| LIFE SCIENCES RESEARCH BOARD (LSRB) OBJECTIVES
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Expanding and deepening the knowledgebase of life sciences
in the country through strengthening and use of national resources including know how and
expertise
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Catalysing cross-fertilization of ideas and expertise
between research scientists for providing support to the soldier in operations
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Enhancing core competence in the fields of knowledge germane
to develop, manufacture and use biomedical and biotechnological products
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Create conditions suitable for attracting talent and
expertise from overseas locations through collaborations and other academic exchanges
MAJOR SUBJECT FIELDS
- Biosciences
- Biotechnology and bioengineering
- Weather and environment studies
- Ecology and Biosafety
- Psychology mind-body studies
- Medical and other sciences
WHO CAN APPLY
Those involved in R&D in Life sciences and allied
fields from R&D institutions, Universities, IITs, biomedical institutions, and other
research centres including industry. Grants are offered to approved research
institutions,Universities or colleges, departments/ laboratories or scientists of eminence
attached to eminent industrial firms with R&D facilities and infrastructure both in
the government and private sector
NATURE OF GRANT
- The grant will be utilised to meet consolidated
emoluments/expenses of research fellows/ staff
- Procuring special equipment consumable stores, chemicals and
obtaining special services not available in the institution
- Conduct conferences/workshops/seminars/symposia
- Cover contigency and travel expenses
- Publish research work
Note : LSRB shall not make any personal payments to
the members of the regular staff of the host institution.
SCHEDULE
The project proposals will be considered twice a year as
per the following schedule
- Receipt of proposals at LSRB secretariat by 01 February to
01 August
- Recommendation of specialists panel by 31 March to 30
September
- Board meeting to be held by 30 April to 31 October
- Issue of sanction letters by 31 May to 30 November.
PATENT RIGHTS AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY
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Patents arising from the project work will be in the joint
name of LSRB and the Principal Investigator/ the host institution, with LSRB having sole
right to decide commercial exploitation of the technology
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The Know how Transfer Committee to be set up by LSRB would
formulate/ consider modalities of transfer of technology
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