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I. Introduction
DRDO is dedicatedly engaged in the
formulation and execution of programmes of scientific research,
design and development, testing and evaluation leading to induction
of state-of-art weapons and equipment which would compete and compare
favourably with its contemporary systems available elsewhere in the
world. It consists of a chain of laboratories/establishments situated
all over the country, pursuing assigned scientific goals with
delegated powers under the policy direction provided by the
headquarters in New Delhi. DRDO also supports a substantial amount of
extramural research in academic institutions and other laboratories
on defence related problems through various grants-in-aid schemes and
other sponsored projects.
Truly indigenous solutions to
military problems and the related technologies can be developed only
if judicious investments are made in expanding and deepening the
foundations of basic scientific knowledge and the technological
validation of new concepts that emerge from such knowledge. Such
enlargement of the applicable knowledge base is accomplished by the
exertions of, and the imagination released in, young researchers and
their mentors in academic institutions.
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II Name of scheme(s)
1. Extramural
Research Scheme
2. Aeronautics Research & Development
Board
II.1. Extramural Research Scheme
Objective(s):
Research sponsored in academic
institutions under the extramural research (ER) scheme focuses on
research on phenomena or observations that are not understood, and
that lack of understanding is recognized as an obstacle to scientific
or technological progress in the broad topic area of relevance to
military R&D. The knowledge base so generated is embodied in
high-quality technical manpower and in the new understanding,
techniques and design-tools developed through the basic research
funded. Such new knowledge can also provide pathways to significant
advances
in the mission-effectiveness of traditional
military roles.
Collaterally with the expanded
knowledge-base created, a primary end-result of the research that is
funded under the ER program is a networked group of qualified people
whose expertise resulting from the research can be drawn-upon to
build an exploitable area of new technology that has potential
military applicability.
The ER scheme also
supports the instrumentality of Memoranda of Collaboration (MoC)
between DRDO Laboratories & Establishments and academia. These
MoC invariably involve more than on DRDO establishment and cover
explorations and investigations on a range of topics within a broad
subject arena that generically cross-link the research activities of
the collaborating Laboratories & Establishments and the
research-disciplines of the selected collaborating academic
institution. Such institutional cross-linking is organic, not
episodic, and is made operational in an MoC through a management
structure which includes in its standing arrangements representation
of directors of the collaborating DRDO institutions.
Who can submit a proposal
Approved Research Institutions,
Universities or Colleges, Departments or Laboratories or Scientists
of eminence attached to reputed industrial firms with R&D
facilities both in the Government and Non-Government sector.
When and how to submit a proposal
Ten copies of
the project proposal in the prescribed format may be submitted to the
director, ER&IPR. Applications are accepted all through the year.
Areas of research support
As explained under the
head "Objectives".
Components of grant
Special equipment, salaries, expendable materials, contingencies and
overheads.
Items not allowed out of grant
Building up of basic facilities, personal payments to members of
regular staff of the Institution.
Mechanism of
implementation and monitoring
All proposals will be referred
to the appropriate specialists of DRDO laboratories and senior
professors from academic institutions.. Based on the recommendations
of the experts, the proposals are put up to Director Er & IPR or
Chief ControlIer (R&D) The director Er & IPR issues the
sanction letter for the approved proposals. The
Institution/organization is required to submit 4 copies of the annual
progress report of the projects in the prescribed proforma for the
Director Er & IPR and other lab experts. The decision to continue
the project is taken based on the outcome of the project review
meeting.
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Contact Address: The Director Directorate of Extramural &
Intellectual Property Rights Defence Research & Development
Organisation West Block 8, Wing 5, 1s1 Floor, R.K. Puram New Delhi-
110066 Telefax: 011-26170928
E-Mail: erip_er@drdohq.res.in
Website:
www.drdo.res.in
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II.2.Aeronautics Research & Development Board
Objective(s):
Government has set up Aeronautics
Research & Development Board to coordinate, fund and
sensitizefuturistic, scientific technological areas having potential
application for aeronautical systems, at academic institutions and
national scientific laboratories. For this purpose, Grants-in-Aid of
Rs. 5 Crores per year has been earmarked. The objectives are:
i) the Aeronautics R&D Board has instituted a
Grants-in-Aid Scheme to nurture the available research talent and to
develop facilities in IITs, Universities, Higher Technological
Institutes, Colleges and other research centers including industry in
the country for promoting research, design and development programmes
in Aeronautics and Allied Sciences, keeping in view the future needs
of the country with respect to aircraft, helicopters, missiles and
all other air borne vehicles and their operation.
ii) besides the projects activities, the Board promotes Centres of
Excellence in selected areas like Computational Fluid Dynamics,
Systems Design & Engineering and Composite Structures Technology.
Some more centers are under consideration.
iii)
the Board also promotes Seminars, Presentation of papers in India
& abroad, Writing of books, and promoting airmindedness in School
children.
Who can submit a proposal
Approved Research Institutions, Universities or Colleges, Departments
or Laboratories or individuals attached to reputed industrial firms
with R&D facilities both in the Government and Non-Government
sector.
When and how to submit a proposal
Twenty copies of the proposal in the prescribed form may be sent any
time during the year.
Areas of research support
Projects or schemes of value to aircraft, helicopters, missiles and
all other airborne vehicles including their operation would be
supported. The Aeronautics R&D Board shall also entertain
applications for sanction of grants-in-aid for build up of basic
facilities/infrastructure and for conducting seminar, symposia, short
courses, deputation/training of manpower, intensive short courses of
current interest to Aeronautics and missiles, award of flying
scholarships & other promotional activities within the country.
Components of grant
Research staff, special
equipment, consumables, stores, chemicals, contingencies, travel
within the country.
Items not allowed out of grant
Personal payment to members of regular staff of school, colleges,
institutions, travel abroad and employment of consultants are not
permissible except when specifically authorized for conducting short
courses/seminar supported by the Board.
Mechanism
of implementation and monitoring
The scheme is coordinated
through a number of specialist panels duly constituted by the
Chairman AR&DB to cover the different disciplines viz.,
Aerodynamics Panel
Structures Panel
Propulsion
Panel
Operation Problems Panel
Human Engineering
Panel
Material & Processes Panel
Aircraft
Systems Panel
Aerospace Information Panel
Manpower
Development Panel
Aerospace Manufacturing & Value
Engineering
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Contact Address: Secretary, AR&DB Defence Research &
Development Organization 332, 'B' Wing, Sena Bhawan New Delhi-110 011
Tel. No: (011)23014034 Fax. No:(011)23793004
E-mail:
ardb@drdo.com
Website:
www.drdo.com/boards/ardb/default.htm
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