Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) invites applications for Mathematical Research Impact Centric Support (MATRICS) 2021 from PhD/MD/MS/MDS/MVSc degree holders. MATRICS scheme is aimed to provide fixed grant support to active researchers with good credentials in Mathematical Sciences. The selected fellows will receive a research grant of INR 2 lakh per annum for a period of three years. 

Benefits

The selected fellows will receive a research grant of INR 2 lakh per annum for a period of three years.
 

Documents

The following documents are required (in PDF) :

• Biodata 
• 1-2 page(s) project proposal 
• List of ten most significant publications 
• List of all publications in the last five years 
• Certificate from Principal Investigator 
• Endorsement Letter from the Head of Institution 

Terms and Conditions

• An applicant is eligible to submit only one proposal during a call.
• Co-PIs are not allowed in the scheme.
• PIs who have received a grant under MATRICS/CREST cannot apply under SERB International Travel Support Scheme during the project duration.
• The grant can be used for the following purpose -
  • Purchase of textbooks and monographs.
  • Purchase of minor equipment such as a workstation, laptop, etc.
  • Purchase of software for research purposes.
  • Travel support and payment of registration fee for invited talks or presenting a paper in national and international conferences.
  • Travel support for collaborative visits in India and abroad.
  • Travel support and other logistics for inviting students and young researchers for research activities.
• At the end of each year, the recipients should upload annual report including a list of publications and details of talks given in conferences and collaborations that have been initiated.
• Proposals submitted need to be original and plagiarism in any form will not be acceptable.
• Applicants are requested to pre-check their proposals for plagiarism before uploading to avoid any serious repercussions at a later stage.

To be eligible, a candidate must -

• Be an active researcher in the field of Mathematical Sciences and allied areas, Science and Engineering or Social Sciences
• Hold a PhD or MD/MS/MDS/MVSc degree and must be working on a regular basis in academic institutions/national labs or any other recognized R&D institutions
• Have completed a PhD or MD/MS/MDS/MVSc degree at least five years prior to the submission of the proposal
• Have at least four years of service remaining before superannuation as on the date of submission of the proposal

Follow the steps to apply: 

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read all details. 
Step 2: Once registered, log in with the user name and password and go to Menu>Proposal Submission>Form Submission. 
Step 3: Fill in the application form with the required details.
Step 4: Attach the necessary documents to the application.
Step 5: Submit the application