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Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS)

Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) has been introduced by the All India Council for Technical Education to support innovation & research across institutes with collaboration among TEQIP Faculty, Regular faculty of Project institutions (focus and non-focus) & Premier institutions of the country.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Limit of Funding: | - Maximum funding of ₹ 25,00,000/-. | Note: | - Recurring 40% and Non-Recurring 60% of the total grant sectioned. | - Institute have to open separate bank account in nationalised bank for the grant in Collaborative Research Scheme. | - Extra funds provided only in special cases. | Disbursement of the funds: | - 25% amount of total sanctioned Non-recurring Grant and 25% amount of the total sanctioned Recurring Grant in a first installment. | - Remaining of total sanctioned Recurring and Non-Recurring grant only after the submission of Utilization Certificate, all requisite documents and review of the project by expert committee.

Who can apply

The proposal should be submitted by a group of faculties, one is Principal Investigator (PI) from different TEQIP institutions and other are Co- Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from TEQIP or Non TEQIP Institution.; The group shall consist of atleast 3 faculty.; One TEQIP-faculty should be from Host Institute who will be a Principal Investigator (PI). Along with Principal Investigator, there will be maximum four or minimum two Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from TEQIP or Non TEQIP Institution.; One preferably a regular faculty of Host TEQIP institute to which the PI belongs shall be Co-PI-1. Such Co-PI-1 may or may not be working in same research area (though it is preferred) but should belong to the same Department to that of PI.; Maximum Two proposal can be submitted by one PI(Principal Investigator); One proposal from one PI (Principal Investigator) only will be sanctioned at any point of time within the duration of project.; For institute collaboration, first priority should be given to collaborate with TEQIP mentor institute or NIT/ IIT /Central University of the same state or region and that is nearer to host institute and the faculty concerned shall be Co-PIs.; The group may have as additional Co-PIs as necessary from any institution (TEQIP or Non-TEQIP institute from India or Abroad) and also from an industrials sectors.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who manages this scheme?

This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE).

What is Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS)?

Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) To support innovation & research across institutes with collaboration among TEQIP Faculty, Regular faculty of Project institutions (focus and non-focus) & Premier institutions of the country.

Who can submit proposal under this scheme?

The proposal should be submitted by a group of faculties, one is Principal Investigator (PI) from different TEQIP institutions and other are Co- Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from TEQIP or Non TEQIP Institution.

Minimum how many faculty should be there in the group?

The group shall consist of at least 3 faculty.

How many proposal from PI (Principal Investigator) will be sanctioned at any point of time within the duration of project?

Only one.

What is the duration of the Project?

Duration of the project will be of One year from the date of receipt of funds in the institute's account.

What is limit of funding?

Maximum funding would be [?] 25,00,000/-.

What would be the ratio for Recurring and Non-Recurring of the total grant sectioned?

Recurring 40% and Non-Recurring 60% of the total grant sectioned.

Is there any conditions for managing the bank account where the grant will be received?

Institute have to open separate bank account in nationalised bank for the grant in Collaborative Research Scheme.

Whether extra financial assistance shall be provided?

Extra funds provided only in special cases.

Who will assess the proposal?

The proposal shall be assessed by an expert committee of three members. Fourth member will evaluate if any of the three are not available.