DRDO is dedicatedly engaged in the formulation and execution of programmes of scientific research, design and development, testing and evaluation leading to induction of state-of-art weapons and equipment which would compete and compare favourably with its contemporary systems available elsewhere in the world. It consists of a chain of 50 laboratories/establishments situated all over the country, persuing assigned scientific goals with delegated powers under the policy direction provided by the headquarters in New Delhi. DRDO also supports a substantial amount of extramural research in academic institutions and other laboratories on defence related problems through various grants-in-aid schemes and other sponsored projects.

Grants-in-Aid (General Sciences) Scheme

Grants-in-Aid (General Sciences) Scheme

Project proposal (4 copies) in the prescribed form may be sent any time during the year.

All areas of Science and Technology of relevance to defence.

		To sponsor research project in frontier areas and thrust areas of relevance to current and future requirements of defence in general and DRDO in particular.
		To create a pool of highly motivated and qualified scientific personnel capable of undertaking research of relevance to defence and needs at R&T centres.
		To sponsor DRDO/services personnel for post graduation and short term training programmes in selected areas.
		To maintain close interaction with DRDO establishments in relevant areas of research by mutual exchange of scientists, technical discussions, lectures, seminars, workshop etc.

The project proposals are made by the R&T Centres established under the scheme and new centres included from time to time.

The proposal (12 copies) can be submitted in the prescribed format at any time during the year.

Salaries, capital/special equipment, consumables, contingen-cies, overheads, travel within the country etc.

Salaries of permanent staff of the institute, works, services and office infrastructure.

The proposal is referred to concerned DRDO lab(s) and other user agencies of Ministry of Defence and their comments are obtained. Based on the recommendations, the proposal is further processed for approval.

The PI is required to submit half yearly progress report. Monitoring of the project is done through evaluation of the progress report by the Review Committees.

Ten copies of the PCR are required to be submitted. Expert scientists from DRDO decide the continuation of the project in the next phase or transfer of technology of product developed or patenting of the product. PCR is sent to the concerned DRDO lab for information and follow up action. Copies of PCR are also sent to DESIDOC and INSDOC for dissemination of information.

Twenty copies of the proposal in the prescribed form may be sent any time during the year.

Research staff, special equipment, consumables, stores, chemicals, contingencies, travel within the country, etc.

Items not allowed out of grant

Personal payment to members of regular staff of school, colleges, institutions, travel abroad and employment of consultants are not permissible except when specifically authorised for conducting short courses/seminar supported by the Board.

The projects are sanctioned based on recommendations of the appropriate specialist panel.

The progress of the project is monitored by the specialist panel annually and the grant released appropriately each year.

Four copies of the PCR are required to be submitted. The specialist panel advises the necessary action to be taken on the PCR. Copies of the PCR are kept in the AR&DB secretariat.

Aeronautics R&D Board

Directorate of Aeronautics (R&D)

Ministry of Defence