Applications Invited for Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant

Organization:
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Apply By:
19 November 2024

Grant Amount:
6,000,000 INR

About the Organization

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was established through the ANRF Act 2023 to seed, grow, and foster a culture of research and innovation in India. Under the guidance of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, ANRF aims to strengthen India’s research ecosystem and accelerate scientific advancements across various domains.

About the Grant

The Prime Minister's Early Career Research Grant (PM ECRG) aims to support early career researchers in producing high-quality research that will contribute significantly to India’s scientific and technological progress. ANRF provides a flexible and enabling environment to empower these researchers.

Grant Details:

• Amount: Up to INR 60 Lakhs for 3 years
• Flexibility: Recurring head, manpower recruitment, travel, contingency, overheads, open access publications, and patent filing
• International Travel: Permitted for project-related activities
• Max. Grants per Year: 700 across all subject areas

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizens, PIO/OCI in collaboration with an Indian Co-PI.
• Degree: Must hold a PhD, MD/MS/MDS/MVSc in Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Position: Must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized institution or national lab.
• Experience: Eligible within 2 years of joining the institution.
• Age: Maximum of 42 years (relaxable by 3 years for SC/ST/OBC/Physically challenged and women).
• Contractual Faculty: Excludes Research Associates, Postdoctoral Fellows, Ad-hoc Faculties, Consultants, etc.
• Previous Grants: Not eligible if they have received YSS, ECR, SRG, CRG, or other grants from SERB/ANRF.

One-time Relaxation:

• Age limit calculated as Feb 1, 2024 instead of the date of submission.
• Must have joined the institution on or after Feb 1, 2022.

How to Apply

• Online Submission: Apply at www.anrfonline.in (Registered users on SERBONLINE can use the same login).
• Proposal: Submit details including project title, summary, objectives, expected outcomes, and budget.
• Documents: Submit required documents (in PDF) such as:
  • Biodata
  • Certificate from Principal Investigator
  • Endorsement Letter from the Head of Institution
  • Age Proof Certificate
  • Category Certificate
  • Plagiarism Undertaking

Other Conditions

• One proposal per applicant per call.
• No project extension under PM ECRG.
• Selection Process: Based on Expert Committee recommendations.

For More Information:
Visit www.anrfonline.in or check the detailed guidelines and application template.

For updates, join the WhatsApp Channel: Click here