J. C. Bose Grant (JBG) was launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Launched by – Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Science & Technology.
JBG – It is a restructured form of the J. C. Bose Fellowship.
J. C. Bose Fellowship under the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is awarded to active scientists in recognition of their outstanding performance.
Aim – To recognize the outstanding performance and contributions of senior Indian scientists and engineers through this extra-mural funding opportunities to enhance their research in cutting-edge scientific and technological areas.
Objectives – To support senior-level researchers who have demonstrated exceptional achievements, with evidence of excellence such as:
Publications records
Research outcomes
Patents
Technology transfers
Awards
Grants
The researcher’s achievements include across various domains of science and technology (S&T) including agriculture, medicine, humanities and social sciences at the interfaces of S&T.
Eligibility – Participants must be active, senior Indian scientists or researchers with a proven track record of excellence.
Holding at least a Professor-level position or equivalent at an Indian institution/university.
Selection – It will be conducted once a year by a Search-cum-Selection Committee as per the broad guidelines.
Grant – It provides an annual research funding of Rs. 25 lakhs.
An annual overhead of Rs. 1.0 lakh will be provided to the implementing institution.
Duration – 5 years.
In case of PI – Principal Investigator (PI) superannuates, during the term of the grants, it can be continued subject to the host institutions willingness to host the PI and can be availed until the age of 68.
