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Inclusivity Research Grant

Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has been established through an Act of Parliament (ANRF Act 2023) to undertake initiatives including seeding, growing and facilitating research at academic and research institutions.The ANRF Governing Board in its First Meeting Chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister discussed several areas of strategic interventions that include global positioning of India in key sectors, aligning R&D with national priorities, promoting inclusive growth, and capacity building. ANRF in its endeavour to facilitate equal participation of researchers from all sectors of society, has initiated the scheme Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG). IRG scheme will provide funding support to researchers belonging to the Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe to undertake research in frontier areas of science and engineering. It aims to provide a platform for researchers to further their capacity and move on to mainstream research programs.

IRG subsumes the Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science (EMEQ) scheme of erstwhile SERB. IRG will provide enhanced support with flexible norms.

Money

Funding is provided up to Rs. 60 lakh plus overheads for a period of three years.
The measures for ease of doing research include flexibility to utilize resources under recurring head; flexibility in manpower recruitment; enhanced travel, contingency and overhead charges; and support for expenses related to open access publications and patent filing charges.
International travel for project-related activities is also permitted.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

These are evidence-informed rankings synthesized from ANRF's published scheme guidance, rather than a single official scoring rubric applicable to every program.

1

★★★★★

Scientific novelty and originality — Critical

Present a clearly defined research gap and a hypothesis that advances existing knowledge. ANRF's Core Research Grant guidance states that novelty and the investigator's competence are central to funding decisions.

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2

★★★★★

Scientific and national significance — Critical

Explain why the problem matters to the relevant discipline, India's research capability, or a defined societal or technological challenge. For mission-oriented schemes, explicitly connect the project to the call's stated objectives.

3

★★★★★

Investigator expertise and research track record — Critical

Demonstrate relevant publications, prior research achievements, technical capability and the ability to complete the proposed work. For early-career schemes, emphasize promise and independence appropriate to career stage; senior awards require a stronger record of sustained contributions.

4

★★★★★

Methodological rigor and technical soundness — Critical

Use appropriate experimental, theoretical, computational or clinical methods. Define objectives, controls, data-analysis procedures, validation strategies and measurable deliverables.

5

★★★★☆

Feasibility and realistic budgeting — Very high

Match the proposed activities to the project period, personnel, equipment, infrastructure and available resources. ANRF guidance specifically calls for realistic budgets based on the requirements for successful implementation.

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6

★★★★☆

Institutional infrastructure and support — Very high

Show that the host institution provides the facilities, equipment, administrative support and research environment needed. Institutional eligibility and endorsement requirements vary by scheme; large collaborative programs may also impose institutional ranking or co-funding conditions.

anrf.gov.in

7

★★★★☆

Interdisciplinary collaboration and team strength — Very high

For collaborative or mission-driven schemes, bring together complementary expertise and clearly define each investigator's contribution. ANRF's broader portfolio includes interdisciplinary research and partnerships among academic institutions, research organizations and industry.

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8

★★★★☆

Translation, innovation and measurable outcomes — High

For technology-oriented schemes, explain the path from research to validated technology, prototype, deployment or societal benefit. For fundamental research, emphasize the expected scientific advance rather than promising premature commercialization.

9

★★★★☆

Scheme-specific eligibility and objective alignment — High

Match the applicant's career stage, qualifications, institution and research purpose to the selected scheme. For example, the Inclusivity Research Grant has eligibility conditions tied to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe researchers, while the J. C. Bose Grant targets senior scientists and engineers.

anrf.gov.in

10

★★★★☆

Compliance, deliverables and responsible research — Essential gate

Submit the required proposal, CV and publication records, institutional endorsement, budget and any scheme-specific certificates. Provide a clear plan for reporting results, managing research data, and complying with applicable ethical and regulatory requirements.

Ranked summary table

Rank	Predictor	Importance
1	Scientific novelty and originality	Critical
2	Scientific and national significance	Critical
3	Investigator expertise and track record	Critical
4	Methodological rigor	Critical
5	Feasibility and budget realism	Very high
6	Institutional infrastructure	Very high
7	Collaboration and team strength	Very high
8	Translation and measurable outcomes	High
9	Scheme-specific fit and eligibility	High
10	Compliance and deliverables	Essential gate

These rankings are generalized across ANRF programs. In practice, the relative importance of each factor changes between a basic-research grant, an early-career award, a fellowship and a large-scale national mission.

Specialties

Others

Eligibility Requirements

The applicant should be an Indian National.
The applicant should be an active researcher belonging to the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category working on a regular basis in an academic institution/national lab or any other recognized R&D institution in the field of Science and Engineering.
The applicant should hold a PhD degree in Science or Engineering or MD/MS/MDS degree.
The applicant should have at least four years of service remaining before superannuation as of the date of submission of the proposal.
Researchers/scientists who have ongoing projects under the IRG / erstwhile EMEQ scheme as of the date of submission of the proposal are not eligible to apply.
Co-investigators are not allowed in the scheme.
An investigator will be allowed to avail IRG project for a maximum of three times in their career this includes EMEQ projects of erstwhile SERB

Eligible Countries:

India

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: GKVK Campus, Bellary Road, Bangalore, Karnataka

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