Funding Opportunities for Research project and Preparation of a Research Proposal

1. Funding Opportunities for
Research project and
Preparation of a Research
Proposal
Dr. Dinesh C. Sharma
Associate Professor & Head
Dept of Zoology
K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College, Badalpur, GB Nagar
Email: dr_dineshsharma@Hotmail.com

2. Funding Agency
Preparation of a Research Project
UGC MRP
My Project

3. Funding
Agency

4. UGC

5. https://www.ugc.ac.in/
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on
NRCB
FRP

6. Promote research in emerging areas in
• Humanities,
• Social Sciences,
• Languages, Literature,
• Pure Sciences,
• Engineering & Technology,
• Pharmacy, Medical,
• Agricultural Sciences etc.
Types of funding-
• Major Research Projects
• Minor Research Projects (only for Assitiant Professors of Colleges)
• Research Award
• Fellowship-Joint collaboration
• Faculty Research Programme
University Grants Commission (UGC)

7. 15,16,
17
Major
Project

8. For
Minor
NRCB

9. • Assistant Professor
(Permanent Vacancy)
• Ph.D. with five research
publications in reputed
journals
• Apply within a period
of one year
• supervised the 15 Ph.D.
(Basic Science.) 10
(Engg)
• I.F.≥ 50
• 3 sponsored research
projects in last 10 years
• submitted within the one
year period prior
• supervised the 15 Ph.D. (5 of
whom are graduated during the
preceding 5 years.)
• completed at least 5 sponsored
research projects
• I.F.≥ 30 (according to the Journal
Citation Reports of Thomson
Reuters).
• Minimum 3 years of service left
New Senior Retire
RS.
10 Lakh
RS.
10 Lakh
RS.
5 Lakh

10. Indian Council of
Social Science
Research (ICSSR)

11. Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

12. Area-
(i) Sociology and Social Anthropology;
(ii) Political Science / Public Administration;
(iii) Economics;
(iv) International Studies;
(v) Social Geography and Population Studies;
(vi) Commerce and Management;
(vii) Social Psychology;
(viii) Education;
(ix) Social Linguistics / Socio-Cultural Studies
(x) Law / International Law
(xi) National Security & Strategic Studies;
(xii) Other allied Social Science disciplines (Library Science, Social
Work, Media Studies, Modern Social History, Health Studies,
Gender Studies and Environmental Studies, Diaspora Studies, Area
Studies, Sanskrit-Society & Culture, etc.) to promote
interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research.

13. Research Projects (Major & Minor);
Major----24 Month Rs. 5-15 Lakh
Minor----12 Month Rs. 5 Lakh
Doctoral Fellowships;
Age-40 Years, RS. 16000/m+Cont)
Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF);
Age-45 Years, Salary Prot.,+Rs. 20000 Cont
Senior Fellowships (SF),
Age-45-70 Years, Salary Prot.,+Rs. 40000 Cont
Nomination for National Fellowships
Retired Indian social scientists-55-60000/m

14. Indian Council of
Historical Research
(ICHR)

16. International
Research Grants

18. Social Science Research Council

20. Fine Arts & Music

22. For Ph.D. Scholars

26. DST

27. Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
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on

28. Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Name of scheme(s):
• Deep Continental Studies (DCS);
• Himalayan Glaciology (HG);
• Indian Climate Research Programme (ICRP);
• Instrument Development Programe (IDP)
• International S&T Cooperation (ISTC);
• Joint Technology Projects under STAC/IS-STAC;
• Monsoon and Tropical Climate (MONTCLIM) & Agrometeorology;
• Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS);
• Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Support Fund (PRDSF) Programme
• Programme Advisory Committee on Earth Sciences (PAC-ES): R&D Projects Scheme;
• Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC);
• Science & Society Programmes (SSP);
• Seismology Programme (SP); State Science & Technology Programme (SSTP);
• Technology Development Programme (Joint Technology –Technology System Programme);
• Utilisation of Scientific Expertise of Retired Scientists (USERS)

29. http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes

33. Women Scientists Scheme

38. SERB

45. DBT

49. ICMR

50. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

55. Council of Scientific
and Industrial Research
(CSIR)

56. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
CSIR promotes, guides and co-ordinates scientific & industrial research through research
grants to Scientists/Professors working in Universities/R&D Institutes of Higher learning.
Area-
• Agriculture,
• Engineering
• Medicine.
• Multi-disciplinary projects
Schemes-
• Emeritus Scientist
• Visiting Associateship
• Research Scheme/Sponsored Research Schemes
• Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (SSB) (45 Years)
• G N Ramachandran Gold Medal
• Young Scientist Award(YSA) (35 Years)
• CSIR-Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme (35 Years)
• Indian Language Journal
• Travel Grant
• Grant for Holding Symposium/Seminar
http://csirhrdg.res.in

57. Defence Research and
Development Organisation
(DRDO)

58. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Extramural Research Scheme-
Scientific or technological progress in the broad
topic area of relevance to military R&D
Aeronautics Research & Development Board-
Design and development programmes in
Aeronautics and Allied Sciences,
www.drdo.com/boards/ardb/default.htm

59. Department of
Atomic Energy
(DAE)

60. 1. R&D Project- Fostering research capabilities and manpower development
2. Symposium/Conference/Workshop-nterest to DAE.
3. DAE Young Scientists Research Award-Age of 35 years
4. Dr. K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship
To support talented science and engineering research scholars
5. Raja Ramanna Fellowship-To utilize the services of active retired
scientists/engineers
6. Visiting Scientists-To promote close interactions on specialized scientific and
technical topics
7. Homi Bhabha Chair Professorship-Contribution to research /teaching in the
area of DAE.
8. DAE-SRC Award-The support to individual research workers with highly
innovative ideas
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
http://dae.nic.in/

61. Department of
Coal (DOC)

62. Department of Coal (DOC)

63. Department of Ocean
Development (DOD)

64. Department of Ocean Development (DOD)
Areas of research support
• Newly emerging and front-line areas of
• Marine Geology and Geophysics,
• Marine Coastal Ecology,
• Marine Biology,
• Marine Microbiology,
• Coastal Marine Culture Systems,
• Marine Benthos, Beach Placers,
• Ocean Engineering and
• Under Water Robotics.
Name of scheme(s)
1. Assistance for Research Projects (ARPs) in Ocean Sciences (MRDF)
2. Manpower Training for Ocean Research & Management (MMDP)
http://www.nstmis-dst.org

65. Department of
Scientific and Industrial
Research (DSIR)

66. Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)

67. Indian Academy of
Science

69. Department of Science
& Technology Haryana

71. International
Grants in
Science

75. How to Design a
Research Project?

76. Definitions for research:
Methodical investigation into a subject in order to discover facts,
to establish or to develop a plan of action based on facts
discovered
Attempt to find out information in a systematically and scientific
manner
Human activity based on intellectual investigation and is aimed at
discovering, interpreting, and revising human knowledge on
different aspects of the world. Research can use the scientific
method, but need not do so.
Diligent and thorough inquiry and investigation into a subject.
This includes using all appropriate print and electronic sources,
asking the reference librarian for help, and making use of
bibliographies given by other authors.
The process of discovering new knowledge or of synthesis of
existing knowledge into a form useful for a stated purpose

77. What are the Components of a
Research Project?
 Rationale
 Objectives
 Project description
 Budget

78. Rationale
Underlying reasons
or
Reasoning or principle that underlies or
explains something,
or
a statement setting out this reasoning
or principle

79. Objectives
A goal or aim
or
Expected end result

80. Project description Duration (short-term, medium term, Long-term)
 Project Title
 Introduction
 Origin of Proposal or Justification
 Objective
 Expected Outcome of the proposal
 Impact on Society
 Review of research conducted/being conducted on the subject in
India and abroad or Review of Literature
At the sponsoring institution
Research work done and in process in India
Research work done and in process aboard
 Activity plan/Work Plan/Time Frame
 Materials & Methods or Methodology
 Facilities available in the institution for undertaking the proposed
research work (laboratory apparatus, equipment etc)
 Equipment's required
 Budget or Fund Required
 Number of publications and patents in the area
 Reference

81. Methods
 Practical
 Laboratory
 Field
 Theoretical
 Using published or written
information
 Using IT facilities

82. Materials
 Equipment
Major
Minor
 Consumables
Glassware
Chemicals
Stationary etc.

83. Activity Plan/Work Plan

84. Budget
 Equipment
 Consumables
 Salaries & Personnel allowances
 Travelling & subsistence
 Stationary
 Contingency
 Overhead
 Unforeseen – 5-10% of the total cost for above items

85. Analyses of Data
 Using statistical methods
 Computer programmes etc.

86. How to report results?
 Tables
 Graphs
 Flow charts
 Photographs
 Text
 Film etc.

87.  Introduction should be short about one
or two pages
 The problem should be stated in such a
way that it’s importance and relevance
is realized by any one who reads it

88. Background (Review of Literature)
 This section reflects extensive review of literature done by the
investigator
 In this section what is already known about the topic is written
including the lacunae
 Just quoting the literature verbatim will not serve the purpose
 It is important to make it coherent, relevant and easily readable
knowledge
 It helps the investigator to gain good knowledge in that field of
inquiry
 It also helps the investigator to have insight on different
methodologies that could be applied

89. Research methodology
Research methodology is a way to systematically solve the
research problem. It may be understood as a science of
studying how research is done scientifically
 It is necessary for the researcher to know not only the
research methods/techniques but also the methodology.
 Researchers not only need to know how to develop
certain indices or tests and how to calculate the mean,
the mode, the median or the standard deviation or chi-
square etc.
 It is essential to discuss procedures clearly and
completely with considerable amount of details

90. Preparing the presentation
 Prepare the slides in advance
 Show them to friends
 When you think you are done read them
again
 Check all animations with the sound on 

91. Preparing the presentation
 Practice, practice, practice
Give a practice talk to a general audience
Give a practice talk to an audience of expert
Time your presentation (allow for speed up
effect caused by nervousness)
 Always assume technology will fail you.
Have backups.

92. Delivering the talk
 Be enthusiastic! If you aren’t why should
the audience be?
 Make eye contact with the audience
 Identify a few “nodders” and speak to them
 Watch for questions. Be prepare to digress
or brush off when irrelevant

93. Delivering the talk
 Point at the screen not the computer
 Do not read directly from the PPT or your
notes
 Have the “spill” for the first couple of slides
memorized in case you go blank
 Finish in time

94. Handling questions
 Different types – handle accordingly
Need clarification
Suggest something helpful
Want to engage in research dialog
Show that he/she is better than you
 Anticipate questions (additional slides)
 Don’t let them highjack the talk (postpone)

95. Color - Bad
 Using a font color that does not contrast
with the background color is hard to read
 Using color for decoration is distracting
and annoying.
 Using a different color for each point is
unnecessary
 Same for secondary points
 Trying to be creative can also be bad

96. Background - Good
 Use backgrounds such as this one that are
attractive but simple
 Use backgrounds which are light
 Use the same background consistently
throughout your presentation

97. Background – Bad
 Avoid backgrounds that are distracting or
difficult to read from
 Always be consistent with the background
that you use

98. Graphs - Good
 Use graphs rather than just charts and
words
Data in graphs is easier to comprehend &
retain than is raw data
Trends are easier to visualize in graph form
 Always title your graphs

99. Graphs - Bad
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100. Graphs - Good
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101. Graphs - Bad
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102. Graphs - Bad
 Minor gridlines are unnecessary
 Font is too small
 Colors are illogical
 Title is missing
 Shading is distracting

103. UGC
Major Research
Project

104. Step for
online
M.R.P.http://www.ugc.ac.in/

105. Apply Now

108. Declaration Certificate

116. My Project

117. I asked God for strength
He gave me difficulties to face
I asked God for happiness
He showed me some unhappy people
I asked God for brain and brawn
He gave me puzzles in life to solve
I asked God for wealth
He showed me honest way of living
I asked God for peace
He showed me how to help others
I asked God for favour
He showed me opportunities

118. Know your audience