Advanced Research Grant (ARG)

Advanced Research Grant (ARG)

About Advanced Research Grant (ARG)

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)

ANRF has been established through an Act of Parliament (ANRF Act, 2023), to promote Research and Development (R&D) and foster a robust culture of research and innovation throughout India’s Universities, Colleges, and National Research Laboratories, and other recognized research institutions. ANRF acts as an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction to scientific research in the country in alignment with the recommendations of the National Education Policy. ANRF supports collaborations among academia, government departments, research institutions, and the industry to propel the nation towards excellence in science and technology

(A) Introduction to the ARG Program: Advanced Research Grant (ARG) is a competitive program providing financial assistance to researchers and scientists in academic institutions, National Research Laboratories, and other DSIR-SIRO recognised research organisations eligible to receive grants-in-aid from Government of India (GoI) to carry out high-impact fundamental or basic research (Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1-3) and use-inspired applied research (TRL 1 – 6) in frontier areas of science and technology. This program encourages participation from emerging, mid-career, as well as established researchers, offering funding opportunities for individual and collaborative projects The proposals are expected to develop innovative approaches to advance knowledge in their respective fields with potential for transformative impact In addition to supporting individual, curiosity-driven fundamental, and use-inspired applied research initiatives that explore bold, contemporary ideas, the ARG Program particularly encourages the following types of research inspired by potential for transformative impact:

● Collaborative Research involving multiple investigators across institutions or disciplines (in small collaborations or larger collaborations).

● Interdisciplinary Research that bridges diverse fields to address complex scientific questions and pressing societal challenges of India or the world.

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