Call for Applications for EMEQ Funding scheme 2020 by SERB, India
SERB, India is inviting application for EMEQ Funding scheme 2020 from eligible and interested candidates. In this article you can get information about the scheme, grant, duration, location, eligibility criteria and application procedure etc.
About EMEQ Funding scheme 2020
The scheme of Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science (EMEQ) was started by SERB and the main objective of this scheme is to provide research support to researchers belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe in undertaking research in the fields of science and engineering. Research Areas
The proposal must have novel components and the investigator has the competence to execute the project. Research proposals in the field of Science or Engineering will be considered under this scheme. However, research proposals outside the normal activities of institutions like National R&D Programs, Programs in newly emerging and front-line areas of research etc. will be preferred. However, proposals involving purely survey-oriented work and routine studies will not be normally considered.Research Location
Any academic institutions or national laboratory or any other recognized R&D institutionsEligibility
Note: Project investigators working in the Private Universities/Institutions are eligible to apply as SERB, India does not discriminate in this regard. Funding decisions will be based on the merit of the proposal, the competence of the Investigator(s), and the infrastructure available in the implementing institution. There will be no discrimination on the category of institutions where the Investigator is working.Funding Description
Note: International travel is not supported under this scheme.Duration
The project shall be granted for a maximum of three years.How to apply
Followings are the important steps for online submission of the application:
Note: The project proposal should be prepared according to the guidelines and submitted online through the website www.serbonline.in. Proposals should be originally prepared and free of any form of plagiarism. Text taken verbatim should be properly referred. Documents Required (in PDF format)
Work-related Specific Document
A project involving Recombinant DNA work or experiments with human/animal material or Earth science, the following documents should also be included along with the proposal:Mode of Selection
The selection of the candidates will be based on the recommendations of a Task Force Committee, constituted by the Board.
Note: The applicants may be called for personal discussion if desired by the Committee.Scientific Social Responsibility
SERB Grantees need to undertake some Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) activities during their project period that need to be chosen during the submission process. Depending on the activities chosen SERB may grant additional budget under the separate head to carry out the chosen activities.Important Dates
Contact Information
In case of any query regarding this scheme, candidates can contact at EMEQ scheme page.
Further information can be obtained at the website of SERB on www.serbonline.in and www.serb.gov.in.