Funding

FUNDING

Shri Gopal Rajgarhia International Program

Funded by alumnus Shrigopal Rajgarhia (BTech/ChE/1968), the SGR International Program works to enhance IIT Kharagpur's international engagement through five different schemes.


Call for Proposals/Applications:

Semester Application deadline Decision Visit to be completed by
Spring End-March End-April December
Autumn Mid-August Mid-Sept March

Guidelines for Applying for various schemes under the SGRIP : View / Download


VARIOUS SCHEMES AND APPLICATION FORMS

Scheme 1: SGR International Faculty/Expert Outreach Program (For Inbound visits)

  1. At the time of application - Application form ( View / Download)
  2. At the end of the visit/activity - Claim Form ( View / Download)
  3. Checklist for SGRIP Claims( View / Download)
  4. SGRIP Form No.10F( View / Download)
  5. Bank Details form for the Transfer of Payments ( View / Download)
  6. Visitor’s Undertaking forms
    • Duration of Visit( View / Download)
    • Inability to submit Tax Residency Certificate in country of Domicile (If appropriate)( View / Download
  7. At the time of application reimbursement - One page report format ( View / Download)


Scheme 2: SGR International Research Scholar Support Program (For Inbound visits)

  1. At the time of application - Application form ( View / Download)
  2. At the end of the visit/activity - Claim Form ( View / Download)
  3. Checklist for SGRIP Claims( View / Download)
  4. SGRIP Form No.10F( View / Download)
  5. Bank Details form for the Transfer of Payments ( View / Download)
  6. Visitor’s Undertaking forms
    • Duration of Visit( View / Download)
    • Inability to submit Tax Residency Certificate in country of Domicile (If appropriate)( View / Download
  7. At the time of application reimbursement - One page report format ( View / Download)


Scheme 3: SGR International Student Scholarship for Non-Degree Program (For Inbound visits)

  1. At the time of application - Application form ( View / Download)
  2. At the end of the visit/activity - Claim Form ( View / Download)
  3. Checklist for SGRIP Claims( View / Download)
  4. SGRIP Form No.10F( View / Download)
  5. Bank Details form for the Transfer of Payments ( View / Download)
  6. Visitor’s Undertaking forms
    • Duration of Visit( View / Download)
    • Inability to submit Tax Residency Certificate in country of Domicile (If appropriate)( View / Download)
  7. At the time of application reimbursement - One page report format ( View / Download)
  8. Dept NoC for students applying under this scheme ( View / Download)


Scheme 4 : SGR International Student Scholarship for Degree Program (For Inbound visits)

  1. At the time of application - Application form ( View / Download)
  2. At the end of the visit/activity - Claim Form ( View / Download)
  3. Checklist for SGRIP Claims( View / Download)
  4. SGRIP Form No.10F( View / Download)
  5. Bank Details form for the Transfer of Payments ( View / Download)
  6. Visitor’s Undertaking forms
    • Duration of Visit( View / Download)
    • Inability to submit Tax Residency Certificate in country of Domicile (If appropriate)( View / Download)
  7. At the time of application reimbursement - One page report format ( View / Download)
  8. Dept NoC for students applying under this scheme ( View / Download)


Scheme 5: SGR Student International Travel Support (For Out bound visits)

  1. At the time of application - Application form ( View / Download)
  2. At the end of the visit/activity - Claim Form ( View / Download)
  3. Checklist for SGRIP Claims( View / Download)
  4. At the time of application reimbursement - One page report format ( View / Download)


Please note the following:

  • The application must contain all the details as per proposal guideline attached (View / Download)
  • The application is to be made using the relevant application forms.
  • The application must be routed through the head of the academic unit.
  • Please submit the application in hard copy to Office of International Relations and email the soft copy of the same to Ms. Koushiki Mukherjee (koushiki@adm.iitkgp.ac.in).

    • Please contact Office of International Relations for further details.

    DST

    The scheme provides financial assistance for presenting a research paper or chairing a session or delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event. In addition, support is also provided to young scientists(age limit 35 years as on the date of the conference) for attending training programmes and short term schools/workshops/courses.

    DBT

    The Department of Biotechnology has partnered with Wellcome Trust (WT), which is a London-based “independent global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health because good health makes life better”. This partnership is aimed at promoting biomedical research in India through funding and engagement. The DBT and the WT, each have committed GBP 8 million per year, for a period of ten years.

    GIAN

    GIAN: The ‘Global Initiative of Academic Networks’ aims at bringing International Experts for teaching one or two week-long short courses. All expenses are paid by the Institute and an honorarium is also paid.

    All details of the GIAN scheme is available here

    IUSSTF

    The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000, is an autonomous, not for profit society that promotes and catalyzes Indo-US bilateral collaborations in science, technology, engineering and biomedical research through substantive interaction among government, academia and industry.

    UKIERI

    UK India Education Research Initiative (UKIERI) started in April 2006 to enhance educational links between India and the UK. It has been recognized as a key multi-stakeholder programme that has strengthened the educational relations between the two countries and been successful in covering all segments of the education sector.

    Newton Bhabha

    The British Council- India, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India and Indian Higher Education Institutions invite applications for funding to support short-term PhD placements between UK and Indian institutions. DBT is offering opportunity for the UK and Indian PhD scholars to spend a period of their study (2 to 4 months) in Indian and UK higher education institutions taking place between March 2020 to December 2020.

    Key Dates for 2020 applications:

    • Deadline for receipt of applications: 8 October 2019
    • Selection results announced in December 2019
    • Placements to take place between: March 2020 and December 2020

    For more information click here.

    Fulbright Scholarship

    The Fulbright Program is administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. The Fulbright Program awards approximately 8,000 grants annually. Roughly 1,600 U.S. students, 4,000 foreign students, 1,200 U.S. scholars, and 900 visiting scholars receive awards, in addition to several hundred teachers and professionals. For more information refer to link.

    VAJRA

    The scheme is open to overseas scientist/ faculty/ R&D professional including Non-resident Indians (NRI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). They should be an active researcher working with overseas academic / research / industrial organizations with a proven track record of research and development.

    The objective is to tap into the expertise of global experts (scientists, technologists, faculty members etc.) in highly competitive areas of research and development by offering them adjunct / visiting faculty positions in Indian Institutions / Universities for a specific period of time and to facilitate institutional collaboration through faculty exchange.

    Under this scheme, the Faculty will work for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months a year in an institution in India. It is expected that the Indian Host Institution may engage him/her for a longer duration even after the completion of the assignment. The adjunct position will be offered initially for a period of 1 year and can be renewed every year.

    The VAJRA Faculty will be provided a lump-sum amount of US $ 15000 in the first month of engagement in a year and US $ 10000 pm in the other two months to cover their travel and honorarium. While no separate support is provided for e.g. accommodation, medical / personal insurance etc. the host institute may consider providing additional support. The payment to the faculty will be made in Indian Rupees.

    All details of the VAJRA scheme is available here

    For Application, click here