Consider the following statements regarding the Prime Minister’s Professorship Scheme launched by the ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) —
- The scheme aims to strengthen research and innovation in state universities by bringing in superannuated and active professionals as mentors.
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and industry experts are eligible to apply under this scheme.
- Selected professors receive a fellowship of ₹30 lakh per annum along with a research grant of ₹24 lakh per annum.
- The host universities must be Category A spoke institutions under ANRF’s PAIR (Promoting Advanced and Inclusive Research) programme.
- The scheme mandates that professors must not hold any other fellowship or salary from any other institution during their tenure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation —
The Prime Minister’s Professorship Scheme (ANRF) seeks to bolster research culture in emerging state universities by engaging eminent, active or superannuated scientists, faculty and industry professionals. Eligibility extends to NRIs, PIOs/OCIs and industry experts willing to mentor full-time at Category A “spoke” universities under the PAIR network. Each awardee receives a ₹30 lakh annual fellowship and a ₹24 lakh annual research grant; they may not draw any parallel salary or fellowship during the five-year tenure.
Explanation —
The Prime Minister’s Professorship Scheme (ANRF) seeks to bolster research culture in emerging state universities by engaging eminent, active or superannuated scientists, faculty and industry professionals. Eligibility extends to NRIs, PIOs/OCIs and industry experts willing to mentor full-time at Category A “spoke” universities under the PAIR network. Each awardee receives a ₹30 lakh annual fellowship and a ₹24 lakh annual research grant; they may not draw any parallel salary or fellowship during the five-year tenure.