The maximum limit of Start-up Research Grant is Rs. 1,000,000. The researcher may add the following in the proposal as per the need of the project:
Lab Equipment/Machines/Apparatus: This may include necessary lab equipment, machines and apparatus to carry out the research. The applicant will have to justify the procurement of equipment and apparatus in the context of his/her research proposal. Applicant will have to submit the quotation from a vendor to justify the cost of the equipment and apparatus. An applicant may demand lab equipment within Start-up Research Grant maximum permissible limit of Rs. 1,000,000. Please note that Chillers, Refrigerators, UPS are not allowed under SRGP.
Chemicals/Glassware/Lab Consumables/Accessories: The applicant may propose the chemicals, glassware, lab consumable and allied accessories for lab use keeping in view the nature of the research project. The applicant will have to attach a list of the items (along with quantity and cost) with the proposal. There is no limit within Rs. 1,000,000.
Field Visits: The applicant may include the cost of field visits in the proposal. This may include travel cost by air or by road, POL to official vehicle, rent a car service etc. The maximum limit under this head is Rs. 20,000 depending upon the nature of the project.
Field Survey: For specific projects, involving field survey maximum 100,000 may be permissible on special approval by competent authority.
Sample Analysis: The applicant may include cost of sample analysis if the analytical facilities are not available within the host university. The applicant need to mention the number of samples to be analyzed and the name of service provider institution. For guidance please review HEC Access to Scientific Instrument Policy at HEC website. The maximum limit under this head is Rs. 150,000.
Computer, Printer etc.: The applicant may include Laptop, Computer, and Printer for lab and personal use. This facility may not be available to those scholars/faculty who have got laptop under any of government or university schemes (PM Laptop Scheme, CM Laptop Scheme or any other) within last two years. Anyhow, they may procure printer and scanner if required. The maximum limit for laptop/computer is Rs. 60,000 -150,000, and Printer 35,000 – 70,000. The total limit under this head is Rs. 200,000.
Studentship: The applicant may propose to hire the services of one final year undergraduate student or master student for a maximum period of 6 months to work in the research project. The students will be paid Rs. 15,000 per month in case of final year undergraduate and Rs. 20,000 per month in case of master student.
Office/Lab Furniture: The applicant may propose lab and/or office furniture up to maximum limit of Rs. 50,000.
Stationery: The applicant may propose stationery for office use up to maximum limit of Rs. 40,000.
Honorarium: The P.I. and Co P.I. will be entitled to honorarium at a rate of Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 30,000 once during the project life.
University Overhead Charges (audit, accounts, utilities etc.): Maximum Rs. 20,000
Contingencies: The applicant may propose contingencies/unforeseen expenditure up to Rs. 20,000.
Refrigerator, chiller, UPS, digital camera, multimedia and air-conditioner is not allowed in SRGP. Similarly, the publication charges, travel to present paper in national/international conference/seminar and organizing national/international seminar/conference are not allowed in SRGP. HEC has separate programs to support travel for presenting papers in national/international conference/seminar and grant for organizing seminar/conference.
