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Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department Of Science & Technology

This programme is initiated by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution with a flexible budget and progressive initiatives for ease of doing research.

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About This Scheme

The “Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant” is a program initiated by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. It aims to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution with a flexible budget and progressive initiatives for ease of doing research. Objectives: - To empower and support the early career researchers in their pursuit of research excellence, providing them with an enabling environment to effectively conduct research with ease and flexibility. - To contribute in positioning the country as a global leader in science and technology as well as creating a vibrant research ecosystem. - To produce research of the highest quality, bringing in new skills, breakthrough ideas and the zest to explore new frontiers, thereby expanding the boundaries of knowledge.

Benefits

Nature & duration of support:

₹60.0 L

Research rant up to ₹60 lakh plus overheads for a period of three years.

The measures for ease of doing research include flexibility to utilize resources under recurring head; flexibility in manpower recruitment; enhanced travel, contingency and overhead charges; and support for expenses related to open access publications and patent filing charges.

International travel for project related activities is also permitted.

Maximum of 700 grants would be awarded per year across all subject areas.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Biodata (under user profile section) Download Template
  • Certificate from Principal Investigator Download Template
  • Endorsement Letter from the Head of Institution Download Template
  • Age Proof Certificate (Class X marksheet or Birth certificate)
  • Category Certificate (in case of Age Relaxation)
  • Plagiarism undertaking Download Template
  • Any other documents if required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹60.0 L