Session 11 Research & Development Oppurtunities

What is the vision of the Office of Research & Development?

• To establish a world-class research park

• To drive the institute towards a top-50 NIRF ranking within five years

• To increase the number of sponsored projects

Which initiative provides early-stage funding for researchers?

• RDF

• Seed Fund

• Executive Development Programme

What is the maximum SEED fund provided per faculty?

• Rs. 1 lakh

• Rs. 3 lakh

• Rs. 2 lakh

How much total grant does RDF allocate annually for top-performing faculty?

• Rs. 25.00 lakhs

• Rs. 50.00 lakhs

• Rs. 100.00 lakhs

Which equipment is NOT listed under analytical support for research?

• 3D-Atom Probe Tomography

• High-Resolution AFM

• X-ray Diffraction Analyzer

What types of publications does the Office of R&D emphasize?

• Engineering and Science only

• Non-Engineering only

• Both Engineering and Non-Engineering

What cash incentive does a Principal Investigator (PI) receive for successful projects?

• 3% of the total grant amount

• 5% of the total grant amount

• 7% of the total grant amount

Which organization is NOT mentioned as a sponsor for research projects?

• ISRO

• IBM

• DRDO

In the consultancy revenue sharing model, how much does the PI receive in Category 1?

• 70%

• 80%

• 30%

What is unique about the High-Speed Bearing Test Facility?

• It is capable of 15,000 RPM

• It has a 355KW AC induction motor

• It only tests aircraft bearings