Faculty Research Scheme

Scholarly research is one of the primary areas of engagement for higher education faculty. It is critical for new faculty members to set a clear and focused research agenda. Therefore, seed-grant (in terms of FRs) is provided to all newly joined faculty to start their individual research.

The newly joined faculty should apply for such grant within the first one year of service in the Institute and they should not have R&D Projects from External Funding Agencies. In return, the Institute has certain expectations from the new faculty members. These are:

The Project proposal should contain the following:


The proposal should be submitted through email to Coordinator - SRIC : coordinator_sric@iitism.ac.in with Subject line: Faculty Research Scheme Proposal.

The PI is also requestetd to send her/his latest CV alongwith the proposal.


Terms and Conditions for R&D Projects Approved Under Faculty Research Scheme (FRS) of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad:

The PIs of sanctioned FRS Projects are requested to pursue the following terms and conditions while implementing the same:

  1. All the PIs should clearly indicate the Project Number allotted to them in all their claims/indents for future reference.
  2. The concerned PIs should indent only for the items which are specified in the project proposals submitted by them. There should not be any deviation in any respect. Any deviation would need prior approval of Dean(R&D) and Director.
  3. The PIs of FRS projects should avail the same financial powers as approved by competent authority of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad to PIs of external projects of different sponsoring agencies.
  4. The indents costing more than the sanctioning power of the PIs should be raised duly observing IIT(ISM) Dhanbad Purchase Manual procedures and to be submitted to the Dean(R&D) for approval/endorsement alongwith a copy of the budget provision. However, if indented items which are within the sanctioning power of concerned PIs, the same may be dealt at the departmental level. Such indents need not to be sent to Dean(R&D) for his approval.
  5. The PIs should submit Half-yearly progress reports (April – Sept, October – March) alongwith the Expenditure Statement through their respective HODs, to the Dean(R&D). A presentation of progress every year be made by PI to the Department and report to be sent to the Dean(R&D).
  6. The equipment/instruments which will be procured under these projects should be made accessible to other users, within and outside the Department. Necessary mechanism for extending the facilities at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad will be intimated, which is under preparation.
  7. Duration of the project is 3 years.
  8. The concerned PIs are solely accountable for timely and smooth implementation of the project.
  9. Acknowledgement to IIT(ISM) Dhanbad is essential in case of publication/patent.
  10. There is no provision for manpower / secretarial support.
  11. On completion of the project following are to be submitted to the office of the Dean(R&D):
    • Project completion report
    • Utilization certificate and statement of expenditure