Deadline: 31 October 2016
Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) has announced a special theme-based call for R & D proposals with an aim to support proposals that are new, challenge existing hypothesis, and provide ‘out of box’ thinking on important problems. It should contain significant risk elements, but promise of high reward if the difficulties could be circumvented.
Proposals that address scientific issues which will result in ‘incremental’ knowledge will not be supported. Ideally, the proposal must contain bold research ideas which will have wide ranging impact and potential for new scientific and technological innovations.
Themes
- Health: Chemical Neuroscience, Type II Diabetes, Orphan Diseases/Neglected diseases.
- Value Added Chemicals and Biomass Conversion
- Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage
- Systems Chemistry and Sustainability
- Controlling Chemical Reactivity
Benefits
- The research grant covers equipment, manpower, consumables, manpower, travel and contingency apart from overheads.
- The proposal should include strong organic chemistry component supported by experimental schemes/data.
- The funding can be provided for a maximum period of three years.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be an Indian citizen residing in India.
- The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized institution.
- Researchers working in academic institutions, national laboratories and recognized R&D units are encouraged to submit proposals.
- A multi-disciplinary and multi-investigator approach is encouraged to address the diverse challenges in the contemporary research areas of national interest. Therefore, collaboration is necessary for this thematic call and the proposal should have at least two collaborators- one with an organic chemistry background and the other having complementary research expertise in some other discipline.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online via given website.
For more information, please visit call for R & D proposals.