BY SPEED POST

F.1-4/2010(IC)

21st September, 2011

Sub:

Proposal for establishment of an International Research Training Group (IRTG) in all fields of Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences for the year 2011.

Sir/Madam, An MoU has been signed between UGC and DFG to enhance well structured and long term partnership Under the MoU, the Commission invites proposals for funding research groups forming an International Research Training Group (IRTG) in India and in Germany, aimed at the training of doctoral students in both countries, in areas of mutual interest, covering all fields of Sciences, humanities and social sciences, with specific emphasis on interdisciplinary within the main topic of the research area. This offer will be applicable to those faculty employed at Universities/Higher Education Institutions recognized under Section 2(f) and 12B of UGC Act. The details of the exchange programme may be seen at Annexure-I. The Commission would be grateful if the above information is brought to the notice of the teachers in the University and its affiliated colleges. The application may be submitted in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-II) strictly with the following documents:1. 2. 3. 4. A detailed CV A recent invitation/letter of acceptance from the German Institute/Indian Institute (for German scholars). List of publications including those accepted for publications Patents, copyrights or software system developed (if any).

The details of the offer, eligibility conditions and funding are enclosed. The information and documents are also available on the UGC website www.ugc.ac.in The completed applications duly forwarded by the university may kindly be sent to: Mrs Sushma Rathore, Section Officer, IC-Section, Room No. 508-A, University Grants Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002 on or before 15-11-2011. Yours faithfully Encl: As above Sd/(Ashok Mahajan) NB: The complete applications be sent by the stipulated date and not at the convenience of the university/Institute/candidate.

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002 Annexure-I IC-SECTION

UGC-DFG PROGRAMME ON EXCHANGE OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS AND CO-INVESTIGATORS IN THE FILED OF SCIENCES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES FOR THE YEAR 2011. Criteria 1. 2. 3. The research groups on both sides should possess a high international reputation; The proposed research programme in which the groups wish to cooperate should be of the highest quality; The participation of both groups should be of such significance in terms of both content and size that the joint programme can be expected to develop into a IndoGerman center of competence of the highest academic quality.

Participants and Eligibility The number of Principal Investigators and Co-investigators, participating doctoral students and Post-doctoral of a Indo-German IRTG shall be in accordance with the current DFG guidelines for the establishment of International Research Training Groups (as per DFGform 1.301e-7/10). The participation of Indian and German researchers in an IRTG should be balanced and ensure that sufficient research expertise is provided to cover all aspects of the research and qualification programme. On the German side, an IRTG is applied for by the German host University. On the Indian side, the offer will be applicable to researchers permanently employed at academic institutions / organizations, recognized by the UGC under sections 2(f) and 12B. On the German side the applications from faculty, who have established contacts with faculty from partner institutions in each others countries, would be the pre-requisite. The Principal Investigators from both sides should thoroughly discuss the details of the project in advance, before finalizing and submitting the project proposals to the UGC and the DFG for establishment of International Research Training Group (IRTG). Proposal submission and Evaluation Only joint proposals from applicants based in India and Germany are eligible.

Funding Grants will be offered towards project specific costs, consumables, personnel, travel and living costs. The number of exchange visits from both side, duration of each visit and the total duration of the project will be in accordance with the category of the funding instrument for which the application is submitted. No funding will be available for already existing collaborative projects where travel and living costs are financed by other sources.

The UGC and the DFG will providing means for all activities, as listed below, related to the project, given the availability of funds: doctoral students post-doctoral visiting researchers workshops summer school conferences specific additional research costs travel cost for doctoral students, Post-doctoral, and Principal Investigators additional administrative costs (e.g. coordination, recruitment)

The sending side will bear the travel costs (incl, overseas medical insurance, visa fees, etc) between the home institutions and the respective host institutions in Indian and Germany, while the receiving side will provide local hospitality according to the respective. Duration An IRTG may be funded initially for a period of four and a half (4.5) years. In well deserved cases extension may be granted for a second term of four and a half (4.5) years after the successful evaluation of a joint renewal proposal. Application procedure Once the pre-proposal is approved, the joint proposals are to be submitted simultaneously by the Principal Investigators to the respective funding institution (UGC in India and DFG in Germany). The final decision will be made jointly by UGC and DFG given the availability of funds on both sides. Support for the individual parts of the joint bilateral research project must be in accordance with the national regulations and the guidelines of the respective funding institutions.

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002 Annexure-II IC- SECTION
APPLICATION FOR THE UGC-DFG PROGRAMME ON EXCHANGE OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS/CO-INVESTIGATORS IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES PART-I 1. 2. COLLABORATIVE PROJECT TITLE: FIELD SPECIALIZATION: (Subject Area, as specified in the announcement) FULL ADDRESS OF PROJECT LEADERS: INDIAN PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/COINVESTIGATOR GERMAN PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR/ CO-INVESTIGATOR

3.

ADDRESS & COMMUNICATION FACILITY NAME & DESIGNATION DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY/INSTITUTE LOCALITY (With P.B. No. & Zip Code) STATE TELEPHONE (O) (R) TELE-FAX E-MAIL ADDRESS INSTITUTIONS ENDORSEMENT

Certified that the infrastructural facilities related to the project activity is available in this Institution including equipment, manpower and other facilities and all necessary administrative support will be extended for the project. Indian Institution : Name Position Signature Date German Institution: Name Position Signature Date

PART-III (FOR INDIAN PARTNERS ONLY) 1. List of on-going research project with the Indian project participants

Title of the Project

Brief description

Duration with dates Funding available of commencement and source of funds and completion of the project

2.

Infrastructure available/required to implement the project:

Facilities

List of items required If not available presently, how it is for the project proposed to be procured/recruited (Please indicate the source of funding)

Equipment Manpower Contingencies/Special needs

3.

Certified that the following Indian researcher including Ph.D students, SRF/JRF, Post Docs are presently affiliated with the University/Institute and will be the official project participants for the entire duration of the project.

S.No.
1. 2. 3.

Name of the Project Position held participants

From

To

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Please mention Name/Address/contact details including e-mail address/area of specialization of 3 possible peer-reviewers of the project proposal. The name of the Indian and German researchers in an IRTG.

5.

Signature of the Indian Principal Investigator

Forwarded by the Head of Department/University/Institute/Head