CSIR-Fundamental & Innovative Research in Science of Tomorrow
CALL FOR PROPOSAL (Round - 4)
Submissions from: 02-Jul-2025 to 31-Jul-2025
Submission countdown:
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.
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 in the international level. Scientists are encourage to propose out of box type and high-risk but scientifically very strong proposals. A maximum of 50 Lakhs per annum will be the level of support in this scheme, initially for a period of two years.
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 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 for their continuation.
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).
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
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.
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