Funding Agencies & Schemes

Dr. B. Chenna Kesava Rao

Director – Advancement
VNR Vignana Jyothi Institue of Engineering and Technology
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 Funding Agencies
• Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
• Department of Science and Technology (DST)
• University Grants Commission (UGC)
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Tech. (Meity)
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
• Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
• Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO)
• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
 Funding Agencies
• Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)
• Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR)
• Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
• Department of Bio Technology (DBT)
• Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
• Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF)
• Department of Education ( DOE)
• Indian Council for Agricultural Research(ICAR)
• Indian Council for Medical Research(ICMR)
•
Science and Engineering Research Board

National aspiration of constituting

an autonomous and robust research funding
mechanism in the country
 National Post-Doctoral Fellowship
(N-PDF)
• PhD – Thesis Submission : Rs. 35,000/- pm
• PhD – Awarded : Rs.55,000/- pm
• Period: Within 24 months of Submission /
Award (Issue of Provisional Certificate)
• Duration: 24 Months.
• Placement: New Institute - Other than PhD
awarded Institute / University / Organisation
• Call for Proposals: Twice in a Year
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 Early Career Research Award


Indian Young scientists up to the age of 37
years are eligible.
Within Two Years of First Appointment to

establish their Lab / Working facilities.

Project cost is Rs. 50 Lakhs for 3 years.

Equipment, Research Personnel, Domestic

Travel, Contingencies.
 CORE RESEARCH GRANT
(INDIVIDUAL CENTRIC)


Competitive mode of funding. Any Person holding
permanent position in Recognized Labs/ Universities


Supports potential scientists for their research
projects in areas of Science and Engineering.


Grants are given for manpower, equipments,
consumables, conferences and contingencies.
Proposals are accepted two times a year.
 Average Project Cost: (a) Rs. 80.00 Lakhs for 3 Years
(b) Upto Rs. 5.00 Crore for 3 Years
(c) > 5 Crore for 3 Years
 Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas
(IRHPA)

 Supports proposals in high priority areas.

Ex. Earths Critical Zone, Glaciology, Climate Modeling

Multidisciplinary and multi-institutional

 expertise in areas where country can make
an impact.
Board identifies the priority areas and calls

for proposal every year.
Average Project Cost :
Rs. Upto 15 Crores
High Risk – High Reward Research
• Aims to support proposals Conceptually New & Risky. If
successful, expected to have paradigm shifting influence on
the Indian S&T.
• Formulating new Hypothesis or Challenging existing one; or
Scientific breakthroughs which aid in emergence of New
Technologies.
• Ideally the proposal must contain bold research ideas which
will have wide ranging impact and potential for new S & T
Innovations.
• Applicant must hold a regular academic / research position in
a recognized Indian Institutions.
• Normally 3-years, exceptional cases up to 5 years.
• No budget limit. Grant covers equipment, consumables,
contingencies, travel, etc.
Funding Industry Relevant R&D
• Aimed at supporting ideas that address a well-defined
problem of Industrial relevance.
• Jointly designed and implemented by academic partner &
Industry.
– May adopt innovative approach to solve a problem faced by Industry.
– Outcome may bring new Scientific & Technological Innovations.
– Solution driven research that aid technology transfer and
commercialization.
• Industry share should not be less than 50% of total.
• SERB share is only to academic Partner & shall not exceed 50
lac for 3-years
• Proposals shall be subjected to Peer Review Process.
• Call for Proposals will be notified at SERB Website.
 WOMEN SCIENTIST PROGRAMS

Provides opportunities to women scientists &

 Technologists for pursuing research in basic or
applied sciences.
Supports women who have break in career for

family reason.

For PhD Holders: Rs. 40 Lakh research grant for 3 years


Rs. 55,000/- per month fellowship

WOMEN EXCELLANCE AWARD: Rs. 5.0 Lakh per Year for 3 Years
Eligibility: Recognition as Young Women Scientist in any of the National
Academies of India.
 EMPOWERMENT & EQUITY OPPURTUNITIES FOR
EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE (EMEQ)

• Special program to ensure enhanced

participation of marginalised sections
of the Society (SC/ST) into the
research and development fields, up
to 56 years.
• More than 350 R&D proposals were
received from scientists working in
different institutions in the country.
• Fourth Call for Proposals was
 J C Bose National Fellowship

To recognize active Scientists and Engineers


for outstanding contributions for research.
Open to all Indian nationals residing in India

having permanent positions.
Rs. 25000 per month as personal fellowship
 in addition to regular salary upto 68 years of
age.
Rs. 15.0 Lakh per annum grant for research,

attending conferences and other expenses.
 RAMANUJAN FELLOWSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
PhD degree in any Basic Science along with one
or two years of Post Doc experience outside India
SALARY
Rs. 85,000/- per month
RESEARCH GRANT
7 Lakh per year
PERIOD
5 years

The awardee can choose a place of work in India

 PM Doctoral Fellowship
Allows industry-academia interaction in
 Research & Development through PPP
mode.
Selected doctoral student has two thesis
 supervisors; One from Industry and one from
academia.


Student has to work on a problem of interest
of sponsoring industry.
Student gets double the scholarship; One
 from Board and one from Industrial sponsor
for 4 years.
OVERSEAS DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPs
• $2000 per month for 5 years
• Integrated Degree (MS +PhD)
• Round Trip by Air India / Alliance
• Contingency Allowance: Rs. 60,000/-
• Admission through Host Institute
Processes & Where MoU with
SERB is available.

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SERB OVERSEAS POST-DOCTORAL
FELLOWSHIP
• USA– 50 per year (INDO-US Forum)
• Rest of the World: 50 per year
• 12 months, extendable by 12
months after assessment
• Round Trip Air Travel
• $3000 per month Fellowship
• Contingency Allowance: Rs. 60,000/-
• Glaciology, Climate Change & Modeling
Are identified as Thrust Areas.
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 S.N. Bose Scholars Program
Partners: SERB, IUSSTF and University of Wisconsin –
Madison

Objective: To promote research and capacity building in

frontline areas of science and engineering through Indo-US
cooperation, encourage post-graduate students to take up
research as a career, and pave the way for the next
generation scientists and technologists from India to interact
with their American counterparts towards building long-term
sustainable R&D linkages and collaborations.

Scholarship includes: Stipend, Air-fare, Accommodation and

contingencies.
 Graduate Research Opportunities
Worldwide (GROW) Program
Partners: SERB, NSF and IUSSTF

Objective: To pave way for the next generation scientists and technologists
from the United States to interact with their Indian peers, thus helping to
build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations; and, bring talented
American students to research laboratories and academic institutions in India
to build a deeper appreciation of the culture of innovation and long-standing
tradition of scientific enquiry in India.

Scholarship : NSF provides a lump-sum amount to cover travel and other

related costs and SERB provides monthly living allowance in INR

Eligibility: Applicants should have completed at least one year of their

graduate program at the time of application; Applicants must be enrolled at
U.S. institutions, making satisfactory progress towards their degrees, and
have fulfilled all GRFP reporting requirements; and, Open to MS - and Ph.D.
seeking Fellows.
Duration: 3-12 months
 PARTNERSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION (PIRE)
PIRE is a highly prestigious international
collaborative program of National Science
Foundation (NSF) aimed to leverage the monetary
resources of funding agencies as well as intellectual
capabilities of research groups all over the world in
front line areas of research and education. India has
joined the PIRE program through a bilateral
agreement between SERB and NSF.
 SERB Distinguished Investigator
Award
To identify excellent PIs based on Outstanding

Performance among large number of Researchers.

Assured Research Grant, including Personal

money, is expected to Promote Originality in

research with Potential for High Impact and for
targeting Long-term Research Goals.

Open to all Indian Researchers working in any

 public funded R&D or academic institution with at
least 10 Years of service remaining.
• Exceptionally Meritorious Senior Scientists
• Recognized by National & International
Scientific Bodies (Ex. FRS, TWAS)
• Not holding any Administrative Role &
Functions
• Fellowship : Rs. 60,000 per month
• Grant: Rs. 5,00,000 per year
– Manpower, Equipment, Travel and Contingency
• Duration: 3 years, extendable by 2 years.
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 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SUPPORT SCHEME

Supports for attending International Conferences for

presenting a paper, Chairing a session or delivering
a keynote address.
Once in Three years.
Round Trip by Air India & VISA Charges.
For young scientists (up to 35 years)
Support is given to attending Conference, Training
program, Workshop and Summer or Winter
Schools. Either Oral or Poster presentations.
Round-trip by Air India, VISA & Registration Fees.
• To share the Scientific Research Results among
Domain Experts in various disciplines.
• In-depth Discussions and Networking of multi-
disciplinary Scientists working on Common
Problems.
• Outreach the Scientific Results to Societal Use
• Quality Publication of Scientific Research
Results, Archival of latest Knowledge base
and Dissemination among the Scientific
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 SERB
SERBPrograms
Programs
• Core Research Grant – Extra Mural Research
• Scheme for Young Scientists (NPDF, ECR)
R&D Support • IRHPA, HRHR, IRRP
• Empowerment and Equity Opportunities
• Overseas Doctoral & Post Doctoral Fellowships
• J C Bose fellow
Fellowships • Ramanujan Fellow
• SERB Distinguished Fellow
• Prime Minister’s Doctoral

• Partnership for International Research and

Education
Global Linkages • S.N. Bose Scholars
• Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide
• VAJRA

S&T Support • International Travel Support

Systems • Professional Bodies & Seminar / Symposia
Attraction of Young Talent to Science

Innovation in Science Pursuit for

Inspired Research (INSPIRE)
Developed by DST as one of the Flagship Programs.

Announced during Indian Science Congress - 2008;

 INSPIRE Program: At a Glance

INSPIRE Awards
200,000 per Year
Rs. 5,000 per award
Cover every high school in India
Age 10-15

INSPIRE Internships
50,000 per year
Top 1% in class X criterion Age 16-18
7500 based on Top 1% students in XII Board
2500 based on
Exams
10,000 Scholarships performance in national
Rs 80,000/yr level examinations

for 5 years Age 17-22, BSc/ MSc levels

Top ranker in any science, 1,000 FellowshipsAge 22-27, PhD level
engineering, medical, agriculture
and veterinary related faculty in 1,000 Faculty positions National level selection
Indian universities based on merit and INSPIRE
Age 27-32 attachment without break
Assured Career Opportunity in Research
 INSPIRE Fellowship
Objective: To provide fellowships for pursuing doctoral research at
any recognized University, Laboratories and Academic Institutions
Eligibility: 1st Rank Holder in University Level examinations at
♦ Post-graduate courses in Sciences, Applied Sciences, Engineering,
Medicine, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Veterinary etc
♦ Under-graduate courses in Engineering or other professional
courses
Amount: As per GOI norms equivalent to JRF/ JRF (Professional)
● JRF: Rs. 25,000/- p.m. + HRA + Contingency (Rs. 20,000/- p.a.)
● JRF (P): Rs. 28,000/- p.m. + HRA + Contingency (Rs. 20,000/- p.a.)
Duration: 5 Years or completion of PhD
Provision for total no. of Fellowship: 1000 every year
 INSPIRE Faculty Position
Objectives:
• To provide attractive opportunity to young achievers for
developing independent scientific profiles and launch them in
fulfilling long term careers,
• Expected to augment high quality scientific manpower for
scientific and educational institutions, specially for State &
Central Universities,
Features:
• Indian citizens and people of Indian Origin including NRI/ PIO
status with PhD or submitted PhD theses,
• Upper age limit : 32 years (35 years for SC/ST )
• Provision for 1000 Faculty Positions
• Each Faculty Position will receive an amount equivalent to an
Assistant Professor of an IIT (~Rs.85000/- pm) along with Rs.35
lakh as Research Grant (@Rs 7 lakh per Year) for 5 years,
• Selected candidate is allowed to select any Host Institution of
their choice to implement this offer,
Department of Science and Technology
 National Science and Technology
Management Information Systems (NSTMIS)
•The broader areas where studies could be taken up in the sponsored
mode are ST investment, ST infrastructure, ST output, ST databases,
ST manpower, RD productivity/efficiency etc.

• Some of the areas in which the research proposal/studies could be

submitted are
i Human Resources in ST,
ii RD Infrastructure/Resources,
iii ST Studies in Higher Education Sector,
iv Mobility of ST Professionals,
v RD and Innovation,
vi IPR Management, and
vii Scientometric Studies in ST.

• NSTMIS Scheme are listed at the NSTMIS website www.nstmis-

dst.org.
Inter Disciplinary Cyber Physical Systems
(ICPS)
•The broader areas where studies could be taken up in the sponsored
mode: (http://dst.gov.in/interdisciplinary-cyber-physical-systems-icps-
division)
I. Data Science and Predictive Technologies Research
• Fundamental and applied research in Data Science, big
data, Analytics and predictive technologies
ii Internet of Things Research
• Basic and applied research in Sensors, actuators,
operational systems development and IoT
iii Basic Research In Cyber Security
• Basic and applied research in cyber security and related
topics
iv Epidemiology Data Analytics
•Development of analytics tools, algorithms for
epidemiology data, disease burden in Indian context
v Indian Heritage in Digital Space
•RD, fusion of technology with Indian Heritage, tool
development, prototypes development
vi Quantum Information Science Technology QuST-
•a networked based cluster programme- Directed Research
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division

I. NIDHI TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS INCUBATOR

ii NIDHI SEED SUPPORT SYSTEM

iii NIDHI ACCELERATOR

iv NIDHI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

 Kiran

I. Cognitive Science Research Initiative

ii Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation

iii Women Scientists Scheme B

iv CSRI Post Doctoral Fellowship

National Council for Science and Technology
Communication (NCSTC)

i. S&T Communication through community Radio

ii. National Children Science Congress
iii. India Innovation Initiative
iv. Outreach Programme
V. Mission Eco Next
VI.STEM Demonstration Dissemination Popularization
VII. SCICOM Folk Media Los Cost Teaching Aids Miracles
VIII. Celebrating National Science Day by State Councils and Depts.
IX. Science Media Research
Natural Resources Data Management Systems (NRDMS) & National Spatial Data
Infrastructure(NSDI)

i. Natural Resources Data Management System

ii. Capacity Building In Geospatial Technology

iii. SDI for Urban Governance Applications

iv. Geospatial Technologies and Applications

 R&D Infrastructure

i. FIST Life Science Level I or II

ii. FIST Chemical Sciences Level I or II
iii. FIST PG College Level
iv. FIST Engineering and Technology Level I or II
V. FIST Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Level I or II
VI. FIST Mathematical Sciences Level I or II
VII. FIST Physical Sciences Level I or II
 Science For Equity Empowerment and
Development (SEED)

i. Technology Interventions for Addressing Societal Needs

ii. Technological Advancement for Rural Areas

iii. Technology Interventions for Disabled and Elderly

iv. TSP Techno Interventions for Tribal Empowerment

V. Scheduled Caste Sub Plan

VI. Science and Technology for Women

VII. Scheme for Young Scientists and Technologists

 Technology Missions Division

i. Solar Energy Research Initiative

ii. Water Technology Initiative

iii. Clean Coal Research and Development

iv. MI Smart Grids

V. Nano Technology

VI. Nano Bio

VII. Nano Science

VIII. Materials for Energy Conservation and Storage (MECSP)

IX. Hydrogen 2050

 Technology Development Transfer

i. Waste Management Technologies

ii. Advance Manufacturing Technology

iii. Device Development Programme

iv. Science and Heritage Research Initiative

V. Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Research Programme

VI. Technology Development Programme

VII. Technology Platform for Electric Mobility

VIII. Biomedical Device and Technology Development

All India Council For Technical Education
(AICTE)
 Staff Development Schemes
i. Seminar Grant
ii. INAE Teachers Research Fellowship
iii. Quality Improvement Programme (QIP)
iv. Faculty Development Programme (FDP)
V. Adjunct Faculty
VI. Trainee Teacher Scheme
VII. Travel Grant
VIII. AICTE and INAE distinguished visiting Professor
IX. AICTE – ISTE Orientation/ Refresher Programme
X. Technical Book Writing & Translation
XI. Short Term Training Program (STTP)
XII. Emeritus Professor (Distinguished Practicing Engineer)
Fellowship
Research and Innovations Development
Schemes

i. Research Promotion Scheme (RPS)

ii. Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)

iii. E-Shodh Sindhu

iv. Grant for Organizing Conference

 Student Development Schemes
i. PG Scholarship
ii. Prime minister’s Special Scholarship scheme
iii. Pragati Scholarship
iv. Saksham Scholarship
V. AICTE-INAE Travel Grant Scheme
VI. PRERANA – Scheme For Preparing Sc/St Students For
Higher Education
VII.SAMRIDDHI – Scheme For Sc/St Students For Setting
Start-ups
VIII. National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF)
IX. Support To Students For Participating In Competition
Abroad (SSPCA)
X. Smart India Hackathon
XI. M.Tech Projects As Internship With Small And Medium
Enterprises (MSMES)
XII.Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY)
 Institutional Development Schemes

i. Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

ii. Share And Mentor Institutions (Margdarshan)

iii. Modernization And Removal Of Obsolescence (MODROBS)

iv. Skill And Personality Development Programme Centre For

SC/ST Students
University Grants Commission (UGC)
 UGC Fellowships/ Research Programs

i. Emeritus Fellowship

ii. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship in

Humanities and Social Sciences

iii. Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women

iv. Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Students

v. Raman Felloship for Post Doctoral Research in USA

vi. Major Research Project

vii. Minor Research Project

viii. Special Assistance Program

ix. Research Award for the Teachers

Defense Research & Development
Organization (DRDO)
 DRDO Schemes

i. Contract for Acquisition of Research Services (CARS)

ii. Grant in Aid Schemes in the following Boards:

a. Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB)

b. Armament Research Board (ARMREB)

c. Naval Research Board (NRB)

d. Life Sciences Research Board (LSRB)

iii. Thrust Areas Link

https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=thrustareas
.jsp
Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research(CSIR)
 CSIR Schemes

i. CSIR Research Grants

ii. Travel Grant

iii. Grant for Holding Seminar / Symposia

iv. Young Scientist Awards

v. CSIR Nehru Science PostDoctoral Fellowship

vi. Program on Technology Led Entrepreneur

Other Funding Agencies
 Other Funding Agencies & Schemes

i. ISRO-RESPOND Scheme

ii. Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeItY) Schemes

a. Grant in Aid Schemes

1) R&D in Electronics

2) R&D in Information Technology

3) R&D in Cyber Security

b. Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs

Scheme (TIDE)

c. Multiplier Grants Scheme (MGS)

 Other Funding Agencies & Schemes (Cont..)

i. MNRE Funding Schemes in alternate Energies

ii. Department of Atomic Energy Schemes:

a. Regular Research Project

b. Young Scientist’s Research Award (YSRA)

c. DAE-Scientific Research Council (DAE-SRC) Award

iii. Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR):

a. Patent Acquisition and Collaborative Research and Technology

Development

b. Industrial R&D Promotion Program

 Other Funding Agencies & Schemes (Cont..)

i. Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR):

a. National Agricultural Science Fund

ii. Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR)

a. Extramural Research Program

b. International Travel

c. Support for conducting seminars/symposia

d. Post Doctoral Fellowship

e. Medical Innovation Fund

f. ICMR Visiting Fellowship

 Other Funding Agencies & Schemes (Cont..)

i. Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR):

a. R&D program in Water Sector

ii. Ministry of Environment and Forest

a. Grant – in Aid Scheme in the following areas

i. Environment Research

ii. Pollution Control

iii. Environment Information

iv. Environment Education

v. Animal Welfare etc.

Thanks