The J. C. Bose Grant (JBG)

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Context: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG) to support senior Indian scientists and engineers in advancing cutting-edge research.

About J. C. Bose Grant (JBG):

• What is the J. C. Bose Grant?

• A prestigious research funding initiative by ANRF to recognize and support senior Indian scientists in diverse scientific and technological domains.

• Established by:

• Launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the apex body directing scientific research and innovation in India.

• To promote high-quality research and advance technological innovations by providing extramural funding to leading scientists and engineers.

• Eligibility:

• Open to active senior Indian scientists holding a Professor-level position or equivalent at recognized Indian institutions/universities. Candidates must have proven excellence in research, evidenced by publications, patents, technology transfers, and awards. The grant can be availed until the age of 68.

• Open to active senior Indian scientists holding a Professor-level position or equivalent at recognized Indian institutions/universities.

• Candidates must have proven excellence in research, evidenced by publications, patents, technology transfers, and awards.

• The grant can be availed until the age of 68.

• Key Features: Funding Amount: Provides 25 lakh per year for five years to support research activities. Institutional Support: Additional 1 lakh per year granted to the implementing institution. Multi-Disciplinary Scope: Covers science, technology, agriculture, medicine, humanities, and social sciences at S&T interfaces. Superannuation Clause: If the Principal Investigator (PI) retires, the grant can continue if the host institution agrees to retain them. Enhancing R&D Ecosystem: Strengthens India’s research infrastructure and innovation landscape.

• Funding Amount: Provides 25 lakh per year for five years to support research activities.

• Institutional Support: Additional 1 lakh per year granted to the implementing institution.

• Multi-Disciplinary Scope: Covers science, technology, agriculture, medicine, humanities, and social sciences at S&T interfaces.

• Superannuation Clause: If the Principal Investigator (PI) retires, the grant can continue if the host institution agrees to retain them.

• Enhancing R&D Ecosystem: Strengthens India’s research infrastructure and innovation landscape.