SOURCES FOR PROCUREMENT

RESEARCH GRANTS –
INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES,
GOVERNMENT
AND PRIVATE BODIES.
 Introduction
 Research funding is a term generally covering any funding
for scientific research, in the areas of both "hard" science
and technology and social science.
 Sources of research funding,
o corporations
o government
 Some small amounts of scientific research are carried out
by charitable foundations.
 Total research funding in most developed countries is
between 1.5% and 3% of GDP
Government-funded research
 Many governments of developed countries provide
considerable funds for scientific research as well as social
science research.
 Much of this is not intended to provide concrete results
that may be commercialisable, although research in
scientific fields may lead to results that have such
potential.
 Most university research is aimed at gaining publication in
peer reviewed academic journals.
 Government-funded research allows basic science.
 Government-funded research into such matters as the
nature of quantum mechanics or the existence of
water on Mars.
 For example, Decades of research into quantum
mechanics have made possible work on quantum
computing, which is now expected to be an even
greater leap forward in computing technology than
the development of the microchip.
Northern and Central America
 US
 National Institutes of Health: biomedical research.

 National Science Foundation: fundamental research and education in

all the non-medical fields of science and engineering.

 Canada
 Canada Foundation for Innovation: research infrastructure.

 Canadian Institutes of Health Research: health research.

 Genome Canada: genomics.

 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council: natural sciences

and in engineering.
 Networks of Centers of Excellence : partnerships between university,

government and industry.

 Minister of Research and Innovation (Ontario)
Asia
 INDIA
 All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
 Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
 Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha
and Homoepathy (AYUSH)
 Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
 Department of Coal (DOC)
 Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
 Department of Science and Technology (DST)
 Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
 Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
 India Meteorological Department (IMD)
 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
 Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MOCIT)
Department of Information Technology
 Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF)
 Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI)
 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
 Ministry of Power, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)
 Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MOSJE)
 Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR)
 Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)
 University Grants Commission (UGC)
 Pakistan
 National ICT R&D Fund (Pakistan): The
Government of Pakistan has mandated that a
certain percentage of gross revenue generated by
all telecom service providers be allocated to
development and research of information and
communication technologies.
Europe (EU)
 UK
 Arts and Humanities Research Council
 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
 Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
 Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
(BBSRC)
 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
 Medical Research Council (MRC)
 Science and Technology Facilities Council Charities
 Ireland
 Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and
Technology
 Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social
Sciences (IRCHSS)
 Science Foundation Ireland
 Switzerland
 Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
 The innovation promotion agency CTI (CTI/KTI) .
 Ressortforschung des Bundes.
 Eidgenössische Stiftungsaufsicht.
 Netherlands
 Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk
Onderzoek (NWO).
 Agentschap NL.
 Corporate And Private Research
 In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, most
scientific and technological research was carried out by
individual inventors using their own funds.
 A system of patents was developed to allow inventors a
period of time to commercialize their inventions and
recoup a profit, although in practice many found this
difficult.
 In the twentieth century, scientific and technological
research became increasingly systematized, as
corporations developed, and discovered that
continuous investment in research and development
could be a key element of success in a competitive
strategy.
 Privately-funded research is profit oriented.
AICTE
 The All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) is a Statutory Body established by the
Government of India through Act No. 52 of 1987 with
a view to proper planning and coordinated
development of Technical Education (TE) system
throughout the Country.
 Technical Education includes the fields of Engineering,
Technology, Architecture, Town Planning,
Management, Hotel Management & Catering
Technology, Pharmacy and Applied Arts & Crafts.
Schemes operated by the AICTE
 Travel Grant : Enables meritorious teachers to interact at
international level Conference / Seminar / Symposium etc.
Teachers from AICTE approved Technical Institutions /
University departments are eligible for this grant.
 Seminar Grant : provides a forum for interaction of
academicians and working professionals and opportunity
for sharing of innovations and inventions. AICTE approved
Technical Institutions / University departments are eligible
for this grant. Professional bodies, registered societies,
national agencies are also eligible provided that the seminar
is organized in collaboration with AICTE approved
Technical Institutions / University departments imparting
technical education.
 Career Award for Young Teachers : identifies young talented
teachers for promoting their professional growth by enabling them
to devote maximum time in research and study with minimum
teaching responsibility.
 Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme : In pursuance of the policy
framework for Promotion of Post-Graduate Education and Research
in Technical Education as announced by Ministry of Human
Resource Development, AICTE is implementing and running PG
Scholarship scheme in the field of technical education for the study
of post graduate students in Engineering and Technical
institutions.The students who qualify GATE examination get valid
score card in different subject fields and become eligible for GATE
scholarship under existing PG Scholarship Scheme. A valid GATE
scorer receives scholarship.
Completed application should be
sent to :-
The Adviser (FD)
All India Council for Technical Education
4th Floor, NBCC Place, Bhishma Pitamah Marg
Pragati Vihar, New Delhi – 110 003
Fax No.: 011 – 24369632
EPABX No.: 011 – 24369619-22
E-mail : fd@aicte.ernet.in
Council of Scientific & Industrial
Research
 Foreign Travel Grant (for young Scientist /
Research Scholars not in regular employment)
 Symposium Grant :The applications must be
received at least three months before the event.
 The Award of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Prize For Science and Technology
 RESEARCH GRANTS
 CSIR Program on Youth for Leadership in
Science
 Research Scheme / Sponsored Research
Schemes
 Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship (SPMF)
 Emeritus Scientist
 Visiting Associateship
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
 The Prize is given each year for outstanding contributions
to science and technology
 SSB Prizes, each of the value of Rs 5,00,000 (Rupees five
lakh only), are awarded annually for notable and
outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in the
following disciplines: (1)Biological, (2) Chemical, (3)
Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, (4) Engineering,
(5) Mathematical, (6) Medical, and (7) Physical Sciences.
 Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field of
science and technology up to the age of 45 years ,Overseas
citizen of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)
working in India are also eligible.
CSIR RESEARCH GRANTS

 The assistance is provided by way of grants to

Professors/Experts in regular employment, in the
universities, IITs, post-graduate institutions,
recognised R&D laboratories both in public and
private sectors.
 Investigators working in Government Research
Laboratories/ Establishments are generally not
eligible for the grant.
 Applications for research grants can be submitted
at any time during the year.
 CSIR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF)
 A certain number of JRFs are awarded each year by
CSIR to those holding MSc or equivalent degree, with
minimum 55% marks after qualifying the National
Eligibility Test ( NET) conducted by CSIR twice in a
year.
 STIPEND
 Rs 12000/ p.m for a period of 2 years.
 On Completion of two years as JRF, the stipend may
be increased to Rs. 14000/- p.m for the 3rd and
subsequent year
 CSIR SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (SRF)
 MSc, BE, BTech with minimum 60% marks and at least two years
of post MSc, BE, BTech, research experience. OR
 ME, M.Tech or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology with
minimum 60% marks
 OR
 MBBS or BDS (with 1 year if internship) with first division
 OR
 BPharm/BSc (Ag) or equivalent degree with minimum 60% marks
and at least three years of research experience.
 Research workers who have had requisite training in methods of
research along with above qualification and who have proved their
aptitude for original research are eligible for this Fellowship.
 AGE LIMT : The upper age limit for SRF shall be
32 years.
 STIPEND
 Rs.14000/- pm for 1st, 2nd, 3rd years.
 Rs.15000/- for the subsequent years depending on
progress of research having been assessed as
satisfactory.
U.G.C
 The Travel Grant Scheme for College
Teachers/Vice Chancellors/Commission Members
 Research Funding Council for Major and Minor
Research Projects during the Tenth Plan Period
 Major Research Project in Sciences including
Engineering & Technology, Medical, Pharmacy
Agriculture etc. - Rs. 12 lacs.
 Major Research Project in Humanities, Social Science,
Languages, Literature, Arts, Law and allied disciplines
- Rs. 10 lacs.
 Minor Research Project - Rs. 1 lac.
 Research Workshops/Seminars/Symposia and Conferences in
Colleges
 Seminars : The maximum assistance under the category 'Seminar'
is limited to Rs. 70,000/- only.
 State and National Level Conferences : he UGC assistance in
case of State Level Conferences should be limited to Rs. 80,000/-
and that for a National Level Conference to Rs. 1.00 lakh.
 International Conferences : The UGC assistance will be of Rs. 1.5
lakh only.
 Ceiling of Financial Help by UGC :
I. Regional Level Seminar/Workshop Rs. 70,000/-
II. State Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 80,000/-
III. National Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 1.00 lakh
IV. International Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 1.50 lakh
GUJCOST

 Minor Research Project

 Student Science and Technology(SCI-TECH)
Project
 All Research & Development Institutions in the State
approved by Government of India
Department/Agency/University/Deemed University
will be eligible for the assistance.
 maximum of Rs. 25000/- per project.

App Form
References
 UGC- www.ugc.ac.in
 ICMR-www.icmr.nic.in
 CSIR- www.csir.res.in
 DST-www.dst.gov.in
 AICTE- www.aicte.ernet.in
 GUJCOST: www. dst.gujarat.gov.in/gujcost
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_funding
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