Deadline: 31 October 2024
The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and Russian Science Foundation (RSF) has announced its funding of Joint Research Proposals in India and Russia in the areas of Basic Science.
Areas of Research
- New Materials
- Сlean energy
- Smart healthcare and medicine
- Safe food
- Smart transport and telecommunications
- Plant and Animal Bio-Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Earth Quake and Ocean Science
Funding Information
- Each project will receive annual funding of up to Rs. 70,00,000 from DST and up to Rbls 70,00,000 from RSF. This funding will cover the following expenses in connection with a project;
- Consumables, Accessories, Fellowships and other research expenses: Expenditure by project team in their country would be borne by the respective country, i.e., DST would support expenditure on Indian side of the project whereas RSF would meet the expenditure of Russian side.
- Support for Exchange visit component: The sending side would provide return international airfare, accommodation, per diem, etc. Presently for the approved visit of Indian scientists to Russia, following expenditure are agreed:
- International fare (from nearest airport to destination city by economy excursion class),
- Cash allowance @ US $ 50 per day for visit less than a week and US $ 40 per day for longer visit,
- Accommodation upto US $ 100 per night (subject to receipt US $ 125 in case of Moscow / St. Petersburg), local transport upto US $ 25 (subject to receipt) and overseas medical insurance by silver class for visit duration.
- A maximum of 40 % of the Indian side’s budget may be allowed for consumables.
- No support for the equipment.
- The duration of each project is three years.
Eligibility Criteria
- DST and RSF invite active Indian and Russian scientists / researchers to submit proposals for Joint Research Project.
For more information, visit DST.
