High Risk-High Reward Research

Ministry:

Ministry of Science & Technology

Department:

Department of Science & Technology

Key Sector Covered:-

Technology

Brief:

The High Risk - High Reward Research aims at supporting proposals that are conceptually novel and risky, and if successful, are expected to cause a paradigm shifting influence on the S&T. The applicant (s) must be an Indian citizen residing in India and must hold a regular academic research position in a recognized institution. The proposals can be submitted by an individual or by a team of investigators. Proposals submitted by a team of investigators must identify a Principal Investigator who will spearhead the research objectives and administer the grant. The focus of proposals should be on formulating novel hypotheses or scientific breakthroughs which aid in the emergence of new technologies....