Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) 2026 - Research Grant up to ₹25,00,000 for TEQIP Faculty
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Quick answer
The Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) is a central sector scheme run by the Ministry of Education through AICTE. It provides financial assistance in the form of research grants up to ₹25,00,000 to young TEQIP faculty members to collaborate on research projects and build a research community. Applications are submitted online through the AICTE partner portal.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Research grant up to ₹25,00,000 for TEQIP faculty collaboration |
| Ministry / department | Ministry of Education |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
The Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) by the Ministry of Education through AICTE provides financial support up to ₹25,00,000 to young TEQIP faculty for collaborative research projects. The project duration is one year. Grants are split 40% recurring and 60% non-recurring. Applications are submitted online on the AICTE partner portal.
Benefits
- Maximum funding of ₹25,00,000 per project
- Recurring component is 40% of the total grant
- Non-Recurring component is 60% of the total grant
- First installment releases 25% of Non-Recurring and 25% of Recurring grant
- Remaining funds released after submission of Utilization Certificate and project review
- Extra funds provided only in special cases
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Proposal must be submitted by a group of at least 3 faculty members
- One Principal Investigator (PI) from a TEQIP institution is mandatory
- Minimum two and maximum four Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) from TEQIP or Non-TEQIP institutions
- One Co-PI-1 must be a regular faculty of the Host TEQIP institute in the same department as PI
- Maximum two proposals can be submitted by one PI
- Only one proposal from one PI will be sanctioned at any point of time within the project duration
- Priority given to collaboration with TEQIP mentor institute or nearby NIT/IIT/Central University
Documents required
- Mandate form signed by Head of Institution and bank authority
- Certificate of collaboration signed by PI, Co-PIs and Head of Institution
- Bio-data of all PI and Co-PIs
- Equipment list
- Research proposal brief (not more than 500 words) with activities, timeline, collaboration relevance and outcomes
How to apply
- 1Visit the AICTE partner portal at http://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_enu/start.swe
- 2Register as a new institute by clicking 'New Institute' and completing the sign-up process
- 3Log in with AICTE credentials and navigate to 'CRS Application' screen
- 4Fill and save bank details, then click 'New' to create a CRS application
- 5Select 'Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS)' from the scheme dropdown
- 6Add TEQIP Faculty ID and create database of all Co-PIs
- 7Upload institute mandate form and fill all required tabs including PI details, academic credentials, project justification, budget and equipment details
- 8Download proformas, fill them and attach scanned copies in PDF or image format
- 9Validate the application and submit
Frequently asked questions
Who manages this scheme?+
This scheme is managed by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
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.
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