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High Risk - High Reward Research

The Scheme for Funding "High Risk - High Reward Research" aims at supporting proposals that are conceptually new & risky, & if successful, expected to have a paradigm-shifting influence on the S&T.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Level
Central
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

High Risk - High Reward Research क्या है?

The Scheme for Funding "High Risk - High Reward Research" aims at supporting proposals that are conceptually new & risky, & if successful, expected to have a paradigm-shifting influence on the S&T.

लाभ
1. इस प्रकार की परियोजना के लिए कोई बजट सीमा निर्धारित नहीं की गई है। 2. शोध अनुदान में अतिरिक्त अनुदान के अलावा उपकरण, उपभोग्य वस्तुएं, आकस्मिकता और यात्रा शामिल हैं।
स्तर
Central
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Ministry Of Science And Technology
लाभ का प्रकार
other
मुख्य पात्रता
Applicant should be an Indian citizen residing in India.
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

योजना का विवरण

"उच्च जोखिम-उच्च पुरस्कार अनुसंधान" योजना को विज्ञान और इंजीनियरिंग अनुसंधान बोर्ड, विज्ञान और प्रौद्योगिकी विभाग, भारत सरकार द्वारा उन प्रस्तावों का समर्थन करने के उद्देश्य से लागू किया गया है जो वैचारिक रूप से नए और जोखिम भरे हैं, और यदि सफल होते हैं, तो एस एंड टी पर एक प्रतिमान-परिवर्तनकारी प्रभाव होने की उम्मीद है। यह एक नई परिकल्पना, या वैज्ञानिक सफलताओं को तैयार करने के संदर्भ में हो सकता है जो नई प्रौद्योगिकियों के उद्भव में सहायता करते हैं। समर्थित किए जाने वाले प्रस्तावों की प्रकृति: इस योजना का उद्देश्य ऐसे प्रस्तावों का समर्थन करना है जो नए हैं, मौजूदा परिकल्पना को चुनौती देते हैं, और महत्वपूर्ण समस्याओं पर विचार करते हैं। इसमें महत्वपूर्ण जोखिम तत्व होने चाहिए लेकिन यदि कठिनाइयों को दरकिनार किया जा सकता है तो उच्च पुरस्कार का वादा किया जाना चाहिए। यह उम्मीद की जाती है कि इस तरह के प्रस्तावों की सफलता के एस एंड टी में दूरगामी निहितार्थ होंगे। परिणाम नई और महत्वपूर्ण सैद्धांतिक या प्रयोगात्मक प्रगति, नई परिकल्पना का निर्माण, या सफलता विज्ञान हो सकता है जो नई प्रौद्योगिकियों की ओर ले जाएगा। उन प्रस्तावों का समर्थन नहीं किया जाएगा जो वैज्ञानिक मुद्दों को संबोधित करते हैं जिनके परिणामस्वरूप ज्ञान में वृद्धि होगी। आदर्श रूप से, प्रस्ताव में साहसिक शोध विचार होने चाहिए जो व्यापक प्रभाव डालेंगे और नए वैज्ञानिक और तकनीकी नवाचारों की क्षमता रखेंगे। समर्थन की अवधि: धन सामान्य रूप से तीन साल की अवधि के लिए प्रदान किया जाता है। असाधारण मामलों में, विशेषज्ञ समिति द्वारा मूल्यांकन के अनुसार अवधि 5 साल तक हो सकती है।

लाभ

1. इस प्रकार की परियोजना के लिए कोई बजट सीमा निर्धारित नहीं की गई है। 2. शोध अनुदान में अतिरिक्त अनुदान के अलावा उपकरण, उपभोग्य वस्तुएं, आकस्मिकता और यात्रा शामिल हैं।

पात्रता

  • आवेदक को भारत में रहने वाला भारतीय नागरिक होना चाहिए। 1. आवेदक (ओं) को किसी मान्यता प्राप्त संस्थान में नियमित शैक्षणिक/शोध पद होना चाहिए। 1. प्रस्ताव किसी व्यक्ति या जांचकर्ताओं की एक टीम द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जा सकते हैं। जांचकर्ताओं की एक टीम द्वारा प्रस्तुत प्रस्तावों को एक प्रधान जांचकर्ता की पहचान करनी चाहिए, जो शोध उद्देश्यों का नेतृत्व करेगा और अनुदान का प्रबंधन करेगा।
क्षेत्र: Indiaलाभ: other

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

  • Biodata (under user profile section)
  • Certificate from Principal Investigator
  • Endorsement Letter from the Head of Institution
  • If the project is approved for SERB support, the Quotations of the approved equipment need to be uploaded within one month of the date of the Approval Letter.
  • Note: Documents required (in PDF) should be in the prescribed format which can be downloaded from the official website.

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. चरण 1: Online — Step 01

    The call for proposals will be notified through the website: https://anrfonline.in/ANRF/HomePage and www.serb.gov.in

  2. चरण 2: Online — Step 02

    Applicant(s) should first register on the online website. Click here to register.

  3. चरण 3: Online — Step 03

    After log-in, go to Menu --> Proposal Submission --> Form Submission. Select the scheme "High Risk High Reward (HRR)" and Click on the "Start Submission" Button.

  4. चरण 4: Online — Step 04

    If you have CO-PI in your proposal then it is to be ensured that all the CO-PI are registered in the SERB online portal and have filled all mandatory fields in the "Profile Details" section under "Menu" ->"User Profile" after login.

  5. चरण 5: Online — Step 05

    Some of the details of your proposal like Project Title (max 500 characters), Project summary (max 3000 characters), Keywords (max 6), Objectives of the project (max 1500 characters), Expected output, and outcome of the proposal (max 1500 characters), Budget (Research Personnel, Consumables, Travel, Equipment, Contingency, Overheads ) have to be entered at the time of proposal submission. Note: The proposals will be evaluated through peer review processes as approved by the Board. Complete guideline for Principal Investigator for SERB-online system <br>

FAQ

What is the difference between an EMR project and a High Risk High Reward (HRHR) project?

Both EMR and HRHR projects are expected to address important and challenging issues resulting in advancement of scientific knowledge. However, in HRHR projects, the risks associated to address the proposed scientific issues are high, and if it is successfully solved, should result in high reward. This could be in the form of new hypothesis, methodology, process or products, and may have the potential to open up new frontiers in S&T. In other words, proposals resulting in 'incremental knowledge' will not be supported under the HRHR scheme.

Does the Board has any priority areas for funding HRHR projects?

No. The Board funds all areas of Science and Engineering without discriminating any discipline. The proposal will be funded if it is conceptually new, risky and challenge the existing hypothesis and approaches. If successful, it is expected to open up new frontiers in science and technology.

Can I apply for a project under HRHR scheme when I am already implementing another project (such as EMR) in SERB?

Yes. You can apply and implement a HRHR project, in addition any other project being implemented by you in SERB.

I am currently executing an HRHR project in the area of Chemical Sciences. I want to apply for another HRHR project related to Engineering Sciences. Will I be funded another project?

No. Only one HRHR project can be executed at a time.

I want to apply for a HRHR scheme for the first time. What is the maximum amount of the grant the Board will fund?

There is no upper limit (or even lower limit) for a project grant. The budget is decided based on the requirement for its successful implementation. The Investigator should propose a budget which is realistic taking into account the infrastructure and resources available at the implementing institutions.

Are Co-Investigators allowed in HRHR project? If they are from different institutions, can the budget be provided separately to both the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator(s)?

Yes. Co-Investigator(s) are allowed in HRHR project, provided the work proposed require complementary expertise for its implementation. Separate budget can also be provided to the Co-Investigator (s) even if they belong to different institutions.

Is there any specific time-line for applying proposals under this scheme?

SERB is planning to fix time-lines to call for proposals for each scheme. Please look at notifications in websites ( www.serbonline.in and www.serb.gov.in) for information.

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