Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant in Biomedical Sciences - India

Important Dates:

• Post Date: August 28, 2024
• Deadline Date: September 18, 2024

Donor Name:

• Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation

Grant Size:

• ₹3 Crores 

Grant Category:

• Translational Research Grant

Focus Area:

• Objective: The grant focuses on supporting “bench to bedside” translational research, which aims to bridge the gap between fundamental scientific discoveries and their application in clinical settings for the benefit of patients.
• Eligible Projects:
  • Branch of Science: Any branch of science and technology.
  • Focus: Cutting-edge translational projects designed to address disease-related topics, using advanced techniques and analysis to develop clinical solutions.
  • Exclusions: Projects related to climate change, agricultural sciences, and ecological sciences are not eligible.

Key Requirements:

• Tangible Outcomes: By the end of the 3-year grant period, the research should lead to tangible outcomes that can be translated into innovative tools/products/treatments/interventions that are easily accessible and cost-effective, benefiting large sections of the population.
• Project Duration: Proposals for less than three years will not be considered.

Funding Information:

• Maximum Budget: ₹3 Crores
• Disbursement: The grant will be disbursed in three tranches, with each tranche being no more than ₹1.0 crore per year over three years.

Evaluation Criteria:

1. Translational Value: How soon can the proposed research benefit humans?
2. Novelty: Does the proposed work enrich the field?
3. Feasibility: Is the proposal feasible based on the expertise of the Principal Investigator (PI) and the collaborators?
4. Vigor and Rigor: How strong are the proposed experiments?
5. Competitiveness: How does the proposal compare to others in the cohort?
6. Value of Outcomes: What impact will the proposed research have on human health?

Eligibility Criteria:

• Organizations: Universities, R&D institutions, medical centers, and non-profit research organizations in India are eligible to apply.
• Collaborations and Partnerships:
  • Lead Organization: Must be based in India.
  • International Collaborations: Encouraged but should add value to the proposal.
• Minimum Eligibility:
  • Qualifications: PhD/MD/MS or equivalent degree.
• Salary and Space: Applicants must have already secured salary and space from their Host Institution before applying.
• Age Limit: PI should be below 50 years of age (five-year age exception for women applicants).
• No Duplication of Support: Proposals must demonstrate added value and impact if similar work is funded by other sources.

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