Call for proposals for J. C. Bose Grant by ANRF, Government of India

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) announces call for proposals for the new scheme called J. C. Bose Grant, a restructured form of the J. C. Bose Fellowship running under erstwhile Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB). The J. C. Bose Grant is meant to recognize active, senior scientists and engineers within our country for their outstanding performance and contributions. The prestigious J. C. Bose Grant is individual-specific, very selective and encourages senior level researchers for extra-mural funding to further enhance their research in frontline avenues. The nominations for senior scientists and engineers working with Indian institutions/universities could be submitted through the online portal of ANRF.

J. C. Bose Grant (JBG)

Eligibility :
The aspirants should be an active and senior scientist/engineer with a record of outstanding performance through indicators like publications, research outcomes, patents, technology transfers, awards, grants etc. in all science and engineering domains (including agriculture, medicine and humanities and social sciences at the interface of science and technology.). The nominee should be an Indian national working in Institutions/Universities in India at a senior level.

Nomination :
The nominations can be sent by the Heads of the Institutions/Universities, Presidents of National Science Academies.

Selection :
The process of selection for J. C. Bose grants will be conducted once a year by a Search-cum-Selection Committee specially constituted for the purpose and as per the broad guidelines of the grant.

Nature & Duration :
The research grant of Rs. 25 lakhs annually will be provided under two budget heads: A) Recurring Head (covering Manpower, Consumables, travel, contingency and other costs) and B) Non-recurring Head (Equipment) up to 20% of the annual grant. Additionally, Rs. 1.0 lakh annually (fixed) will also be provided as "Overheads" to the implementing institution.

The duration of the grant will be for five years. In case, the principal investigator (PI) superannuates during the term of the grant, the same can be continued if a host institution is willing to continue hosting the PI. The grant can be availed up to 68 years of age.

Grant value : 25 lakhs per annum for five years Age: 45-65 years as on date of submission of application
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) working in India are also eligible to apply
• Ongoing JC Bose fellowship holders may also apply, subject to the date of completion of ongoing fellowship is within 6 months from the date of submission of application.
• The J.C. Bose grantee are also eligible to apply for other grants of ANRF, subject to fulfilling the conditions of that program.
• Investigators who have completed 3 terms as JC Bose fellow and/or grantee, are not eligible.

January 1 - February 10, 2026