Research support for insa young scientist

RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR INSA YOUNG SCIENTIST

Name of the Scheme: The Scheme shall be called “Research Support for INSA Young Scientist Medal Award”.
Objective: The Objective of this scheme is to provide startup research support or interim Fellowship to the Young Scientist Medal awardees who may submit a research proposal to the Academy for support or for the award of interim Fellowship.
Submission of the Project: The proposal may be submitted for consideration of the Academy on the prescribed form at any time within one year of presentation of Medal Award to the Young Scientist awardee. The Project shall be started in the year in which it is approved by the Academy. If the Awardee is not in a position to submit the project proposal within one year of the award, he may submit the proposal at the earliest thereafter, but not later than the date when he/she completes 38 years of age.
Value: A startup research grant of Rs.5,00,000/- per annum to cover cost of chemicals/consumables, spare parts for existing equipment / travel to participate in Seminar/Symposia/within the country or any other expenses connected with the research project. In case, the Young Scientist Medal Awardee is not in full employment with any organisation he/she will be considered for suitable interim Fellowship.
Duration: The term of interim Fellowship or research support for the project will be for 3 years only. He/she shall present to the Academy yearly of the work done and a final report at the end of tenure in prescribed proforma.

INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY


Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110 002


Application form for Research support for grant to an INSA Young Scientist Medal Awardee


( Four copies are to be submitted)


1.


Name of the Young Scientist Designation


Address


Tel.


FAX


E-mail


2.


Date of Birth:


3.


Year of receipt of INSA Young Scientist Medal:


4.


Field of Specialisation:


5.


Title of the Research Project:


6.


Duration of the Project:


7.


Background and precise objectives of the project, highlighting the lacunae in


existing knowledge which is attempted to be bridged (attach separate sheet if


necessary)


8.


Detailed Research Plan (phased plan of study for 3 years)


a) Methodology (Clearly spell out the steps involved in proposed studies.

Avoid generalities. Focus on scientific and technical details only).

b) Time schedule of activities giving milestones.


c) Organisation of work elements (indicate the facilities already existing with


you in your institution).


d) How the proposed investigation is expected to add to the existing scientific


knowledge (for projects aiming at product/process development, a patent search may be obtained and status indicated).

9.

Grants required from INSA for 3 years


Ist Year


IInd Year


IIIrd Year


a) Fellowship for self


b) Contingency


c) Travel


d) Miscellaneous


Total


10.


Whether this or similar proposal being supported or has been submitted to other finding organizations, if so, please indicate the details (title of Project grant etc.) as under:


Past


Present


Pending


11.


Name of the Laboratory or organization with full address which will extend


facilities for carrying out the research project.


12.


Indicate names of three experts with address in the field of proposed study:


a)


b) c)


Signature of the Project Investigator


(Young Scientist)


ENDORSEMENT

Certified that basic facilities for understanding the proposed project are available at our institution and the same will be extended to the Investigator, and the other

administrative facilities as per the terms and conditions of the grants will be provided.


Date:


Signature of the Head


of the Institution _______________


Place:


Name and Designation _____________


(Office Seal)