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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

Apply anytime

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.

Apply on SERB → Download Scheme PDF →

Note: Rolling call — proposals are evaluated periodically by SERB.

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Draft objectives clearly.
Align with SERB priority areas.
Prepare budget justification carefully.
Submit well before evaluation cycle.

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