 Power system planning, improvement
 Diagonistic and condition monitoring of power
system equipments
 Reliability enhancement of power station
equipment
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 RESEARCH SCHEME ON POWER (RSOP)
This scheme is to provide funds for carrying out need based research in
power sector including solving of operational problems.

Contact for further information

Head of the Division
R & D Management Division
Central Power Research Institute
Sadashiva Nagar (P.O)
Banglore - 560 080
Email : babu@cpri.in

Funds outlay : Rs. 5 to 30 lakhs

Overhead charges : 15%
Duration : 1 - 2 years
For details: http:// www.cpri.in/randd/rsop
http:// www.cpri.in/randd/rsop/form_1.pdf
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 DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY
Department of Atomic Energy supports extramural R & D
activities in nuclear and allied sciences, Engineering and Technology through
its nodal funding agency, namely, Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences
(BRNS).

ACTIVITIES OF BRNS
 Funding for R & D projects
 Award research grants to Young Scientists
 Establishment of chairs in Universities of higher learning.
 Creation of infrastructure facilities for advanced research
 Identify / create and support centres of excellence.
 Extend financial support to symposia and conferences
organisation
 Award fellowship to pursue doctoral programme
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 DAE Research award for Young Scientists.
Maximum Research grant: Rs 17 lakhs
(JRF salary, Equipment, Consumables, Travel and other
contingencies)

Scientists and Engineers working in universities and have

regular position ONLY eligible. The areas of interest for the award are
Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences, Materials Science,
Electronics & Instrumentation, Life Science, Food & Agricultural
Science, Environmental Science.
15 Copies of the application as per the proforma may be sent to:
Scientific Secretary / Programme officer
BRNS, Ist Floor, Central complex,
BARC, Mumbai – 400 085
There is no last date. Any time in a year.
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** New proposed Research Projects under BRNS

1. Long – term stability analysis of sites – neotectonics and seismicity

2. Predictive modeling of future evolution of sites

3. Potential pathways identification, characterisation and safety assessment

4. Repository Environment

5. Material Characterisation

Contact person:
Mr. P.K. Narayan, Head,
Repository Programme section,
BARC,
Mumbai – 400 085
Email: pnarayan@apsara.bara.gov.in

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 BRNS R & D projects
Form – BRNS – 8A
No. of Copies : 15
Form can be downloaded from:
http://www.barc.gov.in/webpages/brns/brns1.html

JRF: M.Sc/B.E/B.Tech Rs. 12,000 for 1st & 2nd year

Re-designation as SRF by committee Rs. 14,000 from 3rd year
SRF: M.Tech/M.E or M.Sc with two years experience
Rs. 14,000 1st year and 2nd year
Rs. 15,000 3rd year
RA: Ph. D in Science or M. Tech/M.E with two years experience
Rs. 16,000 per month

In addition to stipend, HRA and MA as per PI’s Institute

Programme officer
BRNS, BRNS Secretariat,
Central complex, Ist Floor,
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BARC, Trombay, Mumbai – 400 085
DEFENCE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION (DRDO)
(MINISTRY OF DEFENCE)

DRDO has identified the following topics for future research. Projects
proposals are invited from Universities, R& D centres, etc.
The outcome will benefit DRDO

 Radar absorbing materials and structures (RAM/RAS)

 GaN Devices - High temperature applications
 SiC Devices - High power electronics, Sensors for high temperature & pressure
 Clothing, communication and weapon system
 Visual Devices & Surveillance system
 Environmental protection
 Nanotechnology - CNTs, Nanoelectronics, sensors and displays
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 Continued……..

 Detection of hidden explosives/weapons

 Tomography
 High speed communication
 Laser Technology - Laser materials, tunable laser and applications
 Functional materials, High energy materials
 Solar energy
 Multiband Conformal Antennas
 Gas turbine Technology
 Hypersonics
 MEMS
 High energy Aerodynamics
 Radar system

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 Proposal should contain main objectives
Should provide 4 - 5 keywords
Details of proposed equipment with justification
Staff proposed like JRF, SRF, RA
No. of Copies : 10

Proposals by speed post to

Dr. S. Sankaran
Director, Directorate of Extramural Research and IPR
Defence Research & Development Organisation
R. No. 348, DRDO Bhawan
Rajaji Marg, New Delhi - 110 011

Email : erip_er@hgr.drdo.in
Website : http://www.drdo.org 27
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
 ISRO provides financial support for conducting R & D activities
related to space science, space technology and space applications.

 The programmes are sponsored by ISRO is called RESPOND.

Objectives:

 Harness the advanced research areas of space science and technology

for National Development and to drive maximum benefit for the people.
Applications in space communications, long distance education, earth
resources survey, meteorology and geodesy.

 Development of indigenous capability for design and development of

orbiting satellites for scientific research and space applications,
sounding rockets and satellite launch vehicles.

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 Supported Areas of Research
 Space Science: Physics of ionosphere and
magnetosphere, meteorology, geophysics,
geology, astronomy, astrophysics.
 Space Technology: Rocket and satellite
technology, propulsion systems design and
optimization, aerodynamics and heat transfer
problems related to space vehicles.
 Space application: Remote sensing of earth’s
resources, space communication, satellite
meteorology including weather forecasting,
space education and ecology.
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 Proposals may be submitted by individual or
group of Scientists/Engineers in Universities
and R & D institutions
 PI(s) should be full time employee
 Proposal should provide brief description of
the proposed research including objectives
and scientific/application merits of the work,
research methodology, extent of financial
support from ISRO.
 No. of copies to be submitted: 07
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 Five copies should be sent to one of the following ISRO centres
Space Sciences Propulsion
Director Director
Physical Research Laboratory Liquid Propulsion System Centre
Navarnagapura, Ahmedabad 380 009 Valiamala P.O.
e-mail: director@prl.res.in e-mail: director@lpsc.gov.in
Rockets, launch vehicles and space technology Remote Sensing
including Avionics Director
Director National Remote Sensing Agency
Vikram Sarabai Space Centre (Govt. of India Dept. of Space),
ISRO Post Balanagar,
Trivandrum 695 022 Hyderabad-500 037 (A.P.) India
e-mail: director@vssc.gov.in e-mail: director@nrsa.gov.in
Space Applications, Space communications, Remote Satellite Technology
sensing and meteorology Director
Director ISRO Satellite Centre
Space Application Centre Airport Road
Jodhpur Tekra Bangalore 560 017
Ahmedabad 380 053 e-mail: director@isac.gov.in
e-mail: director@sac.gov.in
Systems studies related to tracking, telemetry, Atmospheric Sciences
telecommand and other ground instrumentation for Director
satellites and launch vehicles National Atmospheric Research Laboratory
Director
Gadanki, Pakala Mandal
Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR Pin-517 502, Andra Pradesh
Sriharikota P.O. 524 124, Nellore District e-mail: jayaraman@narl.gov.in
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e-mail: director@shar.gov.in
 Two copies of all proposals should be sent to

1. Scientific Secretary, ISRO

HQ Department of Space
Govt. of India
Antariksh Bhavan
New BEL Road
Bangalore-560 231
e-mail: scientificsecretary@isro.gov.in

2. Deputy Director, RESPOND

HQ Department of Space
Govt. of India
Antariksh Bhavan
New BEL Road
Bangalore-560 231
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 Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
Objectives:
 Encourage research in newly emerging and front-line areas of Marine Geology and
Geophysics, Marine Ecology, Marine Biology, Marine Microbiology, Marine coastal Culture,
Ocean Engineering Under Water Robotics.

 Encourage Research Organizations, Institutions, I.I.T.s, Universities to undertake projects

with industrial tie-ups.

 Generate reliable data and information System.

 Strengthen / Create infrastructure facilities in Universities / Institutions / Organizations to
generate manpower in the fields of Marine Science and Technology.

The various subject areas for funding are

1. Atmospheric Research
2. Coastal and Marine Ecosystem
3. Climate Change
4. Disaster Management
5. Atmospheric Technology
6. Geoscience
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7. Ocean Science and Technology
 Three hard copies of the proposals along with an
undertaking from the Principal Investigator and Certificate
from the Head of the Institution may be submitted in the
following address. Soft copy is required to be sent to the
e-mail address.

Office of Program Head (Atmospheric Sciences)

Block No. 12, Mahasagar Bhawan, C.G.O. Complex
Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003, India
Ph: 91-11-24610746; FAX: 91-1124611560
E-mail: rdeas@moes.gov.in

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 Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)

The objectives of research support are as follows:

 To generate information and knowledge required for developing
strategies, techniques, and methodologies for better environmental
management.
 To find practical solutions to problems of environmental management.
 To strengthen scientific manpower in the multidisciplinary and
emerging areas of environment conservation.
 To promote infrastructure facilities for undertaking Environmental
Research.
 To generate, document, and analyze information for taking policy
decisions relating to environment and natural resources, including
international negotiations.
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A project will normally be sanctioned for a maximum of three years.
Under each Research Programme, proposals may be considered
in the following modes:
(a) Suo-moto Proposals: Such proposals may be submitted by the
proposer at any time of the year to the Contact Person in respect of
each Programme.
(b) Invited Proposals (Competitive): Proposals may be invited under
each Research programme by the Ministry, depending upon need,
from a set (or network) of research institutions.
(c) Commissioned Proposals (Non-competitive): The Ministry, may
directly commission research studies to one or a network of research
institutions.

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The programmes under which environment related research is supported by the Ministry are as
follows:
I. Environment Research Programme (ERP)
(Contact Person: Dr. T. Wangdi, Joint Director)
II. Ecosystems Research Scheme (ERS)
(Contact Person: Dr. Naseem Ahmad, Additional Director)
III. Eastern and Western Ghats Research Program (E&WGRP)
(Contact Person: Dr. Ashok Bhatia, Additional Director)
Iv. Man & Biosphere Reserves
(Contact Person: Dr. R.K. Rai, Additional Director)
V. Mangroves and Coral Reefs
(Contact Person: Dr. J.R. Bhatt, Director)
VI. Wetlands
(Contact Person: Dr. S. Kaul, Director)
VII. National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS)
(Contact Person: Dr. R.K. Suri, Additional Director)
VIII. National River Conservation Programme
(Contact Person: Dr. R. Dalwani, Director)
IX. Climate Change
(Contact Person: Dr. R.K. Sethi, Director)
X. Biodiversity Conservation
(Contact Person: Dr. Sujata Arora, Additional Director)
For further details: http://www.envfor.nic.in/divisions/re/re_guidelines06.pdf 37
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

CSIR is a premier R & D organization in India. Human

Resource Development Group (HRDG), a division of CSIR realized
the objectives through various grants.
The CSIR provides financial assistance to promote research work in the fields
of Science & Technology, including Agriculture, Engineering and Medicine.
There are numerous schemes cover a wide range of scientists aging from 15
to 65 years.
Priority is given to multi-disciplinary projects and to solve specific
problems pursued by CSIR laboratories.
Proposals of applied nature as well as basic science.
Funds provided are for JRF, SRF and RA, Contingencies and Equipment.
Amounts for Equipments are small.

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 CSIR also provides special grants on “Natural hazards to
ensure disaster preparedness” for researchers in Universities.
Some thrust areas are
• Earthquakes • Tsunami modal simulations
• Urban flooding • Landslides

• Impact of climate change on rainfall patterns

Proposal marked as “Special Theme Programme - Nature hazards”.

Website: http//www.csirhrdg.res.in

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In addition to research grants, CSIR provides
 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

 Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)

 Research Associates (RA)

 Senior Research Associateship (CSIR Pool Scientists Scheme) – This

is primarily temporary placement to highly qualified Indian Scientists,

Engineers, Technologists, etc., returning from foreign countries – Not

holding position in India.

Maximum age limit – 40 years.

This Associateship is only for 3 years.
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 Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
This prize is given each year for outstanding contributions to
Science and Technology.
Value of the prize - Rs. 5 lakhs
It is by nomination - Universities - VC
Maximum age for consideration - 45 years

G. N. Ramachandran Gold medal for excellence in Biological Science

and Technology.

Travel grant for attending International conferences.

Grants for conducting Seminar / Symposium.

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 All correspondence should be addressed to :
The Head,
Human Resource Development Group,
Extramural Research Division,
CSIR Complex (Opp. Institute of Hotel Management),
Library Avenue, Pusa,
New Delhi-110 012

For further details: http//www.csirhrdg.res.in

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 Department of Biotechnology
Objectives
 Support R & D

 Promote University and Industry interaction

 Identify and set up centres of Excellence for R & D

 Establishment of infrastructure facilities to support

R&D
 Serve as nodal point for specific International
Collaborations

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1. International Collaboration - Bilateral collaboration with various
countries and multi-lateral collaborations with SAARC and ASEAN - The
activities include joint R & D projects, exchange of visits, joint -workshops.

2. Research Projects on different themes like

• Bioengineering • Bioinformatics

• Centres of excellence • Environmental biotechnology

• Industrial biotechnology • Nanoscience & Technology

• Medical biotechnology

3. Awards and Fellowships

 Tata Innovation Fellowship
 Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award
 National Woman Bioscientist Award

For further details : http://www.dbtindia.nic.in 44

 University Grants Commission (UGC)
In 11th plan guidelines, UGC decided to provide the
following financial support for Universities, for Colleges only, for
both Universities and Colleges, for Department of University and
for Individual.

For Universities:
 General Development Assistance such as infrastructural facilities
 Universities with potential of excellence
 Instrumentation maintenance facility
 Basic facilities for women
 Academic staff college for Universities
 Publication Grant - Travel Grant

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For Departments of University
1. Special Assistance Programme (SAP)
SAP scheme is implemented at 3 levels
 Centre of Advanced Study (CAS)
 Department of Special Assistance (DSA)
 Departmental Research Support (DRS)
Condition: The Department should have 1 Professor, 2
Assistant Professors and 3 Lecturers to become
eligible for SAP

The Period of SAP for particular phase : 5 years

Performance of the Department improves at level of DRS/DSA – upgraded to

DSA/CAS
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Quantum of Financial Assistance for 5 years
CAS 150 lakhs
DSA 100 lakhs
DRS 75 lakhs

Fresh induction under SAP- (DRS) is now on the offing

2. Teaching and Research in interdisciplinary
innovative and emerging areas
During of the Programme - 5 Years

Financial assistance - Non-recurring: Rs 40 lakhs

Recurring: Rs 20 lakhs + Staff (2)- A.P/Lecturer

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For Individual
1. Research awards - Excellence in their
fields - under 45 years of age - For
women, SC/ST/OBC - 50 years
2. D.S. Kothari Post - Doctoral fellowships
3. Research projects – Major Rs. 12 lakhs
– Minor Rs. 2 lakhs
For more details: http:// www.ugc.ac.in
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All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

AICTE provides financial assistance under Research and Institutional

Development (RID) Bureau
1. Modernisation and Removal of Obsolescence Scheme (MODROBS)
Maximum Funding : Rs. 15 Lakhs
Maximum Period : 2 years
2. Research promotion Scheme
Three levels : (1) 5 – 10 lakhs
(2) 10 – 12 lakhs
(3) 20 lakhs
For details:

The Advisor (RID)

AICTE
NBCCC Place, East Tower, 4 th Floor
Bhisham Pitamaha Marg
Pragatic Vihar
New Delhi- 110 003
Website: http://www.aicte.ernet.in 49
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 A BIRD’S VIEW OF PROSPECTIVE
FUNDING AGENCIES FOR RESEARCH
PROJECTS

By
V. Murugesan
Professor of Chemistry
and
Director, Research
Anna University
Chennai – 600 025 51