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ANRF- Prime Minister Professorship Program

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announces call for proposals for the new program PM Professorship, to utilize the expertise of superannuated scientists and faculty from reputed academic institutions, research laboratories and industry, who are willing to serve in the state universities where research is still at nascent stage. Prime Minister Professor is expected to mentor faculty and students of less endowed universities to improve/raise their research eco-system to be world class. The objective is to leverage expertise of active, eminent and superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally and internationally in the areas of engineering, science, and technology including agriculture, medicine and social sciences at the interface of science and technology. The program aims to strengthen R&D culture in less endowed state universities, by boosting their research and innovation aspects in collaborative mode.

Programme Type: Research and Development

Focus Area: Scientists, Faculty, Research laboratories, Industry

Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), DST

Eligibility: i) Superannuated or retired faculty or scientists from reputed Indian institutions, research laboratories or from private institutions. ii) Overseas scientists i.e. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). iii) Professionals from industry/experienced Professors of Practice with a distinguished record of research and innovation. iv) Applicants should have strong research credentials, must be actively involved in research and innovation activities, and demonstrate a strong commitment to mentor faculty at the eligible state universities where research and innovation is still at a nascent stage. v) Eligible host institutions are the state universities that have been qualified as spoke institutions in Category A of the recently awarded PAIR program of ANRF. vi) Applicants must be willing to relocate to the proposed host institution on full time basis and should have a proper plan to contribute significantly to the development of its research capabilities and innovation culture.

Purpose: Innovations, Research

Funding Cycle: A PM professor will receive a fellowship of Rs. 30 lakh (p.a.) plus Rs. 24 lakh as research grant (consumables, domestic travel, contingencies, minor equipment etc.) per annum. Also, an overhead of a fixed amount of Rs.1 lakh per year will be provided under the program.

Duration: The tenure of the PM Professorship will be 5 years. Performance review after 3 years by the expert committee constituted for the purpose .

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: A PM professor will receive a fellowship of Rs. 30 lakh (p.a.) plus Rs. 24 lakh as research grant

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