The Scheme for Funding "High Risk - High Reward Research" aims at supporting proposals that are conceptually new & risky, & if successful, expected to have a paradigm-shifting infl...
No budget limit is prescribed for this type of project.
The research grant covers equipment, consumables, contingency and travel apart from overhead grants.
Eligibility (who can apply)
Applicant should be an Indian citizen residing in India.
The applicant(s) 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.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step 01:** The call for proposals will be notified through the website [www.serbonline.in](https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/HomePage) and [www.serb.gov.in](https://serb.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** Applicant(s) should first register into the online website. [Click here to register](https://serbonline.in/SERB/Registration)
**Step 03:** After log-in, go to Menu --> Proposal Submission --> Form Submission.
Select the scheme "High Risk High Reward (HRR)" and Click on the "Start Submission" Button.
**Step 04:** If you have CO-PI in your proposal then it is to be ensured that all the CO-PI are registered in the SERB online portal and have filled all mandatory fields in the "Profile Details" section under "Menu" ->"User Profile" after login.
**Step 05:** Some of the details of your proposal like Project Title (max 500 characters), Project summary (max 3000 characters), Keywords (max 6), Objectives of the project (max 1500 characters), Expected output, and outcome of the proposal (max 1500 characters), Budget (Research Personnel, Consumables, Travel, Equipment, Contingency, Overheads ) have to be entered at the time of proposal submission.
**Note:** The proposals will be evaluated through peer review processes as approved by the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for High Risk - High Reward Research / what is the eligibility?
1. Applicant should be an Indian citizen residing in India.
1. The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized institution.
1. The proposals can be submitted by an individual or by a team of investigators. Proposals submitted by a team of investigators...
What are the benefits of High Risk - High Reward Research?
1. No budget limit is prescribed for this type of project.
2. The research grant covers equipment, consumables, contingency and travel apart from overhead grants.
How to apply online for High Risk - High Reward Research?
**Online**
**Step 01:** The call for proposals will be notified through the website [www.serbonline.in](https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/HomePage) and [www.serb.gov.in](https://serb.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** Applicant(s) should first register into the online website. [Click here to register](htt...