Research Grants 2020 India – US Under Virtual Networked Centers
Designation/Position- Research Grants 2020 India
Indo-U.S. Virtual Networked Centers invites application for Research Grants 2020 India from eligible and interested candidates
About- Indo-U.S. Virtual Networked Centers provide a platform to enable Indian and American scientists from academia, laboratories and industry to carry out joint research activities by leveraging already existing infrastructure and funding available with the partners on both sides.
- Knowledge R & D Networked Centers aim to encourage joint project implementation amongst Indian and American scientists from Academia and Laboratories on focal areas of research through networking may also provide opportunities for integrating research with education.
- Public-Private Virtual Networked Centers enable Indian and American scientists from Academia and Industry to work together to promote pre-commercial R & D activities having potential towards applied research and product development. These Centers are aimed to best capitalize on the scientific and technological innovations in translating ideas from the bench to the market place.
Research/Job Area- Science, Technology, and Engineering
Location- India, US academia, laboratories and industry
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Eligibility/Qualification–
- Qualified researchers from all disciplines of Science, Technology, and Engineering working at Indian and American Academic Institutions, Laboratories, and Industries. The research topic should be of high scientific quality, originality, and relevance to cover areas of topical and mutual interest.
- Minimum of two Indian and two American distinct institutional partners (2+2 Partnership Mode).
- All partners should have an intellectual and financial stake in the Networked Centers activities by contributing resources required for the project execution (including associated salary costs).
- Proof of existing funding support available towards infrastructure and equipment has to be provided as a part of the proposal.
Job/Position Description-
Type and Extent of Funding by IUSSTF
- Round-trip international airfare by economy class and shortest route to visit partnering institutions.
- Per diem for visiting, researchers with short stay up to 2 weeks and long stays for up to a 4- week period.
- Related posts to cover accommodation and/or local hospitality.
- Contingencies up to INR One Lakh for the dissemination of research, educational materials, and reports.
Funding is generally granted for a two-year period upto maximum of INR Fifty Lakh.
Proposals will be considered on basis of peer-reviews conducted in both India and the United States.
How to Apply-
The proposal should be submitted through Online Submission Portal
For Contact-
Dr. Nishritha Bopana
Principal Science Officer
and
Dr. Babulal Chaudhary
Program Officer
Last Date for Apply– 31 August 2020
Submission Deadline– 31 August
Award Announcements– 31 January
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