Deadline: 15 December 2015
The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, in partnership with Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) is currently inviting proposals from the Indian and Russian Researchers for its Joint Research Project in the field of Basic Sciences.
Thematic Areas
The researchers must submit proposals in the following areas of Basic Science under DST-RFBR cooperation:
- Mathematics, Mechanics and Informatics;
- Physics and Astronomy;
- Chemistry;
- Biology and Medical Sciences;
- Earth Sciences;
- Telecommunications and Computer Sciences;
- Fundamental of Engineering Sciences.
Funding Information
- Each project will receive annual funding of up to Rs. 1,200,000 from DST and up to Rbls 600,000 from RFBR. This funding will cover the following expenses in connection with a project;
- Consumables and other research expenses; Expenditure by project team in their country would be borne by the respective country, i.e., DST would support expenditure on Indian side of the project whereas RFBR would meet the expenditure of Russian side.
- Support for Exchange visit component: The sending side would provide return international airfare, accommodation, per diem, etc. Presently, for the approved visit of Indian scientists to Russia, following expenditure are agreed:
- international fare (from nearest airport to destination city by economy excursion class),
- cash allowance of US $ 50 per day for visit less than a week and of US $ 40 per day for longer visit;
- accommodation up to US $ 100 per night (subject to receipt);
- local transport up to US $ 25 (subject to receipt) and
- overseas medical insurance by silver class for visit duration.
- Institutional Overhead: AS per DST norms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Application is open for Indian and Russian scientists/ researchers.
- Proposals will be selected based on the following criteria:
- The scientific merit of the collaborative research proposal including the potential of the anticipated outcomes to advance the knowledge base of the discipline; and the likely impact of the proposed research. In relation to Bilateral Workshop proposals, the potential of the Bilateral Workshop to generate collaborative research projects of sufficient merit to access support through competitive rounds of the DST-RFBR Cooperation.
- Scientific excellence of the projects.
- Mutual advancement of research through the transfer of knowledge and expertise.
- Participation of young researchers.
- Ability of the teams to successfully complete the project.
How to Apply
- Indian applicants for funding should submit completed application form and all relevant, clearly labelled attachments in a single email.
- Applicants must submit 8 hard copies via postal mail, ensuring that application with identical title has been submitted by his / her Russian counterpart scientist by due date.
For more information, please visit Joint Research Project.
