LIRC@SFIT

 Objectives : This scheme aims to encourage emerging and eminent women researchers for an individual-centric and competitive mode of research funding to undertake R&D activities in frontier areas of science and engineering. Eligibility : Applicants [Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigator(s) (Co-PI(s))] should be Indian citizens. The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized academic institution or national laboratory or in any other recognized R&D institution in India. Applicants from IITs, IISERs, IISc, NITs, Central Universities, and National Labs of Central Government Institutions will be considered under Level I Category, whereas applicants from State Universities / Colleges and Private Academic Institutions should apply under Level II Category. There is a mandatory requirement for female CO-PI from the same institute. Male CO-PI is not allowed in POWER Grant Research Scheme. PhD guide cannot be a CO-PI. PIs who have ...

 Objectives : The fellowship is designed to identify and reward excellent women researchers in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories, holding Ph.D. degree in any branch of science and engineering. Eligibility : The nominee should be an active scientist with an excellent record of research performance as an independent investigator. The nominee should be in regular service throughout the duration of Fellowship. The nominee should be an Indian citizen between 35-55 years of age working in institutions in India. The nominee should not be receiving any other fellowships from Government sources during the tenure. Nature and Duration of Support : Fellowship of Rs. 15,000/- per month in addition to regular income. Research grant of Rs. 10 lakh per annum. Research grant can be used for minor equipment, manpower, consumables, contingencies, and domestic travel. Overheads for the host institute. Fellowship duration will be fixed for three years, without the possibility of ext...

International Research Training Groups IRTGs, in which German universities cooperate with research institutions in other countries, combine innovative top-level research and the structured promotion of excellent early career researchers. As bilateral collaborations set up by experienced scientists, IRTGs promote systematic scientific cooperation through joint research programmes and corresponding qualification measures for post doctoral researchers. For more details:  https://onlinedst.gov.in/Projectproposalformat.aspx

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), a Section 8 ‘ Not-for-Profit Company’  of Government of India, has been set up as DBT’s interface agency, to serve as a single window for emerging biotech companies. The scheme enables Startups to pursue a promising technology idea, and establish and validate proof of concept (POC) for the idea. Click here to view Guidelines    Click here to register for BIG Scheme