Programmes & Schemes

Start-Up Research Grant (Young Scientists)

Start-up grant for Young Scientists is awarded into two new schemes: 1. Early Career Research Award (ECRA): It is a one-time award and carries a research grant up to Rs. 50 Lakhs (excluding overheads) for a period of three years. 2. National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF):

Programme Type: Research and Development

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

Focus Area: Science and Engineering

Target Audience: Researchers/Young Scientists

Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)

Eligibility: NPDF-The applicant must have obtained Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree from a recognized University. Those who have submitted their PhD/M.D/M.S thesis and are awaiting award of the degree are also eligible to apply ECRA-The applicant should hold Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering or M.D or M.S degree in any area of medicine and must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized academic institution/ or national laboratories or any other recognized R&D institutions.

Purpose: Research

Funding Cycle: Annual

Duration: NPDF-2 Year ECRA- 3 Year

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: NPDF-Rs. 55,000/- p.m. + HRA Research Grant-2 lakh ECRA- Research grant up to Rs. 50 Lakhs (excluding overheads)

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