An MoU has been signed between Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India and Russian Foundation for funding of Joint Research Proposals of India and Russia respectively. Initial each joint project will get two years of deadline but may be extended another one year based on progress of the project completion. Indian and Russian scientists / researchers are requested to submit complete proposals for Joint Research Project in the following areas of basic sciences under DST-Russian Foundation cooperation-

Main sponsored Project categories are listed below:

– Mathematics, Mechanics and Informatics;

– Physics and Astronomy;
– Chemistry;
– Biology and Medical Sciences;
– Earth Sciences;
– Telecommunications and Computer Sciences;
– Fundamental of Engineering Sciences.

Important Points :

1. Both authority will list out  all selected projects and posted on website www.dst.gov.in and www.rfbr.ru in 15th April 2016.

2. Expected Starting of Project: 15th May, 2016

3. Researchers must submit eight hard copies of project details to DST by 15th December 2015.  It should be ensured that application with identical title has been submitted by his / her Russian counterpart scientist with RFBR by due date.

4.  Each project will receive annual funding of up to equivalent of US $ 20,000 (roughly Rupees 1,200,000/-from DST to the Indian partner and up to Rbls. 600,000/- from RFBR to the Russian partner)

5. Last Date of Apply : 15 th December 2015

Please visit to official website for more information about the details of project : Research Indo-Russian Joint Proposals 2015