The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the call for proposals for a new research scheme, the J. C. Bose Grant. This scheme is a restructured version of the J. C. Bose Fellowship previously managed by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). The J. C. Bose Grant aims to recognize and support senior scientists and engineers in India who have made significant contributions in their fields. The grant is targeted at senior researchers with a proven track record of excellence in areas such as publications, patents, technology transfers, and awards across science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, and humanities, particularly where science and technology intersect. Eligible nominees must be Indian nationals working at senior levels in Indian institutions or universities. Nominations for the grant must be submitted by the Heads of Institutions/Universities or the Presidents of National Science Academies through the ANRF online portal. The selection of grant recipients will be made by a specially constituted Search-cum-Selection Committee, and the process will be conducted annually. The J. C. Bose Grant offers an annual funding of Rs. 25 lakhs, divided into recurring (manpower, consumables, travel, and contingencies) and non-recurring (equipment) components, with a fixed overhead of Rs. 1.0 lakh per year for the implementing institution. The grant is awarded for a period of five years, and if the principal investigator (PI) superannuates during this period, the grant can continue if the host institution agrees. Researchers can avail of the grant until the age of 68. This prestigious grant is designed to further enhance the research efforts of distinguished scientists and engineers in India.
Last date: Mar 31, 2025
