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Start-up Research Grant (SRG)

The Start-up Research Grant (SRG) scheme aims to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution. This grant meant to enable researchers working in frontier areas of science and engineering to establish themselves and move on to the mainstream core research grant. SRG would be a one-time career grant

Programme Type: Research and Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Focus Area: Science and Engineering

Target Audience: Researchers

Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Eligibility: The applicant should hold a Ph.D. or M.D./ M.S. / M.D.S./ M.V.Sc degree and must be working on regular basis in academic institutions/national labs or any other recognized R&D institutions. Upper age limit would be 42 years, with a relaxation of three years for SC/ST/OBC/ Physically challenged and women candidates

Purpose: Research

Duration: 2 Years

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Research grant of Rs. 30 lakh plus overheads for a period of two years

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