Inclusivity Research Grant 2025 by ANRF – Apply Now

About the Scheme

The Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG), launched by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), supports researchers belonging to the Scheduled categories. The scheme encourages capacity building and inclusiveness in science and engineering research.

Key Objective

Inclusivity Research Grant 2025 is to empower SC/ST researchers through financial support for projects in frontier areas of science and engineering, enabling integration into mainstream research ecosystems.

At a Glance

Feature	Details
Grant Name	Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG)
Funded By	Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Eligibility	SC/ST researchers with a PhD/MD/MS/MDS, working in science & engineering
Funding	Up to ₹60 Lakhs + Overheads
Duration	3 Years
Application Mode	Online
Website	www.anrfonline.in / www.anrf.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement	Details
Nationality	Indian
Category	Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe
Qualification	PhD in Science/Engineering or MD/MS/MDS
Affiliation	Academic/research institutions (Govt./Private)
Remaining Service	At least 4 years before retirement
Ongoing Projects	Should not have an active IRG/EMEQ project
Co-Investigators	Not allowed
Max Projects per Career	3 (including EMEQ grants)

Nature of Support

Head	Details
Research Funding	₹60 Lakhs (max) for 3 years
Flexibility	Use of recurring funds, flexible recruitment
International Travel	Allowed within ₹3 Lakh travel limit
Publication Charges	Open-access and patent filing costs allowed
Overheads	Provided additionally

Financial Norms – Breakup

Budget Head	Limit (for 3 years)
Travel (Domestic/International)	₹3,00,000
Contingency	₹3,00,000
Personnel (JRF/SRF/etc.)	As per ANRF norms
Equipment	As approved by ANRF
Overheads	As per institutional eligibility

Application Process

Register at anrfonline.in
Fill out your User Profile (bio, photo, institute info, etc.)
Submit proposal with:
- Project title, summary, objectives, outcome
- Budget details
- Upload technical document as PDF (max 10MB)

Documents Required (PDF Format)

Document	Template
Biodata	Download
Certificate from PI	Download
Endorsement from Head of Institution	Download
Category Certificate	Download
Plagiarism Undertaking	Download

Monitoring & Compliance

Annual Progress Reports via ANRF portal
Financial Audits & Utilization Certificates
Site Visits by Expert Panels
Project Closure Report after completion

Terms of Funding

Assets are institutional property gifted by ANRF
No fund reallocation between capital and recurring
Host institute must provide infrastructure support
Unused funds must be refunded to ANRF

Final Submission (Post Completion)

Required Items for Inclusivity Research Grant 2025
Final Statement of Expenditure
FY-wise Utilization Certificates
Project Completion Report (PCR)
DD for unspent funds (in favor of “Science and Engineering Research Fund”)

Important Links

Registration Portal: Click here
More Information: anrf.gov.in

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