The Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA) provides financial grants of up to Rs. 50,000 for social science research projects undertaken by university/college teachers. Eligible applicants must be Fellow members of IARA. Research proposals will be evaluated based on social relevance and expected outcomes. Successful applicants will receive funding in two instalments and must submit progress reports and expenditure statements. Projects must be completed within 6 months, and the grant must be used for specified research purposes only.

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INDIAN ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION
5 A, Sathyasai Street, Kurunji Nagar - West, K.K. Nagar,
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 021
www.selptrust.org / Email: iara@selptrust.org
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GUIDELINES FOR AWARD OF RESEARCH PROJECTS
1. Preamble
The Indian Academic Researchers Association (IARA) is taking its wings to
the sky with the prime motive of promoting research in the domain of social
sciences. It facilitates viable platform to teachers who are working in
Universities/Colleges/ research institutions for undertaking individual and
excellent research in their specialized areas. To this, IARA provides financial grant
to undertake research projects in the area of social science with an objective to find
solutions to perennial social issues confronting the nation. In this way, the IARA
will contribute valuable inputs to the Government of India and other stakeholders
for taking policy decisions.
2. Eligibility
This grant is mainly confined to teachers who are working in
Universities/Colleges/ research institutions functioning within India. Hence,
before applying for financial assistance, the applicant should become a Fellow
member of the IARA. (Guidelines for Fellow members in www.selptrust.org)
3. Nature of Assistance
The IARA provides a maximum sum of Rs. 50,000 as financial assistance for
a research project. Financial assistance covers travel and field work, purchase of
books and journals relating to research area, hiring services and contingency.
4. Procedure for Applying
All interested teachers working in Universities/ Colleges/ Research
Institutions may submit their Research Proposal along with prescribed Application
Form (Annexure - I). Notification will be given in the official website of IARA
during the month of September every year.
The research proposal comprises Introduction, Significance of the study,
Statement of the problem, Research questions, Objectives of the study, detailed
Research methodology, chapter scheme and expected outcomes of the study.
The duly filled-in application and other relevant documents are to be sent to
the following address on or before 30th January 2017
President , Indian Academic Researchers Association, 5 A, Sathyasai Street,
Kurunji Nagar - West, K.K. Nagar, Tiruchirappalli - 620021, Tamil Nadu.
5. Selection Procedure
The research proposal will be considered for evaluation on the basis of its
social relevance and expected outcome. The panel of experts of IARA will
scrutinize the research proposals submitted by the applicants. The financial
assistance will be provided by the IARA on the basis of the recommendations made
by the Experts Committee and the availability of funds. The approval-cum-
sanctioning letter will be sent to the official address of PI.

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6. Tenure and Implementation
A maximum of 6 month period will be given for completion of the research
project undertaken. The effective date of implementation of the project will
commence from the date to be mentioned in approval-cum-sanctioning letter.
7. Performance Evaluation
PI must send the progress of the research to IARA once in two months. The
performance of the research is evaluated by the review committee appointed by the
IARA. The appraisal would consist of comparison of the target reached against the
research plan which was given in the research proposal by the PI. Based on
performance evaluation report, IARA has the right to extend or terminate financial
assistance.
8. Procedure for Release of Grants
After receiving the letter of acceptance from PI, 60% of the grant will be
released as first instalment. Remaining grant of 40% will be released on receipt of
the following documents:
i) Two copies of the project report along with soft copy
ii) A consolidated item-wise detailed statement of expenditure incurred
during the complete project period. It will be duly signed by the Head of
the Institution and the Principal Investigator.
iii) The unutilized grant if any must be refunded immediately through
demand draft drawn in favour of the Managing Trustee, Indian
Academic Researchers Association, payable at Tiruchirappalli.
9. General Rules
a) After receiving selection cum approval letter, the PIs should send their letter
of acceptance duly forwarded by the Head of Institution to the IARA.
b) Transfer of Project is not entertained in any case.
c) If a Principal Investigator fails to complete the project work or if IARA is not
satisfied with the progress of the research work, he/she has to refund the
entire amount released by IARA with 10 % of interest.
d) The period of research is not extendable, in any circumstances.
e) PI cannot purchase any equipment/machinery from research grant.
f) PI cannot appoint research fellow or any technical staff under IARA research
project scheme.
g) Part of fund sanctioned by IARA cannot be utilized for organizing seminars
or any similar events.
h) PI should complete the research work within the amount sanctioned by
IARA.
i) No honorarium will be paid to PI for undertaking research project. On
successful completion of project, Certificate of Appreciation will be given to
PI.
10. Annexure / Checklists
1. Forwarding letter from the Competent Authority
2. Application for research project
3. Full length research proposal not exceeding 10,000 words as Annexure - I
4. CV of Principal Investigator as Annexure - II
The aforesaid rules and regulations are subjected to periodical review
and amendment.
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Annexure – I
INDIAN ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATION
Application for Research Project
1. Name of the Principal
Investigator (PI) (Enclose a brief
CV as Annexure II)
2. Present Position and Official
Address of PI
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Website:
3. Residential Address of PI
Mobile:
E-mail:
4. Educational Qualification of PI
5. Year of Award of Ph. D
6. Title of Thesis of Ph. D
7. Teaching Experience UG Level : Years; PG Level: Years
8. Research Experience Years
9. Research projects undertaken Ongoing
Completed
10. Broad Area of Research to be
undertaken
11. Title of the project proposal
(Enclose the detailed proposal as
Annexure I)

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12. Nature of the study
(Please tick)
Field work intensive
Secondary source intensive
Limited fieldwork based
13. In case of fieldwork intensive,
specify the scope (Please tick)
District Level
Comparative District Level Study
Taluk Level Study
14. Duration of the study
(Maximum of 6 months)
Review of Literature
Field Work
Data Analysis
Report Writing
Total Duration
15. Estimated Budget (in Rs.):
i) Field Work and Travel
ii) Data Processing (Including
Hiring Services)
iii) Stationery and Printing
iv) Books & Journals
v) Contingency Expenses
including Postage
Grand Total
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above research Project is not funded by any other
agency. I have read the guidelines of Research Project Scheme of the IARA. In the
event of a project being awarded, I undertake to engage myself for research work
on the subject. Further, I declare that the information given in the application form
is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place:
Date:
Signature of the Candidate Signature of the Head of the Institution
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