A New Vision for Research Funding
- Introduced by Anusandhan National Research Foundation
- Designed to transform how research is imagined, evaluated, and supported
- Encourages innovation, accountability, and impactful scientific advancement
Three Major Research Categories
- Fundamental Frontier Research for breakthrough scientific discoveries
- Use-Inspired Basic Research focused on solving real-world challenges
- Applied and Translational Research aimed at prototypes, systems, and measurable impact
Key Highlights of the Grant
- Funding support up to ₹5 crore over 5 years
- Encourages high-risk and non-incremental research ideas
- Strong emphasis on technological self-reliance and measurable outcomes
- Promotes collaboration between academia, industry, and external investigators
Focus on Research Integrity
- Mandatory declarations on plagiarism
- Disclosure requirements for AI-generated content
- Reporting of retractions, if any
- Encourages ethical and transparent research practices
Promoting Collaboration & Openness
- Supports public data sharing and preprints
- Aims to build a connected national research ecosystem
- Encourages open and collaborative scientific culture
Opportunity for Researchers
- Ideal for researchers seeking impactful and innovation-driven projects
- Represents a major shift from traditional “one-size-fits-all” funding models
