funding schemes

FUNDING SCHEMES

Prof. Dr. B. E. KushareProfessor and HODElectrical Engineering DepartmentK. K. Wagh I.E.E. & R., Nashik-3

Contents: Funding Agencies/Organizations

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

Ministry of Power, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)

University Grants Commission (UGC)

BCUD, University of Pune

Institution of Engineers

AICTE Schemes

Research Promotion Scheme (RPS)

National Facilities in Engineering & Technology with Industrial Collaboration

Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROBS)

Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC)

Industrial Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC)

Travel Grant

Seminar Grant

Faculty Development Program (FDP)

Emeritus Fellowship (EF)

Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT)

Research Park (RP)

Innovation Promotion Scheme (IPS)

Teacher Research Fellowship (AICTE-INAE-TRF)

Travel Grant to Students

AICTE: Research Promotion Scheme

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institutes or AICTE approved University Departments with relevant PG Programs

Requirements Full time regular faculty with research experience and publications.

Research facilities available in the Institute.

Not more than one proposal from one PI at any given time.

Duration of Project3 years

Limit of Funding 25 Lakhs

Last Date 31st December 2014

AICTE: National Coordinated Project

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institutes/ University Departments with relevant PG Programs with Accreditation from NBA

Requirements Coordinator must be full time regular faculty of the Institute.

Multi-institutional projects.

Association between reputed institutes like IIT, NIT, IIM, IISc., & AICTE approved Institutes and University Departments.

Accreditation from NBA.

Duration of Project 3 years



AICTE: National Facilities in Engineering & Technology with Industrial Collaboration

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institutes or AICTE approved University Departments with relevant PG Programs with Accreditation from NBA.

Requirements Coordinator must be full time regular faculty of the institute.

AICTE approved institutes and University Departments running PG program having accreditation of the UG/PG program under respective department from NBA.

Matching grant from the Industry.


Limit of Funding 50 Lakhs from AICTE & 50 Lakhs from the Industry


AICTE: Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institutes or AICTE approved University Departments.

Requirements Full time regular faculty as Coordinator.

One proposal per institute.

Existing AICTE sponsored EDC -Institutes not eligible to apply again.




AICTE: Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence


Requirements Institute must be 10 years or more old/NBA

For self-financing Institutes not more than 3 proposals per institutes per year can be submitted.

For Govt./Govt.-aided Institute not more than 10 proposals per Institute per year can be submitted.

Duration of Project 1 year



AICTE: Travel Grant


Requirements Full time regular faculty for presenting paper in conferences/ attending workshop abroad to be sanctioned once in 2 years to the applicant

Duration of Project Individual

Limit of Funding 1.5 Lakhs


AICTE: Industrial Institute Partnership Cell


Requirements Full time regular faculty as Coordinator

One proposal per institute.

Existing AICTE sponsored EDC Institutes not eligible

to apply again.




AICTE: Seminar Grant

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institutes or AICTE approved University Departments

Requirements Coordinator must be full time regular faculty with adequate experience.

Maximum of 5 proposals per Institute per year can be

submitted

Duration of Project Individual

Limit of Funding 2 Lakhs for National Seminar 3 Lakhs for Inter National Seminar


AICTE: Faculty Development Program

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institutes & AICTE approved University Departments limited to QIP Centers

Requirements Coordinator must be full time regular faculty with

adequate experience.Institutes capability to do good FDP Program

The Maximum number of proposals submitted per year by an institute is limited to 5

Duration of ProjectMaximum 2 weeks



AICTE: Emeritus Fellowship

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institutes & AICTE approved University Departments limited to QIP Centers.

Requirements Superannuated Professors / Scientists of reputed institutes (such as IIT, NIT, IIM, IISc., CSIR, DRDO, BARC, TIFR, IISER, Govt. Engg. College, Universities, etc.) and Fellows of National Academies.

Only applicable to Institutes offering PG program.

Duration of Project 2 years or up to the age of 70 years of EF whichever is earlier.



AICTE: Research Park

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institute or AICTE approved University Departments with NBA accreditation

Requirements 300-500 Sq.m build up area for setting up research facilities.

Matching Grant from Industry.


Limit of Funding 100 Lakh from AICTE,100 Lakh from Industry


AICTE: Innovation Promotion Scheme

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institute or AICTE approved University Departments. Up to a maximum 250 batches (2 to 3 students / batch) students for creating innovative projects. (one proposal per institute)

Requirements B Tech Pre final and final year students and M Tech students


Limit of Funding Rs. 5 laks to host institution for expenses towards holding exhibition


AICTE: Teacher Research Fellowship

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institute or AICTE approved University Departments.

Requirements Regular faculty of AICTE approved institutes AICTE approved University departments.Age shall be 35 years & below.


Limit of Funding 15000 per month / 10000 contingency per annum.


AICTE: Travel Grand to Student

Eligibility of Institute AICTE approved Institute or AICTE approved University Departments.

Requirements Students

Duration of Project One year

Limit of Funding 1 lakh


DST

Website: http://dst.gov.in/r&d_funding/rdfs.htm Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and other Higher Educational Institutions (FIST)

Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas (IRHPA)

Opportunities for Young Scientists (FAST TRACK Scheme)

Science and Society Programs

Science and Technology for Women (S&T for Women)

DST (SERC):Intensification of Research in High Priority Areas (IRHPA)
www.serc-dst.org

Eligibility of Institute Academic Institutions , National labs and other recognized R&D institutions

Requirements Scientists and Technologists who are working in the academic sector, National labs and other recognized R&D institutions.

Last Date Any time during Year

DST (SERC): Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure in Universities and Higher
Educational Institutions (FIST)

www.serc-dst.org

Eligibility of Institute All Science & Engineering Departments/ Centers having post-graduate programs which have existed for at least 3 years in universities and other higher educational institutions are eligible.

Requirements Type of Support:
(1) Level 0: for a maximum support up to Rs. 100 lakhs for Teaching as well as Research facilities to the non-self financed S & T departments for 5 years.
(2) Level I: Proposals from relatively small but active post-graduate S & T Department from State & Central Universities & academic Institutions requiring moderate funding for improving quality of teaching & research. The support would be up to Rs 300 lakh for 5 years for augmentation of teaching and research facilities to a Department/ School/ Centre.
(3)Level II: Proposals from well established S & T Department from State/ Central Universities and academic Institutions with high repute requiring substantial funding (upper limit Rs.1000 lakh for 5 years) for acquiring state-of-the-art equipment and setting up laboratories for conducting internationally competitive research.

Limit of Funding ForSelf-financed post-graduate departments and Private Universities/ Academic Institutes including Colleges, support shall be consideredonly for research,having National Level Test (NET/GATE) qualified post-graduate students (more than 50 %)and such department would needto contribute 50 % of total recommended budget.

Last Date As per Advertisement published in news paper

DST (SERC): Opportunities for Young Scientists (FAST TRACK Scheme)

Eligibility of Institute Academic Institutions , National labs and other recognized R&D institutions

Requirements Candidates should possess Masters degree in Engineering/Technology or a Ph.D. in Basic Science/Engineering.Open to young scientists who are below 35 years at the time of the Submission of application. Age relaxation of 5 years would be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and Physically Handicapped Category.

Duration of Project Three Years

Limit of Funding Maximum of Rs.10.00 lakhs period not exceeding three years includes Recurring costs (Fellowship wherever applicable, consumables,travel, and contingency) and minor equipment costing less than Rs.5.00 lakhs.


DST (SERC):Science and Society Programs (SSP)
Science and Technology Application for Rural Development (STARD)

Eligibility of Institute Recognized R&D laboratories, universities and educational institutions.

Thrust Areas /type of proposalsEngineering Services: Design, development and up gradation of farm and non farm tools and machinery, cost effective energy appliances for value addition & income generation. Rural industries: R&D projects in the area of rural process industries. Establishment of Rural Technology Parks as technology resource centers for technology back-up/support system in both farm and non-farm sector, and Innovative project proposal related to above-mentioned areas for Technological Interventions in Mountain and hilly Eco-systems (TIME).


DST (SERC):Science and Technology for Women
(S&T for Women)

Eligibility of Institute Recognized R&D laboratories, universities and educational institutions

Areas Design, fabrication and improvement of tools implements, equipment and instrumentsused by women in different occupations in formal and non-formal sectors. Up-gradation of traditional skills for utilization of available resources and providing means for women to enter into the organized sector or for starting entrepreneurialproduction or service units.Manpower, consumables, travel, contingencies, equipments, overheads etc.


DST (SERC): Scheme for Young Scientists and Professionals (SYSP)

Eligibility of Institute Recognized R&D laboratories, Universities and Educational Institutions

Requirements The scheme is open to young scientists, upper age limit being 35 years (40 years for Women) and having a minimum qualification of graduation in Engineering.a) Attempt a field implementation of an idea which is already known or (b) Develop techniques for solving problems which do not have any suggested solutions at present.


DST (SERC): Human Resource Development and Nurturing Young Talent Swarnajayanti Fellowships Scheme

EligibilityThe applicant should possess Ph.D in Science/Engineering with outstanding contributions in his/her area of research.

Scheme The support will cover all the requirements for performing the research and will include a fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for five years. The fellowship will be provided in addition to the salary they draw from their parent Institution. In addition to fellowship, grants for equipments, computational facilities, consumables, contingencies, national and international travel and other special requirements, if any, will be covered based on merit. Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with a freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan. The project should contain innovative research idea and it should have a potential of making impact on R&D in the discipline.

Duration of Project The duration of the fellowship will be for a period not exceeding five years.

Limit of Funding Fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for five years.


DSIR

Website: http://dsir.csir.res.in/ Technology Development and Demonstration Program (TDDP)

Consultancy promotion program.

Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination

DSIR: Technology Development and Demonstration Program.

Eligibility of Institute Industrial units either on their own or jointly withresearch/educational institutions

Areas of Funding R&D Project for development of a new/improved product resulting in Prototype development and ending with demonstration in commercial environment. R&D Project for development of a new/improved product resulting in establishment of process know-how, development of process equipment and demonstration of yield, efficacy etc. in a Pilot plant.Partial financial support is provided.


DSIR: Consultancy Promotion Program (CPP)

Eligibility of Institute Concerned associations or promotional agencies, interested organizations / institutions

Areas of Funding Strengthening consultancy capabilities: Support R&D efforts of consultancy organizations and consultancy efforts of national R&D organizations.Support for Skill Up gradation, Training, Quality Management etc., to Consultants.

Support for developing consultancy capabilities in emerging and newer areas including IPR, Bio-Technology, new materials, etc

Build up linkages with various institutions/organizations within the country and abroad.

Support for organizing and participation in training programs, workshops, seminars.


Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+)

Eligibility of Institute Access to Knowledge for Technology Development and Dissemination (A2K+) is a scheme targeted towards developing mechanisms to disseminate science, technology and innovation related information to industries, research and academic institutions, in-house R&D units of industry, Scientific & Industrial Research Organizations (SIROs), consultants, industry associations, techno-entrepreneurs, government departments and others.

Areas of Funding 1 Support for industrial technological studies .2 Supporting organization of National /international conferences /Workshops .

Last Date As per advertisement


Website: http://www.mnre.gov.in/schemes/r-d/solar-pv-3/

The Ministry has been supporting Research, Design & Development (R D&D) in new and renewable energy since 1982.

Considering that the market would largely drive the renewable energy sector, a scheme has been evolved for associating and supporting R D&D carried out by industry.

This scheme provides guidelines for project identification, formulation appraisal, approval and financial support.

A Research, Design & Development Project Appraisal Committee (RDPAC) has been constituted under the chairmanship of Secretary, MNRE for the purpose of giving guidance to the overall direction of RD&D effort in new and renewable energy.

This Committee also elicits RD&D proposals, appraises them, and recommends financial support wherever required.


Funding amount (Rs.)Up to 100 lakhs

Areas of Funding Grid Connected Power

Off-Grid Power

Decentralized Systems

New Technologies

Hydrogen Energy

Chemical Sources of Energy (Fuel Cells)

Alternative Fuels for Surface Transportation

Geo Thermal Energy

Tidal Energy

Bio fuels

Last Date Any time in the year

UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISION NEW DELHI

1. Special Scheme of Construction of Women's Hostel for Colleges 2. Faculty Development Program for Colleges3. Autonomous colleges4. Organizing Conferences/Workshops/Seminars in colleges5. Development Assistance to colleges for the Construction of Buildings6. College with Potential for Excellence7. UGC-Network Resource Center (UGC-NRC) in the Colleges 8. Jubilee, Centenary Grants to Colleges. 9 Instrumentation Maintenance Facility (IMF) in College. 10. Establishment of New Model Degree Colleges in educationally Backward District Low(GER)For Colleges:


Development Grant to Colleges (includes 14 merged schemes) (Revised Guidelines):o Rejuvenation of Infrastructure in Old Colleges.o Catch-up grant for Young Colleges.o Colleges located in Rural/Remote/Border/Hill/Tribal Areas.o Colleges with relatively higher proportion of SC/ST & Minorities.o Special grant for enhancement of initiative for Capacity Building in Colleges.o Establishment of Day Care Centers in Colleges.o Colleges in Backward Areas.o Establishment of UGC Network Resource Centre.o Equal Opportunity Center in Colleges.o Remedial Coaching for SC,ST,OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities.o Coaching for NET for SC,ST,OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities.o Coaching classes for entry in services for SC,ST,OBC (non-creamy layer) & Minorities.o Schemes for Persons with Disabilities.o Career and Counseling Cell.


Grants for both University/Colleges1. Introduction of Career Oriented Courses in Universities and Colleges2. Guidelines for Development of Women's Studies in Indian Universities and Colleges.3. Guidelines for Human Rights and Values in Education.4. Guidelines for Setting Up of Media Centers / Affiliated Media Centers.5. Guidelines scheme on Lifelong Learning and Extension.6. Guidelines for UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium.7. Guidelines for Establishment and Monitoring of the Internal Quality Assurance Cells (IQACs) in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs).8. E-Content Development.9. Development of Sports Infrastructure and Equipment in Universities and Colleges


Grants for Departments of University/College1. Special Assistance Program (SAP) 2. Guidelines For Innovative ProgramGrants for Individuals1. Research Awards2. Emeritus Fellowship.3. Travel Grant Scheme for College Teachers/College Librarians/Vice Chancellors/Commission Members and UGC Officers. 4. Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child5. Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honors Courses At Undergraduate Level6. Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students.


Grants for Individuals:7. Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences. 8. Dr.S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF)in Humanities and special Social Sciences(including language) for the year 2008-2009 .9. Research Project for Teachers Major and Minor . 10. Capacity Building for Women Managers in Higher Education. 11. Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates. 12. UGC new scheme of providing special honorarium to teachers who are Fellows of at least two of the four Science Academies identified by UGC.13. UGC Revised Guidelines for the Scheme of Appointment / Honorarium of Guest/Part-Time Teachers.

CSIR Schemes

Junior Research Fellowship JRF

JRF-GATE Fellowship

Senior Research Fellowship SRF

Research Associate ship (RA)

Senior Research Associate ship (SRA)

Emeritus Scientist

Visiting Associate ship

Research Scheme / Sponsored Research Schemes

Travel Grant

Grant for Holding Symposium/Seminar

Young Scientist Awards (YSA)

CSIR-Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

Program on Technology Led Entrepreneurship

DRDO

Various boards of DRDO, mentioned below, have instituted a Grants-in-Aid Scheme for promoting research, design and development program in Aeronautics and Allied Sciences, keeping in view the future needs of the country with respect to aircraft, helicopters, missiles and all other air borne vehicles & their operation.

Grants are offered to approve research institutions, universities or colleges, departments or laboratories or individuals attached to reputed industrial firms with R&D facilities both in the Government and non-Government sector.

The Aeronautics R&D Board

Naval Research Board

Life Sciences Research Board

Department of Atomic Energy

Website: http://www.dae.gov.in/ Various research centers covered under DAE proving sponsorship for carrying our research in Nuclear Energy are listed below.Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology

Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre

Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research

ISRO

Website: http://www.isro.org/ Sponsored ResearchAn individual or group(s) of scientists / engineers affiliated to any academic institution/autonomous R&D institutions and/or faculty members of recognized academic institutions and universities may submit proposals any time through out the year.

The Principal Investigator(s) should be full-time employee(s) of the concerned institution.

The Head of the academic institution must forward proposals with application for research grants.

Proposals from individuals not affiliated to any recognized institution will not be considered.

CPRI

Wbsite: http://www.cpri.in/r-a-d-schemes/research-scheme.html Various schemes of CPRI are mentioned below.Research Contingency (RC)

Research Scheme On Power (RSoP)

National Perspective Plans (NPP)

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