Early Career Research (ECR) Award  scheme is dedicated to provide quick research support to the young researchers in their early career to carry out exciting and innovative research in frontier areas of science and engineering.

Nature & Duration of Support:
  • The ECR for the purpose of the program refers to the first assignment of the applicant in a regular capacity in a recognized academic institution or national laboratory or any other recognized R & D institution in India.
  • The ECR is a one-time award and carries a research grant up to Rs. 50 Lakhs (excluding overheads) for a period of 3 years.
  • The research grant covers equipment, manpower, consumables, manpower, travel and contingency apart from overheads.

Eligibility:

  • Applicant must be an Indian national.
  • Applicant must hold Doctoral degree in Science or Engineering or M.D or M.S degree in any area of medicine.
  • Applicant must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized academic institution/ or national laboratories or any other recognized R&D institutions.
  • Faculties recruited through UGC-Faculty Recharge Program are eligible to apply. INSPIRE Faculty, Ramanujan, and Ramalingaswamy Fellows are also eligible to apply if they have been absorbed / appointed to a regular position.
  • Upper age limit: 37 years, (SC/ST/OBC /Physically challenged and women candidates can apply upto 40 years).

Not Eligible:

  • Research Associates, Guest Faculty, Visiting Scientist, Project Fellows, Faculty members whose contract is renewed every year; and those who are expecting to draw salary from the scheme.
  • Co-PIs are not allowed in the Early Career Research Award.

How to Apply:

  • Apply online with the following documents:
  • Research proposal with Project Title (max 500 characters), Project summary (max 3000 characters), Keywords (max 6), Objectives of project (max 1500 characters), Expected output and outcome of the proposal (max 1500 characters), Budget have to be entered at the time of proposal submission.
  • Biodata/CV
  • Certificate from Principal Investigator
  • Endorsement Letter from the Head of Institution
  • Age Proof Certificate (Class X mark-sheet or Birth certificate)
  • Category Certificate (in case of Age Relaxation)
—————Quick Overview————-
Organization SERB (Science and Engineering Research Board)
Fellowship Level Research awards
Country India
Subject areas Science and Engineering
Fellowship amount Rs. 50 Lakhs research grant
Eligibility Open to Indian nationals
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