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High Risk - High Reward Research Scheme (SERB-DST)

Supports conceptually novel, high-risk research with potential for paradigm-shifting scientific breakthroughs. Funds projects proposing new hypotheses, disruptive ideas, or technologies that can transform science and technology domains.

Maximum Grant Amount 

100000000

🎯 Eligibility:

1. Indian citizen in India with a regular academic/research post 

2. individual or team proposals allowed with a designated Principal Investigator.

🌱 Nature of Support

The research grant covers equipment, consumables, contingency and travel apart from overhead grants.

📝 Documents Required

Proposal for the project

Grant Type

CCD

Key details

Granting Agency

Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Sector/Focus

HealthTech, AI/Tech, Sustainability, Service

Application Window

Rolling

Geographic Coverage

All

Contact

91-11-26552199

How to Apply

Submission under HRHR henceforth can only be made against call for proposals which would concurrently open along with CRG. The proposals will be evaluated through peer review processes as approved by the Board

Submit

Last Verified

Nov 2025

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