Scheme for Research Projects

The "Scheme for Research Projects" has been launched by the Science and Technology (Information Technology) Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to promote applied research in science and technology to address the socio-economic needs of the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance for research staff, essential equipment, and contingency support is provided to Scientists, Researchers, Academicians, Universities, Colleges, Research Institutes, and eligible Non-Governmental Organizations of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme is implemented by the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal.

Financial Assistance

• Project Fellow salary support of ₹18,000 per month for Junior Research Fellows qualified through the National Eligibility Test or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
• Financial support for essential equipment required for the project.
• Contingency grant for project-related expenses.
• Project duration support for 1 year to 3 years.
• Equipment procured becomes the property of the host institution after project completion, subject to approval.

Restrictions

• Computer and software purchases are not permitted under the project.
• Only applied research projects are eligible.
• Maximum one project at a time per principal investigator or co-investigator.

Mode of Disbursement

• Contingency amount released immediately after sanction.
• Salary is released after submission of staff appointment documents.
• Remaining funds released upon submission of required reports and review.

Frequency of Disbursement

• Salary is disbursed monthly after approval.
• The remaining sanctioned amount is released in stages based on progress.
• Subsequent releases after the Annual Progress Report, Audited Statement of Expenditure, Utilisation Certificate, and mid-term appraisal.

Organizational Eligibility

1. The applicant institution should be located in Madhya Pradesh.
2. The applicant institution should have adequate infrastructure for research.
3. The applicant institution should be recognized by University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical Education, Indian Council of Medical Research, or Indian Council of Agricultural Research, where applicable.
4. The applicant institution should not be an institution of the Government of India.
5. The research project should be applied in nature.

Eligibility Criteria for Non-Governmental Organizations

1. The applicant organization should be registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 or Indian Trusts Act, 1982 or Charitable and Religious Act, 1920.
2. The applicant organization should have registration valid for at least 3 years.
3. The applicant organization should have submitted annual reports for the last 3 years.
4. The applicant organization should have completed at least 1 project funded by Central or State agency.
5. The applicant organization should have Permanent Account Number and Service Tax Registration.
6. The applicant organization should have a bank or post office account operational for the last 3 years.
7. The applicant organization should execute a bond with two sureties before grant release.

Investigator Eligibility

1. The applicant should have a Doctorate Degree.
2. The applicant should have at least 3 years of relevant research experience.
3. The applicant should be a permanent employee of the host institution.
4. The applicant should not have more than 1 active project under the scheme.
5. The applicant should submit fresh proposal only after completion of previous project.

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the required documents (self-attested, if applicable).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the M. P. Council of Science & Technology
Vigyan Bhawan, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal-462003 (M.P.).

• Passport-size Photo
• Detailed Project Report
• Curriculum Vitae Of Principal Investigator
• Curriculum Vitae Of Co-Investigator
• Doctorate Degree Certificate
• Proof Of Permanent Employment
• Institutional Recognition Certificate (University Grants Commission, All India Council for Technical Education, Indian Council of Medical Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, As Applicable)
• Registration Certificate Of Organization (For Non-Governmental Organizations)
• Annual Reports Of Last 3 Years (For Non-Governmental Organizations)
• Permanent Account Number Certificate
• Service Tax Registration Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• Proof Of Completion Of Previous Funded Project (For Non-Governmental Organizations)
• Forwarding Letter From Head Of Institution
• Bond With Two Sureties (Before Grant Release)