RESEARCH FUNDING SCHEME


RESEARCH FUNDING SCHEME

 

The aim of research-funding programs of UGC is to inculcate culture of research development and innovation (RDI), enhance the competitive research capabilities of faculties and higher education institutions, link teaching-learning to RDI, promote university-industry relationships and support generation of relevant knowledge and technology for socio-economic development of the country.

University Grants Commission is currently providing financial support to higher education institutions, faculties and students for the following programs:

A. RESEARCH GRANTS

1. Institutional/Collaborative Research Grant

2. Faculty Research Grant

3. Small Research Development and Innovation Grant

B. FELLOWSHIPS AND PARTIAL SUPPORT

1. Ph.D. Fellowship

2. M.Phil. Fellowship

3. Partial support for Ph.D./M.Phil. Thesis

4. Partial support for Master's thesis in technical area

C. SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE

1. Support for strengthening laboratory

2. Support for Library strengthening and networking

3. Support establishing Research Management Cell (RMC)

D. SUPPORT FOR TRAINING ACTIVITIES

1. Support for organizing national/international conference

2. Support for Training/Workshop/Seminar

3. Travel grants

E. SUPPORT FOR PUBLICATION

1. Financial support for publishing research paper

2. Financial support for publishing scholarly journal

The scope, eligibility and procedure for these programs are detailed in UGC's "Research Development and Innovation Program Implementation Guideline 2015".