About the Scheme
A Government of India initiative launched in 2018 under the Ministry of Education to improve the research ecosystem of India's higher education institutions by facilitating academic and research collaboration between Indian institutions and the best institutions in the world. It aims to boost the research profile and global standing of Indian universities.
Target Beneficiaries: 600 joint research proposals involving Indian HEIs, international faculty/researchers (4+ per project), PhD/post-doc students, and global academic partners from 28 selected nations for 2-year collaborative research programs
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, with IIT Kharagpur serving as the National Coordinating Institute.
Key Features
- Facilitates collaboration between top Indian HEIs and leading international universities.
- Supports long-term research visits by distinguished foreign faculty to Indian institutions.
- Funds joint research projects, workshops, conferences, and publications in identified thrust areas.
- Focuses on creating a strong research environment and promoting a culture of innovation.
- Identifies specific thrust areas for research to address societal needs and global challenges.