Sarkari Yojana
SERB – POWER Research Grants
About SERB – POWER Research Grants
SERB – POWER Research Grants form one funding category under the broader SERB-POWER (Promoting Opportunities For Women in Exploratory Research) Program, an initiative of the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The SERB-POWER Program was set up to narrow the gender gap in science and engineering research funding across S&T programs at Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories, through a structured push for greater diversity and equal, weighted access for Indian women scientists in R&D work. Within this, the POWER Research Grants specifically support emerging as well as established women researchers through a competitive, individual-centric funding route for undertaking R&D in frontier areas of science and engineering.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Science And Engineering Research Board
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for SERB - POWER Research Grants, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Both the Principal Investigator (PI) and any Co-Principal…
Both the Principal Investigator (PI) and any Co-Principal Investigator(s) (Co-PI(s)) must be Indian citizens.
Applicants must hold a regular academic or research…
Applicants must hold a regular academic or research position at a recognized academic institution, national laboratory, or other recognized R&D institution in India.
Applicants from IITs, IISERs, IISc, NITs, Central Universities,…
Applicants from IITs, IISERs, IISc, NITs, Central Universities, and Central Government National Labs fall under the Level I category; those from State Universities/Colleges and Private Academic Institutions apply under Level II.
Faculty recruited under the UGC-Faculty Recharge Program may…
Faculty recruited under the UGC-Faculty Recharge Program may apply, as can INSPIRE Faculty, Ramanujan, and Ramalingaswamy Fellows, provided at least three and a half years of their tenure remain at the time of application.
A female Co-PI from the same institute is…
A female Co-PI from the same institute is mandatory.
Male Co-PIs are not permitted under the POWER…
Male Co-PIs are not permitted under the POWER Grant Research Scheme.
A PhD guide cannot serve as Co-PI
A PhD guide cannot serve as Co-PI.
PIs who have already received a POWER Grant…
PIs who have already received a POWER Grant once cannot apply again.
JC Bose fellows, and PIs who have already…
JC Bose fellows, and PIs who have already completed two CRGs, are not eligible to apply for this scheme.
No project may have more than two Co-PIs
No project may have more than two Co-PIs. Note 01: A woman scientist cannot hold a POWER Fellowship and a POWER Grant simultaneously. Note 02: The POWER Grant is governed by terms of reference aligned with SERB-CRG guidelines. Note 03: SERB-POWER Grant terms of reference conform to SERB-CRG guidelines, other than the provision on National Laboratories and Research Institutions sharing 50% of the non-recurring cost. Note 04: Under the equipment head, the budget ceiling is ₹14 lakhs for Tier II institutions (within the overall ₹30 lakhs limit).
Benefits Provided
SERB - POWER Research Grants provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Nature and Duration of Support:
POWER Grants support women researchers under two funding categories:
Level I
Level I: Funding of up to ₹60 lakhs over three years.
Level II: Funding of up to ₹30 lakhs over three years.
The grant covers equipment, manpower, consumables, travel, and contingency expenses, and the implementing institution additionally receives "Overheads" as per SERB's prevailing norms.
Note:
The POWER Grant is governed by terms of reference aligned with SERB-CRG guidelines.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity
Proof of identity
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
Proposal details
Proposal details
Certificates of educational qualifications
Certificates of educational qualifications
Any other document that may be required
Any other document that may be required
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for SERB - POWER Research Grants through the online application process outlined below.
Keep the following points in mind for a successful online submission:
Register on the online portal first
Register on the online portal first. Click Here to Register.
Once logged in, complete every mandatory field in…
Once logged in, complete every mandatory field in the Profile Detail section under User Profile, covering Bio-data, Photos, Institute Address, and similar information.
If the proposal includes a Co-PI, make sure…
If the proposal includes a Co-PI, make sure each Co-PI also completes the same registration process on the system.
At the time of submitting the proposal, enter…
At the time of submitting the proposal, enter details such as the 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 breakup (Research Personnel, Consumables, Travel, Equipment, Contingency, Overheads).
Upload any remaining proposal-related material as a single…
Upload any remaining proposal-related material as a single PDF, not exceeding 10 MB, under Other Technical Documents (OTD). Note: Selection is based on the recommendations of the Program Advisory Committee (PAC) set up by the Board, and applicants may be called for a discussion or presentation if required.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.