Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation has announced its J. C. Bose Grant Program to recognize active, senior scientists and engineers within the country for their outstanding performance and contributions.
The prestigious J. C. Bose Grant is individual-specific, very selective and encourages senior level researchers for extra-mural funding to further enhance their research in frontline avenues.
Funding Information
- The research grant of Rs.25 lakhs annually will be provided under two budget heads:
- Recurring Head (covering Manpower, Consumables, travel, contingency and other costs) and
- Non-recurring Head (Equipment) up to 20% of the annual grant. Additionally, Rs. 1.0 lakh annually (fixed) will also be provided as “Overheads” to the implementing institution.
- Duration: The duration of the grant will be for five years. In case, the principal investigator (PI) superannuates during the term of the grant, the same can be continued if a host institution is willing to continue hosting the PI. The grant can be availed up to 68 years of age.
Eligibility Criteria
- The aspirants should be an active and senior scientist/engineer with a record of outstanding performance through indicators like publications, research outcomes, patents, technology transfers, awards, grants etc. in all science and engineering domains (including agriculture, medicine and humanities and social sciences at the interface of science and technology.).
Nomination Criteria
- The nominations can be sent by the Heads of the Institutions/Universities, Presidents of National Science Academies.
- The nominee should be an Indian national working in Institutions/Universities in India at a senior level.
For more information, visit Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
