This document discusses various sources of research funding from government and private agencies in different countries and regions. It outlines several major funding organizations and programs in India like the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), and Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST). It provides details on the types of grants, fellowships, and projects supported by these organizations to fund scientific research.

1. PREPARED BY:
BHAUMIK R. BAVISHI
NIRMA UNIVERSITY
Sources for procurement
research grants – international
agencies, Government
and private bodies.

2. Introduction
 Research funding is a term generally covering any
funding for scientific research, in the areas of both
"hard"science and technology and social science.
 Sources of research funding,
o corporations
o government
 Some small amounts of scientific research are carried
out by charitable foundations.
 Total research funding in most developed countries is
between 1.5% and 3% of GDP

3. Government-funded research
Many governments of developed countries
provide considerable funds for scientific
research as well as social science research.
 Much of this is not intended to provide concrete
results that may be commercialisable, although
research in scientific fields may lead to results
that have such potential.
Most university research is aimed at gaining
publication in peer reviewed academic journals.

4. Government-funded research allows
basic science.
Government-funded research into such matters
as the nature of quantum mechanics or the
existence of water on Mars.
For example, Decades of research into
quantum mechanics have made possible work on
quantum computing, which is now expected to
be an even greater leap forward in computing
technology than the development of the
microchip.

5. Northern and Central America
 US
 National Institutes of Health: biomedical research.
 National Science Foundation: fundamental research and
education in all the non-medical fields of science and
engineering.
 Canada
 Canada Foundation for Innovation: research infrastructure.
 Canadian Institutes of Health Research: health research.
 Genome Canada: genomics.
 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council: natural
sciences and in engineering.
 Networks of Centers of Excellence : partnerships between
university, government and industry.
 Minister of Research and Innovation (Ontario)

6. Asia
INDIA
 All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
 Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
 Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
 Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
 Department of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani,
Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH)
 Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
 Department of Coal (DOC)
 Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
 Department of Science and Technology (DST)
 Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
 Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
 India Meteorological Department (IMD)

7. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology
(MOCIT)
Department of Information Technology
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF)
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry of Power, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI)
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MOSJE)
Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR)
Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)
University Grants Commission (UGC)

8. Pakistan
National ICT R&D Fund (Pakistan): The
Government of Pakistan has mandated that a
certain percentage of gross revenue generated by
all telecom service providers be allocated to
development and research of information and
communication technologies.

9. Europe (EU)
UK
 Arts and Humanities Research Council
 Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
(EPSRC)
 Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
 Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
(BBSRC)
 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
 Medical Research Council (MRC)
 Science and Technology Facilities Council Charities
Ireland
 Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and
Technology
 Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social
Sciences (IRCHSS)
 Science Foundation Ireland

10. Switzerland
 Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
 The innovation promotion agency CTI (CTI/KTI) .
 Ressortforschung des Bundes.
 Eidgenössische Stiftungsaufsicht.
Netherlands
 Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
(NWO).
 Agentschap NL.

11. Corporate And Private Research
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, most
scientific and technological research was carried
out by individual inventors using their own funds.
A system of patents was developed to allow
inventors a period of time to commercialize their
inventions and recoup a profit, although in
practice many found this difficult.
In the twentieth century, scientific and
technological research became increasingly
systematized, as corporations developed, and
discovered that continuous investment in research
and development could be a key element of
success in a competitive strategy.
Privately-funded research is profit oriented.

12. AICTE
The All India Council for Technical Education
(AICTE) is a Statutory Body established by the
Government of India through Act No. 52 of 1987
with a view to proper planning and coordinated
development of Technical Education (TE) system
throughout the Country.
Technical Education includes the fields of
Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Town
Planning, Management, Hotel Management &
Catering Technology, Pharmacy and Applied Arts &
Crafts.

13. Schemes operated by the AICTE
Travel Grant : Enables meritorious teachers to interact
at international level Conference / Seminar / Symposium
etc. Teachers from AICTE approved Technical
Institutions / University departments are eligible for this
grant.
Seminar Grant : provides a forum for interaction of
academicians and working professionals and opportunity
for sharing of innovations and inventions. AICTE
approved Technical Institutions / University
departments are eligible for this grant. Professional
bodies, registered societies, national agencies are also
eligible provided that the seminar is organized in
collaboration with AICTE approved Technical
Institutions / University departments imparting
technical education.

14. Career Award for Young Teachers : identifies young
talented teachers for promoting their professional growth by
enabling them to devote maximum time in research and study
with minimum teaching responsibility.
Post Graduate Scholarship Scheme : In pursuance of the
policy framework for Promotion of Post-Graduate Education and
Research in Technical Education as announced by Ministry of
Human Resource Development, AICTE is implementing and
running PG Scholarship scheme in the field of technical
education for the study of post graduate students in Engineering
and Technical institutions. The students who qualify GATE
examination get valid score card in different subject fields and
become eligible for GATE scholarship under existing PG
Scholarship Scheme. A valid GATE scorer receives scholarship.

15. Completed application should be sent
to :-
The Adviser (FD)
All India Council for Technical Education
4th
Floor, NBCC Place, Bhishma Pitamah Marg
Pragati Vihar, New Delhi – 110 003
Fax No.: 011 – 24369632
EPABX No.: 011 – 24369619-22
E-mail : fd@aicte.ernet.in

16. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Foreign Travel Grant (for young Scientist /
Research Scholars not in regular
employment)
Symposium Grant :The applications must be
received at least three months before the event.
The Award of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Prize For Science and Technology
RESEARCH GRANTS
CSIR Program on Youth for Leadership in
Science

17. Research Scheme / Sponsored Research Schemes
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship (SPMF)
Emeritus Scientist
Visiting Associateship

18. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize
The Prize is given each year for outstanding
contributions to science and technology
SSB Prizes, each of the value of Rs 5,00,000 (Rupees five
lakh only), are awarded annually for notable and
outstanding research, applied or fundamental, in the
following disciplines: (1)Biological, (2) Chemical, (3)
Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary, (4)
Engineering, (5) Mathematical, (6) Medical, and (7)
Physical Sciences.
Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field of
science and technology up to the age of 45 years
,Overseas citizen of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian
Origin (PIO) working in India are also eligible.

19. CSIR RESEARCH GRANTS
The assistance is provided by way of grants to
Professors/Experts in regular employment, in the
universities, IITs, post-graduate institutions,
recognised R&D laboratories both in public and
private sectors.
Investigators working in Government Research
Laboratories/ Establishments are generally not
eligible for the grant.
Applications for research grants can be submitted at
any time during the year.

20. CSIR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
(JRF)
A certain number of JRFs are awarded each year by
CSIR to those holding MSc or equivalent degree,
with minimum 55% marks after qualifying the
National Eligibility Test ( NET) conducted by CSIR
twice in a year.
STIPEND
Rs 12000/ p.m for a period of 2 years.
On Completion of two years as JRF, the stipend may
be increased to Rs. 14000/- p.m for the 3rd and
subsequent year

21. CSIR SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (SRF)
MSc, BE, BTech with minimum 60% marks and at least two years
of post MSc, BE, BTech, research experience. OR
ME, M.Tech or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
with minimum 60% marks
OR
MBBS or BDS (with 1 year if internship) with first division
OR
BPharm/BSc (Ag) or equivalent degree with minimum 60%
marks and at least three years of research experience.
Research workers who have had requisite training in methods of
research along with above qualification and who have proved
their aptitude for original research are eligible for this
Fellowship.

22. AGE LIMT : The upper age limit for SRF shall be 32
years.
STIPEND
Rs.14000/- pm for 1st, 2nd, 3rd years.
Rs.15000/- for the subsequent years depending on
progress of research having been assessed as
satisfactory.

23. U.G.C
The Travel Grant Scheme for College
Teachers/Vice Chancellors/Commission
Members
Research Funding Council for Major and
Minor Research Projects during the Tenth
Plan Period
Major Research Project in Sciences including
Engineering & Technology, Medical, Pharmacy
Agriculture etc. - Rs. 12 lakh.
Major Research Project in Humanities, Social
Science, Languages, Literature, Arts, Law and allied
disciplines - Rs. 10 lakh.
Minor Research Project - Rs. 1 lakh.

24. Research Workshops/Seminars/Symposia and
Conferences in Colleges
 Seminars : The maximum assistance under the category
'Seminar' is limited to Rs. 70,000/- only.
 State and National Level Conferences : he UGC
assistance in case of State Level Conferences should be limited
to Rs. 80,000/- and that for a National Level Conference to
Rs. 1.00 lakh.
 International Conferences : The UGC assistance will be of
Rs. 1.5 lakh only.
 Ceiling of Financial Help by UGC :
I. Regional Level Seminar/Workshop Rs. 70,000/-
II.State Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 80,000/-
III.National Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 1.00 lakh
IV.International Level Conference/Workshop Rs. 1.50 lakh

25. GUJCOST
Minor Research Project
Student Science and Technology(SCI-TECH)
Project
All Research & Development Institutions in the State
approved by Government of India
Department/Agency/University/Deemed University
will be eligible for the assistance.
maximum of Rs. 25000/- per project.
App Form

26. References
UGC- www.ugc.ac.in
ICMR-www.icmr.nic.in
CSIR- www.csir.res.in
DST-www.dst.gov.in
AICTE- www.aicte.ernet.in
GUJCOST: www.
dst.gujarat.gov.in/gujcost
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_funding

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