UGC launches STRIDE scheme to boost research culture in Indian universities
- The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved a new scheme named ‘Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy’ (STRIDE). The scheme is aimed at strengthening research culture and innovation in universities and colleges of the country.
- An Advisory Committee has been set up by the UGC to oversee the STRIDE Scheme and is headed by Prof Bhushan Patwardhan. He is the Vice Chairman of UGC.
- The STRIDE Scheme has three components:
- Component 1: First is to identify young talent and providing research capacity building in diverse disciplines by mentoring, nurturing and supporting young talents to innovate solutions for local, regional, national and global problems. This component is open to all disciplines for a grant up to Rs 1 crore.
- Component 2: to enhance problem-solving skills with the help of social innovation and action research to improve well being of people and contribute to India’s developing economy. Collaborations between universities, government, voluntary organisations, and industries are encouraged under this scheme. This component is also open to all disciplines for grant up to 50 lakh-1 crore.
- Component 3: Funding high impact research projects in the field of identified thrust areas in humanities and human sciences through a national network of eminent scientists from leading institutions. This component is only open to specific disciplines with a possible grant of up to Rs 2 lakhs to developing a proposal.
Points to remember:
- Full form of the scheme
- STRIDE Scheme by which ministry?- Ministry of Human Resource Development
- How many components?
- Head of advisory committee of STRIDE?