Call for Proposals: Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant

Important Dates:

• Post Date: October 24, 2024
• Deadline Date: November 19, 2024

Donor Name: Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Grant Size: $10,000 to $100,000

Category: Grant

Overview

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has introduced the Early Career Research Grant aimed at fostering a culture of research and innovation in India. This initiative seeks to:

• Support early career researchers who are pivotal in advancing scientific and technological progress in India.
• Enable young researchers to contribute to ANRF's goal of establishing India as a global leader in science and technology.
• Strengthen India's research ecosystem by facilitating scientific innovation and providing an enabling environment for conducting research with ease and flexibility.

Funding Information

• Research Grant Amount: Up to Rs. 60 lakh (plus overheads) for a period of three years.
• Additional Benefits: Flexibility in resource utilization under recurring head, flexibility in manpower recruitment, enhanced travel, contingency, and overhead charges.
• Support for expenses: Coverage for open access publications, patent filing charges, and project-related international travel.
• Number of Grants: Up to 700 grants awarded per year across all subject areas.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizens; PIO/OCI with regular positions in Indian R&D institutions can apply as PI with an Indian Co-PI.
• Educational Qualification: PhD in Science or Engineering, MD/MS/MDS/MVSc degree.
• Position: Applicant must hold a regular academic or research position in recognized institutions or R&D labs.
• Joining Timeline: Eligible within two years of joining the institution.
• Age Limit: Upper age limit of 42 years (relaxation of three years for SC/ST/OBC/Physically challenged and women candidates).
• Exclusions: Individuals in temporary or renewed contract positions, consultants, and project fellows are ineligible.

Selection Criteria

• Selection Basis: Recommendations by an Expert Committee.

Application Requirements

• Documents Needed:
  • Biodata
  • Certificate from Principal Investigator
  • Endorsement Letter from Head of Institution
  • Age Proof Certificate (e.g., Class X mark sheet or Birth certificate)
  • Category Certificate (for Age Relaxation)
  • Plagiarism undertaking

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