CSIR FIRST - Round 4

Proposals are invited online from CSIR laboratories for the fourth round of “CSIR-Fundamental & Innovative Research in Science of Tomorrow (CSIR-FIRST)” projects. Basic scientific research is an essential component of a knowledge based society and provides platform for future readiness of a nation. The current program opens the challenge to the CSIR laboratories to come up with cutting edge programs for competitive funding. The research grant will be support promising/performing scientists to take their research to next level. The scheme on CSIR-FIRST was initiated in 2020, so far three rounds of projects have been taken up under the Scheme.

A maximum of ₹50 Lakhs per annum will be the level of support in this scheme, initially for a period of two years.

Funding under this scheme will be mainly based on two factors: 1) uniqueness of the fundamental question(s) being addressed, and 2) feasibility of the program based on past track record. In this context, the proposal should stand out at the international level. Scientists are encouraged to propose out-of-the-box, high-risk but scientifically strong proposals.

CSIR Scientists are requested to submit the project proposal (PDF) in the given format (Download) after the financial vetting by Finance Division (CoFA/F&AO), recommendation by PME and approval of the Directors of the respective Labs. Project will be submitted online and expert reviews (at least three) will be obtained. A committee of experts (including external members) will evaluate each project and only recommended projects will be selected for funding. Yearly review of each project will be carried out for their continuation.

Registration guidelines :

The email in the Step 1 of registration process is being used as login ID and for primary communication.

A latest (passport size) image of the PI is to be uploaded (15-100 KB of size).

While entering the keywords, each keyword may be separated using comma / enter.

If already funded by CSIR FIRST, the title of the project and project ID is to be entered in the respective column.

The brief CV should include:

Top 10 publications in the last 5 years.

No. of projects currently handling.

Projects currently handling should include: Project title, funding agency and status.

The CV should not exceed 4 pages (max 4 MB of size).

Proposal submission guidelines :

Step wise information required :

Step 1: Proposal Details

Step 2: Research Overview

Step 3: Budget and Reviewers

Step 4: Approvals and Submission

Documents required :

Complete proposal in PDF [Max-Size:6MB]

Approvals and Declarations :

It is mandatory to obtain approval from the director of the respective lab, which must be appended to the end of the proposal PDF

PI should accept the declaration in step 4 for submitting the proposal

NOTE :

Before the final submission , a preview will be shown for your final confirmation.
Once the final submission is done, you will not be allowed to edit / change the proposal form.

In case of any technical issues observed at any step, please contact webmaster@ccmb.res.in.

Research Themes Open for Proposals