Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Education and training grants, fellowship, stipend
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The Scheme “Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme (IBRS)” facilitates Academia-Industry interaction by undertaking projects in collaboration with an industrial partner which should result in commercializing the product or process or service.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicants should be the Scientists and Technologists of R&D Centers/Academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment. 1. The proposals need to be submitted in active collaboration with an industry in which the industrial partner is willing to share 25% of the Kerala Biotechnology Commission allocated funds additionally.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Step 01: Applications are invited through advertisement and the project proposal should be submitted <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="online" nis:value=https://submit.kscste.kerala.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/>. Step 02: Applications must have the endorsement from the Head of Institution (HoI) and it should be forwarded by the HoI. Step 03: After receiving the project proposal, it will be acknowledged with a reference number and other instructions, if any. Step 04: If the project proposal is as per the format and norms of KSCSTE it will be sent to five referees for evaluation. After getting the comments from referees, the project proposals will be placed in the expert committee for final decision. (The Principal Investigator (PI) may be called for presentation if at least three of the five referees are positive. In all the cases, the decision shall be intimated to the PI.) Step 05: The expert committee assesses the content and objectives of the proposed project and recommends the nature and quantum of assistance to be provided to each project. The decision of KSCSTE based on the recommendations of the expert committee on such proposals shall be final. Contact Details: The Scientist-in-charge Kerala Bio-Technology Commission Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 Telephone: (0471) 2548254, 2548406 E-mail: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Required Documents
- Identity proof of applicant
- Passport size photographs
- Educational certificates
- Technical report/proposal
- Disability certificate (If applicable)
- Endorsement from the Collaborating Industry
- Endorsement from the Head of Institution
- Any other document, if required
FAQs
What is the “Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme”?
The scheme “Industry Linked Biotechnology Research Scheme (IBRS)” facilitates Academia-Industry interaction by undertaking projects in collaboration with an industrial partner which should result in commercializing the product or process or service.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
The applicants should be the Scientists and Technologists of R&D Centre/Academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment.
How much will the financial assistance be provided under the scheme?
Financial assistance in the form of a grant of ₹40 lakhs excluding overhead cost and industry share (25%) for a period of three years shall be provided to Scientists and Technologists of R&D Centers/academic Institutions/Organizations actively involved in biotechnological research with emphasis on areas relating to marine, agriculture, health and environment.
How much grant will the host institution be eligible for under the scheme?
The host institution will be eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹2 lakh.
In which branch of biotechnology proposal can be submitted?
The biotechnological research areas relating to marine, agriculture, health, and environment.
For how many years will the assistance for the project be provided?
The assistance for the project will be for a maximum period of three years.
How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
Applications are invited through advertisement and the project proposal should be submitted online.
Where can I contact regarding the scheme?
The applicant may contact at following address: The Scientist-in-charge Kerala Bio-Technology Commission Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 Telephone: (0471) 2548254, 2548406 E-mail: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in