The University will provide support to full time teaching faculty member. Empirical and Experimental Research project may be undertaken by an individual teaching staff member or a cluster group of teaching faculty members. In case a project is undertaken jointly. one of the teaching faculty members will function as a Principal Investigator and he/she will be responsible for all matters pertaining to the project.

MJRP

• 1) MJRP will be given to the faculty members only from FOE and FOMHS with the following exception: Faculty from another discipline (FOM. FOL. FOCS. FOAD, FOMC & FOHSS) who want to apply for MJRP. can do so by collaborating with faculty from FOE and FOMHS. This will foster collaborations and will thrive multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research.
• 2) Project Investigator (Pl) applying for the MJRP Project funds shall have completed at least one MRP project and should have at least one Q I /Q2 Scopus/WOS indexed paper (no conference paper/book chapter/book) generated from that MRP.
  OR
  In the case of new, employees. Pl shall have at least one external funded project completed/ongoing above Rs. 3.00 Lakhs sponsored by Government or Non-Government agencies.
• 3) The Principal Investigator shall have required number of publications in the QI /Q2 journals indexed/listed in Scopus/WOS (no conference paper/book chapter/book) as per their cadre, over the last three years.
• 4) lf Project Investigator (Pl) has an ongoing MJRP/MRP, he/she will be considered for the next round only if Pl has a proven track record of completion of previous MJRP/MRP. So, the capping limit will be up to 2 projects at a time for such PI.
• 5) Those who have completed MJRP, they have to submit proposals to the external funding agencies as an extension to their undertaken project. PI who has completed one MJRP and wants to apply for another MJ RP, the latter should not be related to the previously sanctioned MJRP and should be based on novel work.
• 6) Faculty at Research Centre’s (RC) are not eligible to apply for MJRP, however, if FoMHS/FoE faculty has a collaborative proposal with RC, in that case the RC faculty can be a Co-PI.

MRP

• 1) The University will provide support to full time teaching faculty or a group of teaching faculty members.
• 2) In case a project is undertaken jointly, one of the teaching faculty members will function as a Principal Investigator and he/she will be responsible for all matters pertaining to the project.
• 3) A teacher can have only one project at any given time.
• 4) If Project Investigator (Pl) has an ongoing MJRP/MRP, he/she will not be considered.
• 5) After completion of one project. if a teaching faculty member desires to undertake another project. a gap of one year will be necessary. Pl can apply for MRP with a new topic, provided he/she has generated at least one publication from previous MRP).
• 6) The Principal Investigator should have published at least one paper in QI /Q2/Q3 journals indexed/listed in Scopus/WOS (no conference paper/book chapter/book) over the last two years. They should also mention their MA VS score.
• 7) Faculty at Research Centres are not eligible to apply for MJRP, however, if FoMHS/FoE faculty has a collaborative proposal with RC, in that case the RC faculty can be a Co-Pl.

SRP

• 1) Only Full-time faculty members are eligible.
• 2) Applications can be made by one faculty member with a group of UG/PG students.
• 3) Faculty member will be the PI of the Student Research Project. (SRP)
• 4) Faculty can have only one project at any point of time.
• 5) Applicant re-applying for the SRP should ensure one-year gap after completion of the last project.
• 6) SRP will be given to the faculty members only from FOE and FOMHS with the
• 7) following exception:
• 8) If the student’s faculty member from another discipline (FOM, FOL, FOAD, FOMC, FOCS, FOHSS) wants to apply for SRP, they can do so by collaborating with students/faculty members from Engineering/Medicine. This will help collaboration to happen in a better manner. This will also thrive multidisciplinary research.
• 9) Faculty at Research Centre’s are not eligible for applying.

Yes, Please refer notification on MJRP, MRP & SRP Guidelines.

Notification No. 1412 SIU/U-28/2024/695, Dated 9th February, 2024.

The types of research projects typically funded through seed grants include: Pilot Studies, POC concepts, innovative research, interdisciplinary research, Early Career Research Projects, Development of New Methodologies or Technologies etc.

Yes, the maximum duration of Major Research Projects will be 24 months with 6 months extension period, under special circumstances. The maximum duration of Minor Research Projects will be 15 months with 3 months extension period, under special circumstances. The maximum duration of Student Research Projects will be 15 months with 3 months extension period, under special circumstances.

Yes, the principal Investigator decides all roles and duties.

Yes, there are opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations or partnerships within the institution. Researchers are encouraged to collaborate across different departments and fields to enhance the breadth and impact of their research projects.

MJRP will be given to the faculty members only from FOE and FOMHS with the following exception: Faculty from another discipline (FOM. FOL. FOCS. FOAD, FOMC & FOHSS) who want to apply for MJRP. can do so by collaborating with faculty from FOE and FOMHS. This will foster collaborations and will thrive multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary research.

Yes, there are workshops and informational sessions available to help applicants understand the grant requirements and application process. These sessions provide valuable guidance on how to prepare and submit a successful application, ensuring compliance with all necessary guidelines.

1. 1. Yes, the intramural research grant program has specific goals and priorities. These typically focus on advancing innovative research, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and addressing key institutional research areas.
2. 2. Intramural research grant has laid a strong foundation for our project on briefly describe topic. We are now preparing to submit a proposal to external funding agencies to further advance this research.
3. 3. This communicates the intention to build upon the initial intramural funding by seeking additional support from external sources.
4. 4. Intramural research grant to develop a competitive proposal that aligns with the strategic priorities of funding agencies, building on our preliminary findings

No

Yes,

1. 1) Six monthly Progress Report of work completed must be submitted to SCRI
2. 2) Paper Publication
   • MJRP - At least one research paper within one and half years of the commencement of the project accepted, which is indexed in QI /Q2 Scopus/WOS (no conference paper/book chapter/book) and/or patent filed with Indian or International patent authority. Communication on this deliverable to SCRI is must for releasing the second instalment of fund for the project.
   • Model for Resolution of social problem and potential for its replication and/or.
   • Product development and potential its commercialization (Patents and Licenses).
   • Total three publications within three years of commencement of the project.
   
   
   • MRP - At least one research paper within one years of the commencement of the project accepted or presented in conference paper/equivalent, which is QI /Q2/Q3 _journals indexed/listed and/or patent filed with Indian or International patent authority. Communication on this deliverable to SCRI is must for releasing the second instalment of fund for the project.
   • Model for Resolution of social problem and potential for its replication and/or.
   • Product development and potential its commercialization (Patents and Licenses)
   
   
   • SRP - The Pl must publish at least one paper in QI/Q2 journals indexed/listed in Scopus/WOS (no conference paper/book chapter/book with SIU affiliation from the said project. Students may be the co-authors. Final grant (10%) may be released on publication.


3. 3) Equipment has to be submitted to SCRI for Completion Certificate.
4. 4) Audited US & SE has to be submitted to SCRI for Completion Certificate.
5. 5) Check list given below has to be furnished