IISc Calls for Faculty Proposals with Enhanced Research Grant Funding

IISc Calls for Faculty Proposals with Enhanced Research Grant Funding

Last Updated Oct - 26 - 2024, 04:57 PM | Source : NDTV | Visitors : 202

The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, invites faculty members from Karnataka universities to apply for grants up to Rs 15 lakh under the Q-Pragathi-II Min
IISc Calls for Faculty Proposals with Enhanced Research Grant Funding

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, is inviting proposals from faculty members of Karnataka universities under its Mini Project scheme. Eligible faculty can submit their proposals via the official website by November 6, 2024, at 11.59pm. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to receive research grants of up to Rs 15 lakh.

Q-Pragathi-II Mini Project Scheme

Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, the Principal Investigator (PI) must be a faculty member at a university or an affiliated institution in Karnataka.

Proposal Submission Guidelines

Faculty members interested in applying must adhere to the following format when submitting their proposals:

Cover Page Requirements:

  • Title of the Project
  • Principal Investigator (PI) and their affiliation
  • Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs), their affiliations, and details regarding their responsibilities (collaborations with industry, startups, and national or international institutions are strongly encouraged)
  • Total Budget
  • Duration of the Project

Proposal Sections:

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Objectives (bullet points)
  • Methodology
  • Objective milestones represented in a Gantt chart
  • Expected outcomes of the project
  • References
  • Budget table and justification
  • Length: Proposals should be concise, totaling a maximum of 3-5 pages, with the specific allocation of pages at the applicant’s discretion.

Additionally, the funding program will give participating students stipends:

Undergraduate Students (Ongoing): Interns receive Rs 10,000 per month
Completed undergraduate students: Rs 20,000 per month for a project-based full-time job
Interns for Postgraduate Students (Ongoing): Rs 15,000 per month
Postgraduate Students (Finished): Rs 25,000 per month for a project job that is full-time

Pay for postdoctoral fellows in accordance with DST and Indian government regulations

By encouraging faculty members to collaborate on research and to be creative, IISc hopes to improve scientific knowledge and development in Karnataka’s educational system.

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