Research Grants - Institutional

High Risk -High Reward Research

The High Risk - High Reward Research aims at supporting proposals that are conceptually novel and risky, and if successful, are expected to cause a paradigm shifting influence on the S&T.The applicant (s) must be an Indian citizen residing in India and must hold a regular academic / research position in a recognized institution. The proposals can be submitted by an individual or by a team of investigators. Proposals submitted by a team of investigators must identify a Principal Investigator who will spearhead the research objectives and administer the grant. The focus of proposals should be on formulating novel hypothesis or scientific breakthroughs which aid in emergence of new technologies.

Ministry: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India

Area: All Science Disciplines

Funding Cycle:: The call proposals can be submitted any time of the year 

Duration: 3 to 5 years

Purpose: Innovations, Research