Funding Agencies

1. Funding Agencies Dr. G. M. Malu, Dean R & D Dr. J. J. Magdum College of Engineering, Jaysingpur

2. Funding Agencies http://hau.ernet.in/research/funding_agencies.htm

3. R & D Funding Agencies in India

4. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) http://www.aicte-india.org/ridschemes.htm

5. AICTE : Schemes • Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) • National Coordinated Project (NCP) • National Facilities in Engineering & Technology with Industrial Collaboration (NAFETIC) • Modernization and Removal of Obsolescence (MODROBS) • Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) • Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC ) • Travel Grant (TG) • Seminar Grant (SG) • Faculty Development Programme (FDP) • Emeritus Fellowship (EF) • Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT ) • Visiting Professorship (VP ) • AICTE – INAE Distinguished Visiting Professorship (DVP) • National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF) • Research Park (RP) • Innovation Promotion Scheme (IPS ) • PG Scholarship (Institutions shall apply) • AICTE - INAE - TRF (Teacher Research Fellowship) • AICTE - INAE - TG (Travel grant to Students) • Winter and Summer Schools for the Faculty • Finishing Schools for the Students • Indian National Digital Library in Engineering Sciences and Technology (INDEST) • Quality Improvement Program (QIP) • Hostels for reserved category students (HRCS)

6. Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) • Objective: • To create research ambience in the engineering institutes. • To generate Masters and Doctoral degree candidates. • To create and update the general research capabilities of the faculty members. • The proposal should include a specific project theme and the expected deliverables from the project. • Eligibility of the Institute: AICTE approved Institutes / AICTE approved University Departments with relevant PG programme. • Eligibility of the Coordinator: Full time regular Faculty • Duration of the Project: Three Year • Limit of Funding: 25 Lakhs • Disbursement of grant: • Advance - Non Recurring component + Recurring component of Year 1 • 2nd Installment - On completion of year 1 on submission of documents. • 3rd Installment - On completion of year 2 on submission of documents. • Relevant Documents: Yearly report along with Payment & Receipt A/C, Utilization Certificate. • Expected Outcome: To create and update general research capabilities. • Processing Methodology: Evaluation by three member expert committee. • Deliverables: • At least one PhD thesis submitted at the end of 3 Years. • Minimum 5 papers published out of which one at least in National /International Journal. • Minimum 3 Conferences / Seminars / Workshop / Training Programs organized. • Minimum 3 Consultancy projects executed

7. Travel Grant (TG): Faculty • Objective: To present research papers at conferences, to participate in workshops and seminars, or even to gain exposure to the academic systems and best practices prevalent there. • Eligibility of the Institute:AICTE approved Institutes / University Departments • Eligibility of the Coordinator: Full time regular Faculty to be sanctioned once in 2 years to the applicant • Duration of the Project: Not applicable • Limit of Funding: 1.5 Lakhs • Reimbursement: Reimbursement on submission of documents. • Relevant Documents: Travel documents, conference report along with payment and receipt account as applicable. • Expected Outcome: Interaction of faculty at International level. • Processing Methodology: Evaluation by three member expert committee.

8. Career Award for Young Teachers (CAYT) • Objective: • The scheme promotes young talented teachers for research and study with minimum teaching responsibility of 6 hours per week in the present institution. • The awardees shall be treated as on duty and therefore they shall continue to earn normal increments and shall maintain seniority in their respective Institute / University / College. • The awardees is not allowed to shift from the host institution. • In case the awardees shifts from the host institution, the award will automatically get terminated and the award money released by the AICTE to the Institution with respect to the awardees, will have to be refunded immediately by the concerned Institution. • The awardees should work for 3 years at the Institution after the completion of the award. • Eligibility of the Institute: AICTE approved Institutes/University Departments • Eligibility of Coordinator: Full time regular Faculty within 35 years of age with P.G. • Duration of the Project: Three Year • Limit of Funding: 9 Lakhs • Disbursement of grant: • On Sanction of Proposal - Rs. 3 Lakhs • Year 2 - Rs. 3 Lakhs on submission of documents. • Year 3 - Rs. 3 Lakhs on submission of documents. • Relevant Documents: Yearly Report, project completion report along with Payment & Receipt A/c, Utilization Certificate. • Expected Outcome: Professional growth and incentive for innovations in teaching and research. • Processing Methodology: Evaluation by three member expert committee.

9. National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF) • Objectives: • To attract highly qualified and motivated candidates to pursue doctoral degree and offer themselves for teaching position in the Technical Education system. • To provide research support to bright young candidates for pursuing exciting and innovative research in the field of Technical Education. • Eligibility of the Institute: IITs, NITs, IISc, IIMs, BARC, TIFR, DRDO, ISCR, ISIR, Institutes of excellence and Central Government Research lab. • Eligibility of the applicant: Enrolled in one of the above Institute with GATE/GPAT/CMAT/CAT with minimum 95percentile or equivalent and age below 35 years. • Duration of the Project: Three Year • Disbursement of grant: Per annum the grant will be disbursed as follows on submission of relevant documents. • Rs 2,16,000 per annum @ Rs. 18,000/- per month as fellowship. • Rs. 25,000/- per annum as contingency • Rs. 20,000/- per annum to the Host Institute as overhead charge. • Relevant Documents: Yearly report along with Payment & Receipt A/c, Utilization Certificate. • Expected Outcome: Enhance the number of PhD with quality • Processing Methodology: Evaluation by three member expert committee.

10. INAE Teacher Research Fellowship (TRF) • Objectives: The Doctoral Research to be conducted only in CSIR and DRDO Laboratories • Implementing agency: Indian National Academy for Engineering (INAE) • Eligibility of Institute: AICTE approved Institutes / University Departments. • Eligibility of the candidate: • Regular faculty of AICTE approved institutes / University Departments • First class both at BE/B.Tech as well as ME/M.Tech level • Age below 35 years • Registered for carrying out research at various Research Labs of CSIR, DRDO, DOS and DAE. • Execution of bond to serve in parent institution for a minimum period of three years after completion of Ph.D. programme • 75% of the salary to be paid by the parent engineering college/institution directly to the candidate. • Duration of the Project: 3 Years • Limit of Funding: Rs. 5.70 Lakhs • Disbursement of Grant Per Annum: Rs 1.80 Lakh @ 15000 per month as scholarship and Rs. 10000 as contingency on submission of documents. • Relevant Documents: Yearly report along with payment and receipt account, Utilisation certificate by Institute • Expected Outcome: Enhance the number of PhD with quality • Processing Methodology: Evaluation by AICTE-INAE • URL: http://www.inae.org/Teacher research fellowship.html

11. INAE Travel Grant (TG): Students • Objective: • To present research paper / poster at international level Conferences, Seminars, and Symposia. • To participate in workshops and seminars, or even to gain exposure to the academic systems. • Implementing agency: Indian National Academy for Engineering (INAE) • Eligibility of the candidate: Full time regular student of AICTE approved Institutes / University Department • Duration of the Project: Not applicable • Limit of Funding: Air fare (50% of actual expenditure), Registration fee (actual) • Reimbursement of grant: After successful completion and on submission of documents. • Relevant Documents: Travel documents/Conference report, payment & receipt account. • Expected Outcome: Interaction of students at International level. • Processing Methodology: Evaluation by AICTE-INAE • URL: http://www.inae.org/travelgrantstudents.html

12. Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) http://www.serb.gov.in

13. Young Scientists • Objectives: • To provide research support to young scientists for pursuing exciting and innovative research ideas. • To provide opportunities for interaction and exchange of ideas with scientific community. • To involve young scientists in national S & T development process. • Eligibility: • The scheme is open to Indian nationals only • Ph.D in Basic Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Earth & Atmospheric Science, Mathematical Science), Engineering/Technology, Medicine/Surgery, Dental, Pharmacy, Veterinary cience, Agricultural Science Or Post Graduate Degree in Medicine/Surgery, Dental & Veterinary Science. • The Candidate should be less than 35 years on the date submission of the application in SERB. • Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, Women and physically handicapped category as per GOI Rules. • Funding: • Maximum of Rs. 20 lakhs (excluding overhead charges) along with fellowship amount of Rs 55,000/- per month (all inclusive if the applicant not holding a regular position or not drawing any other fellowship/stipend/salary). • Funds are provided for equipments, consumables, travel, analytical charges and contingency etc. • The fellowship amount is taxable. • Duration: Maximum 3 years. • Date of Application: Through out year programme. • Contact: http://serb.gov.in/srg.php

14. Extra Mural Research Funding (Individual Centric) • Objective: • Individual centric competitive mode of funding will be provided under the EMR funding schemes. • SERB supports potential scientists for undertaking research in frontier areas of S&T in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences & Mathematical Sciences. • Date of Application: Throughout the year.

15. Utilisation of the Scientific Expertise of Retired Scientists (USERS) • Objective: • To utilise expertise and potential of large number of eminent scientists in the country who remain active and deeply motivated to participate in S&T development activities even after their retirement. • Activity: • The scheme has continued to play a significant role in involving a large number of retired scientists in S&T developmental activities. • The main activity under the programme were preparation of books/monographs/state-of-the-art reports. • Till date 65 books published under the scheme

16. International Travel Support (ITS) • Objective: • Provides financial assistance for presenting a research paper in an international scientific event (conference/seminar/ symposium/workshop etc.) held abroad. • 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. • Economy class air-fare by shortest route, airport-tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. • Registration Fee is provided to young scientist in addition to the above support. • Eligibility: • Applicant should be an active researcher engaged in R&D work in academic institutions or research laboratories. • The applicant should have an invitation for presenting a paper/attending training programmes. • The applicant should not have availed financial assistance from this Scheme during the last three years. • The event should be of an international character. Invitation of personal nature such as for carrying out post-doctoral work, informal training programmes etc. will not be considered. • The application should be forwarded through proper channel and must reach at least two months prior to the date of the event. • CANVASSINGIN ANY FORM WILL DISQUALIFY THE APPLICANT FROM SEEKING TRAVEL AND OTHER SUPPORT FROM THE BOARD. • Results: • The results will be hosted on web site about four weeks before the commencement of the event under the caption “what is new”. • Individual communications will be sent only to the recommended candidates. • Reimbursement: • The Board, in the event of selection will initially issue a commitment letter. • The amount will be reimbursed only after participation in the event and submitting a report and other details in prescribed proforma within one month from the date of the event. • Contact: Sh. R. K. Joshi, Scientist D Science and Engineering Research Board , 5 & 5A, Lower Ground Floor, Vasant Square Mall Sector-B, Pocket-5, VasantKunj, New Delhi-110070 Tele: 011-26590221 / 011-40000305 / 40000321 Email: pfa-dst@nic.in, rkjoshi@nic.in web - serb.gov.in/its.php

17. Assistance to Professional Bodies & Seminars/Symposia • Objective: • Partial support on a selective basis, for organizing seminar / symposia/ training programmes / workshops / conferences at national as well as international level. • The support is provided to Research Institutes/ Universities/Medical and Engineering Colleges and other Academic Institutes/ Professional Bodies • For encouraging participation of young scientists and research workers in such events and publication of proceedings / abstracts for wider dissemination. • The Programme also supports S&T Professional bodies. • Contact: Mr. Pawan Kumar, Junior Analyst Science and Engineering Research Board 5 & 5A, Lower Ground FloorVasant Square MallSector-B, Pocket-5 VasantKunj, New Delhi-110070 Tele: 011-26590290 (DST Premises) Email: pawan.kumar@nic.in

18. University Grant Commission (UGC) http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XI-Plan-Guidelines.aspx#individual

19. UGC Schemes for Individual • Research Awards (XI Plan 2007-12) • Emeritus Fellowship. (XI Plan 2007-12) • Travel Grant Scheme for College Teachers/College Librarians/Vice Chancellors/Commission Members and UGC Officers. (XI Plan 2007-12) • Post Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child (For 2008-10) • Post Graduate Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders In General & Honours Courses At Undergraduate Level (For B.A., B.Com., B.Sc.) • Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students. (SUK not included) • Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences. • Dr.SRadhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Humanities and special Social Sciences(including language) for the year 2008-2009 . • Research Project for Teachers Major and Minor. (XI Plan 2007-12)   • Capacity Building for Women Managers in Higher Education.  (XI Plan 2007-12) • Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for SC/ST Candidates. (XI Plan 2007-12) • UGC new scheme of providing special honorarium to teachers who are Fellows of at least two of the four Science Academies identified by UGC. • UGC Revised Guidelines for the Scheme of Appointment / Honorarium of Guest/Part-Time Teachers. • Scheme for Incentivisation of Teachers, Subject /Discipline based Association for Organisation of Various Academic & Research Activities • Guidelines for strengthening Social Science And Humanities Teaching And Research Capacity • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Research Associateship (RA) for Foreign Nationals • Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences • Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates • Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

20. Dr. D. S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship • For post doctorate. • Open for Ph.D. completed as well as for Ph.D. thesis submitted (bridging fellowship) candidates. • Open all the year round in `...as and when....’ mode • Applications should be submitted electronically • 500 to 1000 awards per year • Duration – 3 years • Stipend: • Rs.18,000-22,000 pm with annual increase of Rs.1000 pm. • Bridging fellowship stipend will be Rs. 16,000 pm. • Contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 pa.

21. Junior research fellowship in Engineering and Technology • Objectives: • To undertake advanced study and research in engineering and technology, and agricultural engineering, leading to Ph.D. • Subjects like geology and geo-physics are not considered under this scheme. • Eligibility : • Minimum qualifications are a master's degree with 55 % marks. • GATE is not a mandatory condition. • Age limit: • 40 years as on 1 July of the year of award. • Extendable by five years for women and SC/ST candidates. • Assistance: • Fellowship @ Rs. 14,000/- p.m. for the initial two years and @ Rs.15,000/- for the remaining period • Contingency @ Rs.12,000/- p.a. for the initial two years and @Rs.25,000/- p.a. for the remaining period • Departmental assistance @ Rs. 3,000/- p.a. per students to the host institute. • Escorts/Reader Assistance @Rs.2,000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped and blind candidates • HRA - As per rule of the concerned institution

22. Post Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates • Objective:To provide an opportunity for advanced studies and research in science, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian Universities and Colleges recognized by UGC established by the Central/State Government. • Target Group:Unemployed women with Ph.D. degrees • Eligibility:Ph.D. preferably with published research work to their credit • Number of slots:100 per year • Tenure of the award:Five years with no provision for further extension. • Financial assistance: • @Rs.25,000/- p.m. for 2 years (fixed) • @Rs.30,000/- p.m. after 2 years (fixed) • Contingency @Rs.50,000/-p.a. for five years • Escorts/Reader assistance - @ Rs. 2000/- p.m. (fixed) in cases of physically disabled & blind candidates • HRA - As per rule of the concerned institution

23. Department of Science and Technology (DST) http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/ser-index.htm

24. Department of Science and Technology (DST) • DST is providing funding from 5th standard up to Ph.D. and further research. • DST mainly supporting research in basic science. Now a days for technology also. • Schemes of DST • National Science & Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS) • Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF) • Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) • Swarnajayanti Fellowships Scheme (SFS) • Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) • KishoreVaigyanikProtsahanYojana (KVPY) • Women Scientists Programs (WOS)

25. National Science & Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS) • NSTMIS, DST is responsible for collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of information on resources devoted to S&T activities in the country. • NSTMIS undertakes broadly three types of research activities: • In-house Research –National data base on R & D, S & T • Sponsored Research – Development of S & T indicator, R & D policies • STICK Programme: Science, Technology, Innovation and Creation of Knowledge framework (STICK). • Contact: Dr. Praveen Arora, Scientist G / Adviser Department of Science & Technology, Technology BhawanNew Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016. Tele: 011-26590331Telefax: 011-26523432Email: parora@nic.in web - http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/ser-nstmis.htm

26. Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facilities (SAIF) • Objective: • Providing facilities of sophisticated analytical instruments to researchers. • Facilities such as Sample analysis, Sample preparation, Testing of quality of raw material and end products, Interpretation of results, Short term Courses/Training Programmes, Consultancy, Repair and Maintenance of sophisticated instruments • SAIF Locations: Thirteen SAIFs - IIT, Chennai; IIT, Mumbai; Bose Institute, Kolkata; CDRI, Lucknow, Panjab University, Chandigarh; NEHU, Shillong; Nagpur University, Nagpur; IISc., Bangalore; AIIMS, New Delhi; Gauhati University, Guwahati; IIT, Roorkee; C.V.M., VallabhVidyanagar, Gujarat and STIC, Cochin. • Facilities: In the areas of Optical spectroscopy, NMR and EPR spectroscopy, X-ray based analysis, Electron microscopy, Mass spectrometry, Chromatography, Organic elemental analysis, Thermal analysis • Instruments:SEM, TEM, EPMA, Mass, ICP, NMR, EPR Spectrometers, XRD, Thermal Analysis Systems, Gel Permeation Chromatograph, Mercury Porosimeter and accessories such as Graphite Furnace and Hydride Generator. • Contact: Dr. P.K. Malhotra, Scientist G SERC Division, Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110016. Telephone: 26590457, Telefax: 011- 26963695, Email: idpkm@nic.in web - http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/ser-saif.htm

27. Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) • Objectives: • Introducing patent information as a vital input in the process of promotion of R&D programmes • Providing patent facilities to scientists and technologists in the country for Indian and Foreign patents on a sustained basis. • Keeping a watch on developments in the area of IPR and make important issues known to policy makers, scientists, industry etc. • Creating awareness and understanding relating to patents and the challenges and opportunities in this area including arranging workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. • Role: • Scientists would need information, orientation and facilities for protecting the products of their intellectual prowess. • As a first step in this direction a Patent Facilitating Centre (PFC) was set up by Department of Science and Technology under Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) in 1995. • Major Indian scientific establishments have in-house facilities to provide patent support to their scientists. However, such facilities are not available to most of academic sector and smaller scientific institutions whether in the Central or the State sector. • PFC was created as a single window facility to service this large ALL INDIA clientele with a smile and "may we help you" approach. • Contact: Dr G J Samathanam, Adviser & Head (TDT) Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Delhi-110 016Telefax : 011- 26862512, Phone:011- 26590367, Email: samathan at nic dot in web - http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/t-d-pfc.htm or www.indianpatents.org.in

28. Swarnajayanti Fellowships Scheme (SFS) • Objective: • To provide assistance and support to pursue basic research for young scientists. • The fellowships are scientist specific and not institution specific. • Nature of Support: • Fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for five years in addition to the salary. • 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:Not exceeding five years. • Eligibility: • Ph.D in Science/Engineering/Medicine with outstanding contributions, (research publications, peer recognition etc.) • The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India or abroad. • The scientists can choose to work at any S&T institution in India. • Age limit between 30 to 40 years as on December 31, 2009. • Contact: Head, SERC, Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016, Tele: 011-26590370, Email : bghari@nic.in Web: serb.gov.in or http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/ser-hr-deve-swarnajayanti.htm

29. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) • Objective: • To attract the talent to the study of science at an early stage. • Strengthening and expanding the Science & Technology system and R&D base. • INSPIRE components: a) SEATS, b) SHE & c) AORC • a) Scheme for Early Attraction of Talents for Science (SEATS): • INSPIRE Award to one million young learners in the age group 6th to 10th Std. (Age group of 10-15 years). • Names of the Students will be nominated by the Principal/Headmaster/Headmistress • There will exhibitions at the District Level, State Level, Regional level and National Level for displaying the best exhibit/project of each level. • Each student will get an amount of Rs 5000 for making a Project and transportation cost for displaying the exhibits/ project in the exhibition • b) Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE): • 10,000 scholarships every year @ Rs 0.80 lakh per year in the age group 17-22 years, for undertaking Bachelor and Masters level education in Natural and Basic sciences. • Mentorship support through 'summer attachment‘ . • Eligibility is top 1% in 12th standard, JEE top 10,000 ranks, AIEEE (top 10,000 ranks), AIPMT (top 10,000 ranks) • c) Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC): • Doctoral INSPIRE Fellowship in the age group 22-27 years, in both Basic and Applied sciences (including engineering and medicine) for students having 1st rank in University or aggregate more than 65% • INSPIRE Faculty Scheme opens up (AORC) in the age group of 27-32 years. The Scheme offers contractual research positions. It provides career opportunities, but it is not a guarantee for tenure positions after 5 years. It also aims at assuring opportunities for post-doctoral researchers. • Contact: Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110016 Tel : 011-26568099, E-mail: she .inspire#dst@nic.in

30. KishoreVaigyanikProtsahanYojana (KVPY) • Objective: • Encourage and assist students of the Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in pursuing research careers. • Generous fellowship and contingency grant are provided up to the pre-Ph.D. level. • In addition, summer camps are organized in prestigious research and educational institutions. • Coordinator: Coordinated by Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore on behalf of DST. • Date of Advertisement: 11th May and second Sunday of July every year. • Contact: Dr. A. Mukhopadhyay, Scientist - G Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 Tel: 011-26590445, TelFax:011-26602193 Email: tsd @nic.in web: www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy or http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/ser-kvpy.htm

31. Shivaji University, Kolhapur • SUK provides travel grant for abroad paper presentation which is minimum of 50% of expenditure or Rs. 15,000/- • SUK is providing grant for research also. • Online forms at not available. • Schemes are directly communicated to Principal. • This year a letter dated 29 June 2015.

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