Programmes & Schemes

Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) : EV-Mission

Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) program of ANRF addresses priority-driven, solution-focused research in mission-mode that would catalyse multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary and multi-investigator collaboration to address scientific challenges and advance the frontiers of technology in key scientific areas. ANRF has identified Electric Vehicle (EV) Mobility as the first priority area of focus under MAHA program. The objective of the EV-Mission is to promote research & development of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in India, fostering an ecosystem that enables self-reliance and global competitiveness.

Programme Type: Research and Development

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

Focus Area: Science and Technology

Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

Eligibility: Applicant must be Indian citizens. Foreign nationals (including OCI/NRI) eligible as per ANRF guidelines. * Must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized institution in India with a proven track record in the relevant domain. * Lead PI must have a Ph.D. in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering and at least 5 years of service remaining at the time of proposal submission.

Purpose: Research, Professional Development

Funding Cycle: The e-Nodes will be supported in two tracks. In Track I, funds will be allocated for short term deliverables (for 3 years). Allocation of funds in Track II, in higher TRL (for another 2 years) will be based on the performance of the e-Nodes in terms of short term deliverables.

Duration: 3+2 Years

Application Method: Online

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