SERB – Start-up Research Grant (SRG)
SERB – Start-up Research Grant (SRG)
Funding support by Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) for early-career faculty to initiate independent research.
SERB
Early Career Faculty
Rolling Call
National
Opens
Rolling
Closes
No fixed deadline
OPEN
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Funding
Up to ₹30 Lakhs
Duration
2 Years
Discipline
Science, Engineering, Medicine
Eligibility & Requirements
- Early-career faculty within 5 years of PhD.
- Regular faculty position in recognised institution.
- Research proposal + institute endorsement required.
Note: Rolling call — proposals are evaluated periodically by SERB.
Thirai Quick Actions
- Draft objectives clearly.
- Align with SERB priority areas.
- Prepare budget justification carefully.
- Submit well before evaluation cycle.
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