Sarkari Yojana
High Risk – High Reward Research
About High Risk – High Reward Research
The Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, runs “High Risk – High Reward Research” to back conceptually novel, risky proposals that could reshape S&T if they succeed — whether by formulating a new hypothesis or enabling scientific breakthroughs that lead to new technologies. > Nature of Proposals to be Supported:
The scheme backs proposals that are genuinely new, challenge existing hypotheses, and bring ‘out of the box’ thinking to important problems. Such proposals should carry real risk but promise a high payoff if the difficulties can be overcome, with success expected to have far-reaching S&T implications — new and significant theoretical or experimental advances, fresh hypotheses, or breakthrough science leading to new technologies. Proposals aimed only at ‘incremental’ knowledge gains will not be funded. Ideally, proposals should contain bold research ideas with wide-ranging impact and the potential for genuinely new scientific and technological innovation. > Duration of Support:
Funding normally runs for three years, extendable up to 5 years in exceptional cases as assessed by the expert committee.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Science And Engineering Research Board, Government Of India
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for High Risk - High Reward Research, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen residing…
The applicant must be an Indian citizen residing in India.
The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic/research position…
The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic/research position at a recognized institution.
Proposals may come from an individual or a…
Proposals may come from an individual or a team of investigators; team proposals must name a Principal Investigator who leads the research and administers the grant.
Benefits Provided
High Risk - High Reward Research provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
No budget ceiling applies to this project type
No budget ceiling applies to this project type.
The research grant covers equipment, consumables, contingency, and…
The research grant covers equipment, consumables, contingency, and travel, besides overhead grants.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Biodata (under the user profile section)
Biodata (under the user profile section).
Certificate from the Principal Investigator
Certificate from the Principal Investigator.
Endorsement letter from the Head of Institution
Endorsement letter from the Head of Institution.
If SERB approves the project, quotations for the…
If SERB approves the project, quotations for the approved equipment must be uploaded within one month of the Approval Letter's date. Note: Required documents (in PDF) must follow the prescribed format, downloadable from the official website.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for High Risk - High Reward Research through the online application process outlined below.
The call for proposals is announced on
The call for proposals is announced on: https://anrfonline.in/ANRF/HomePage and www.serb.gov.in
Applicant(s) must first register on the online portal…
Applicant(s) must first register on the online portal — click here to register.
After logging in, go to Menu --> Proposal…
After logging in, go to Menu --> Proposal Submission --> Form Submission, select "High Risk High Reward (HRR)," and click "Start Submission."
If your proposal has a Co-PI, ensure every…
If your proposal has a Co-PI, ensure every Co-PI is registered on the SERB online portal and has completed all mandatory fields under Menu --> User Profile --> Profile Details after logging in.
At submission, enter details such as Project Title…
At submission, enter details such as Project Title (max 500 characters), Project Summary (max 3000 characters), Keywords (max 6), Project Objectives (max 1500 characters), Expected Output and Outcome (max 1500 characters), and the Budget (Research Personnel, Consumables, Travel, Equipment, Contingency, Overheads). Note: Proposals are evaluated through peer review, as approved by the Board. Complete guideline for Principal Investigator for SERB-online system
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.