Indo-U.S. Virtual Networked Centers provide a platform to enable Indian and American scientists from academia, laboratories and industry to carry out joint research activities by leveraging already existing infrastructure and funding available with the partners on both sides.
Indo-U.S. R&D Virtual Networked Centers
Knowledge R & D Networked Centers aim to encourage joint project implementation amongst Indian and American scientists from Academia and Laboratories on focal areas of thematic and knowledge research through networking, thus paving the way to sustainable interactions and developing long-term relationships. The Networked Center may also provide opportunities for integrating research with education.
Public-Private Virtual Networked Centers
Public-Private Networked Centers enable Indian and American scientists from Academia and Industry to work together to promote pre-commercial R & D activities having potential towards applied research and product development. These Centers are aimed to best capitalize on the scientific and technological innovations in translating ideas from the bench to the market place. However, no financial support will be extended/provided to Industry participants.
Eligibility Requirements
Type and Extent of Funding by IUSSTF
Funding Duration
Funding is generally granted for a two-year period upto maximum of INR Fifty Lakh.
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals will be considered on basis of peer-reviews conducted in India and the United States.
31 August
31 January
*The call for submission of proposals is open through the year with the submission deadline of 31st August
For Program information contact:
Dr. Babulal Chaudhary
Indo-U.S. Science
and Technology Forum
Fulbright House, 12, Hailey Road, New
Delhi
Email:
virtual.center@iusstf.org