Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) has been introduced by the All India Council for Technical Education to support innovation & research across institutes with collaboration among...
Recurring 40% and Non-Recurring 60% of the total grant sectioned.
Institute have to open separate bank account in nationalised bank for the grant in Collaborative Research Scheme.
Extra funds provided only in special cases.
> **Disbursement of the funds:**
25% amount of total sanctioned Non-recurring Grant and 25% amount of the total sanctioned Recurring Grant in a first installment.
Remaining of total sanctioned Recurring and Non-Recurring grant only after the submission of Utilization Certificate, all requisite documents and review of the project by expert committee.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The proposal should be submitted by a group of faculties, one is Principal Investigator (PI) from different TEQIP institutions and other are Co- Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from TEQIP or Non TEQIP Institution.
The group shall consist of atleast 3 faculty.
One TEQIP-faculty should be from Host Institute who will be a Principal Investigator (PI). Along with Principal Investigator, there will be maximum four or minimum two Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from TEQIP or Non TEQIP Institution.
One preferably a regular faculty of Host TEQIP institute to which the PI belongs shall be Co-PI-1. Such Co-PI-1 may or may not be working in same research area (though it is preferred) but should belong to the same Department to that of PI.
Maximum Two proposal can be submitted by one PI(Principal Investigator)
One proposal from one PI (Principal Investigator) only will be sanctioned at any point of time within the duration of project.
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**Note:**
For institute collaboration, first priority should be given to collaborate with TEQIP mentor institute or NIT/ IIT /Central University of the same state or region and that is nearer to host institute and the faculty concerned shall be Co-PIs.
The group may have as additional Co-PIs as necessary from any institution (TEQIP or Non-TEQIP institute from India or Abroad) and also from an industrials sectors.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Registration of New Institute:**
Visit [http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe](http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe) and click on 'New Institute' button.
Users will be redirected to another website.
Hover the cursor on Login and select **‘Investor Login’**.
New users need to click on **‘Sign Up Now’** to register.
Enter the details and click on **‘Verify’** to receive OTP on your Email Id and Mobile Number.
After successful verification Click on **‘Sign Up Now’** to register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) / what is the eligibility?
- The proposal should be submitted by a group of faculties, one is Principal Investigator (PI) from different TEQIP institutions and other are Co- Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from TEQIP or Non TEQIP Institution.
- The group shall consist of atleast 3 faculty.
- One TEQIP-faculty s...
What are the benefits of Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS)?
> **Limit of Funding:**
- Maximum funding of ₹ 25,00,000/-.
**Note:**
- Recurring 40% and Non-Recurring 60% of the total grant sectioned.
- Institute have to open separate bank account in nationalised bank for the grant in Collaborative Research Scheme.
- Extra funds provided only in s...
How to apply online for Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS)?
**Online**
> **Registration of New Institute:**
Step 01: Visit [http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe](http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe) and click on 'New Institute' button.
Step 02: Users will be redirected to another website. Hover th...