The Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation (SreePVF) is inviting applications for the Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant for Translational Biomedical Research. This prestigious grant aims to support innovative projects that bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical application, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
The grant focuses on cutting-edge “Bench to Bedside” translational research, excluding projects related to climate change, agricultural sciences, and ecological sciences.
Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant for Translational Biomedical Research Highlights
| Details | Description |
|---|---|
| Grant Name | Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant for Translational Biomedical Research |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 18 September 2024 |
| Eligibility | – PhD/MD/MS or equivalent – Below 50 years of age (55 for women) |
| Project Focus | Translational research aiming to improve health through innovative interventions |
| Excluded Fields | Climate change, agricultural sciences, ecological sciences |
| Funding Amount | Up to ₹3 Crores over 3 years (disbursed in three tranches) |
| Eligible Costs | Equipment, personnel, consumables, travel, hospitality, contingency, overheads, outsourcing, training, workshops, publications, review meetings |
| Application Process | Submit online application as a single PDF file with necessary signatures to sreepvfgrants@gmail.com |
| Evaluation Criteria | Scientific excellence, tangible outcomes within grant period, impact on public health |
| Additional Information | No salary provided; host institution must provide salary and workspace |
| Contact Information | Email: sreepvfgrants@gmail.com |
About Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant
The Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant in Biomedical Sciences was introduced in 2019 and has since completed four successful rounds of competition. Since 2020, the program has shifted its focus towards supporting “bench to bedside” translational research, which aims to bridge the gap between fundamental scientific discoveries and their application in clinical settings for the benefit of patients. This new approach reflects our commitment to funding innovative research projects with the potential to improve healthcare outcomes and advance medical knowledge.
The Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation (SreePVF) in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, is a private foundation focused on medical education and healthcare. Aiming to advance medicine, SreePVF launched the Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grants in 2019 to support ‘bench to bedside’ translational research.
Scope and Focus Areas
The grant welcomes applications from any science and technology field involving ‘bench to bedside’ projects. These projects should improve individual and public health, addressing diseases with advanced techniques for practical solutions. The research must yield tangible outcomes within three years, leading to new tools, treatments, or interventions accessible and affordable within 3-5 years post-grant. The grant excludes climate change, agricultural, and ecological sciences.
Eligibility
Individuals and teams from universities, R&D institutions, medical centers, and recognized non-profits in India can apply. Applicants need a Ph.D./M.D./M.S. or equivalent, and the lead Principal Investigator must be under 50 years old, with a 5-year age exception for women candidates.
Budget
The grant provides up to Rs 3 Crores for a three-year project. Covered expenses include equipment, research staff, consumables, travel, hospitality, contingency, overheads, outsourcing, and project-related costs such as training, workshops, publications, and review meetings.
Application Process
Soft copies of the duly filled-in application must be emailed as a single consolidated PDF file with all necessary signatures to sreepvfgrants@gmail.com before 18 September 2024. The file name of the submitted application must be the full name of the lead applicant in the format “first name last name.pdf”.”
- Initial scrutiny for eligibility and remit
- Screening by the Selection committee for competitiveness and impact
- Peer review of selected applications by experts in the field
- Interviews of short-listed candidates for the final award
Previous Awardees of Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Research Grant
- 2023: Dr. Ambarish Ghosh, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and his collaborators for innovating a Nanorobotic system for oral health.
- 2023: Dr. Vidya Ramkumar, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai and her collaborators for developing Smartphone based ‘Speech/speech spectrum in Noise’ hearing screening tests for early identification of hearing loss in children
- 2022: Dr. Akanksha Chaturvedi from National Centre for Cell Sciences for researching and developing a novel high-affinity human monoclonal antibody cocktail against the Rabies virus for efficacious post-exposure prophylaxis
- 2022: Prof. Radhakant Padhi from the Indian Institute of Science, for working to create a customizable and intelligent artificial pancreas for Type-1 Diabetic Patients of India, along with a cost-effective insulin pump.
- 2021: A Multidisciplinary collaborative team led by Dr Falguni Pati (IIT Hyderabad), Dr Sayan Basu & Dr Vivek Singh (L V Prasad Eye Institute) and Dr Kiran Bokara (CCMB, Hyderabad) for developing a Biomimetic hydrogel for the treatment of blinding corneal diseases.
- 2020: Prof Vandana Sharma, IIT Hyderabad and her collaborators for building a 3D-Imaging-based Vein Intrusion Guide System for Pediatric and Geriatric Healthcare.
- 2019: Prof Vidita Vaidya, TIFR Mumbai and her collaborator for their work studying mitochondrial metabolic modulations due to early life stress and ways to revert the same.
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