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RM - Presentation - 1 Sources of Research Grant
RM - Presentation - 1 Sources of Research Grant
Academic advancement
Support for new invention
Up gradation for teaching and sharing knowledge
Development and exchange of new knowledge and
expertise and thus enhancing nations’s competitive
position globally and quality of life of human
condition can be improved
IMPORTANCE
Government agencies
Industries
Private trust
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Department of biotechnology(DBT)
Department of science and technology(DST)
Department of scientific and industrial research(DSIR)
All India council for technical education(AICTE)
Council of scientific and industrial research(CSIR)
University grants commission(UGC)
Indian council for medical reseach(ICMR)
Ministry of urban affairs and employment (MUAE)
Ministry of non conventional energy sources (MNES)
CONTINUES………
Birla trust
Tata trust
BENEFITS OF RESEARCH GRANTS
2. The candidate should be less than 35 years on the date on which the
application is received in DST. However age relaxation of 5 years
would be given to scientists belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and
Physically Handicapped category.
FUNDING
1. The funding is provided up to a maximum of Rs.17.00 lakhs
(excluding overhead charges) for a period not exceeding three years. If
the proposed objectives can be achieved in less than three years, the
budget may be reduced accordingly.
FELLOWSHIP )
Provides an opportunity for Indian scientists to
pursue research and training in overseas laboratories
up to a period of twelve months
ELIGIBILITY
(i) Academic Qualifications: Master’s Degree in
Engineering/Technology or equivalent or M.D. in
Medicine or equivalent with research experience or
Ph.D. in Science/Engineering or equivalent.
(ii) Age: Upto 35 years (as on 1st April, 2010). The
applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women
candidates may be allowed relaxation in the age
limit upto 5 years.
(iii) Employment: A regular position in a recognized
S&T institution/university/college
(iv) Areas of work: Area proposed by the candidate
should be in line with the above mentioned chosen
areas.
(v) Place of work: The fellow should be accepted by
a foreign academic/scientific/technological
institution, which is internationally recognized as
an outstanding institution where major work in the
identified area is in progress.
(vi) Young scientists and technologists actively
engaged in research and having established
credibility in the proposed area of work will be
preferred.
(vii) The institute to which the candidate belongs,
should have either already initiated major research
activities in the chosen area or should have
immediate plans to initiate such programmes,
based on the expertise of the individual and
proposed training abroad.
(viii) Candidates who have earlier availed of the
BOYSCAST fellowship will not be eligible for
consideration again for this fellowship.
FUNDING
1. Fellowship amount of US $ 3000 (or equivalent in other foreign
currency) per month for the period of stay (maximum duration being
twelve months) at the host institute abroad.
2. Cost of air passage in economy class by Air India from the place of
working in India to the place of the overseas host institute and back by
shortest route.
3. One time contingency grant of Rs.15,000/- if the fellowship duration
is upto six months and Rs.20,000/- if the fellowship duration is more
than six months.
4. Fellow will also be permitted to travel within host country to attend
conferences or visit other institutes of interest with the approval of the
Guide at the host institute and as per DST rules. The Fellow will be
entitled to a grant of US $ 600 (or equivalent in other foreign
currency) for fellowship duration upto six months and US $ 1200 (or
equivalent in other foreign currency) for fellowship duration beyond
six months for this purpose.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SUPPORT SCHEME
OBJECTIVE and FUNDING
1. To provide financial assistance for presenting a research
paper or chairing a session or delivering a keynote address
in an international scientific event
(conference/seminar/symposium/workshop etc.).
2. In addition, support is also provided to young scientists
(age limit 35 years as on date of conference) for attending
training programmes and short-term
schools/workshops/courses.
3. Full economy class air-fare by shortest route, airport-tax
and visa fees are provided under the scheme.
4. Registration Fee is provided to young scientist in addition
to the above support.
ELIGIBILITY
Two component
1.INSPIRE Fellowship
2.INSPIRE Faculty Scheme
INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
1. This Fellowship shall be available only for pursuing full-time Ph.D
program in any recognized university / institution in the country.
2. The Junior Research Fellow (JRF) or Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
under this scheme shall be termed as 'INSPIRE Fellow'.
3. The Fellowship shall be tenable for a maximum period of five years or
completion of the Ph.D programme, whichever is earlier.
4. The Fellowship for students who have already been enrolled in Ph.D
program, shall be effected from April 1, 2010 or date of acceptance /
switching over to INSPIRE Fellowship from any other fellowship
currently available with the student
INSPIRE FACULTY SCHEME
ELIGIBILITY
1. Indian citizens and people of Indian origin including
NRI/PIO status with PhD (in science,mathematics,
engineering, pharmacy, medicine, and agriculture related
subjects) from and recognized university in the world.
2. Those who have submitted their PhD Theses and are
awaiting award of the degree are also eligible.
3. The upper age limit at the time of awarding the offer
should be 32 years for considering support for a period of
5 years
SUPPORT
1. Each selected INSPIRE Faculty shall be eligible to receive
a consolidated amount equivalent to the scale of the
Assistant Professor of an IIT as Fellowship amount. In
addition, a Research Grant of Rs 7 lakh per year for 5
years shall also be provided to each successful candidate.
2. The INSPIRE Faculty position is for a maximum period
of 5 (five) year.
3. In case the INSPIRE Faculty finds a permanent position
during the tenure of the position, the Fellowship amount
shall be discontinued from the day the INSPIRE Faculty
joins in permanent position but he/she may continue with
the INSPIRE Faculty Scheme availing Research Grant
portion for the balance period to carry out research at the
new position..
GRANT PROCESS AT GLANCE
RE CEIPT AND REFERRAL
PEER REVIEW
AWARDS
POST- AWARD MANAGEMENT