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| What is GRF |
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The majority of the Earmarked Research Grant (ERG) of the Research Grants Council (RGC) is allocated in response to competitive bids for grants for academic research projects. GRF stands for "General Research Fund" and is the major annual funding execise of the RGC to support academic research in the UGC-funded institutions. All GRF proposals are subject to a rigorous peer review process via the RGC's four subject panels supported by an international network of expert referees. The closing date for applications is usually the end of October. |
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Applications for research project grants are assessed by the relevant subject panel assisted by a number of external expert referees from all over the world. The RGC currently has a database of more than 8,000 experts whose services may be called upon to assess applications for research project grants. |
| Eligibility Generally, full time academic staff of UGC-Funded Institutions from Staff Grades 'A' to 'I' who are primarily engaged in and spending at least 80% of time in degree or higher degree work at the institution proper; and whose salaries are being wholly funded by the institution proper are eligible to apply. Please contact your "Research Office" for full details of the eligibility criteria. |
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Types of Research The funding policy of the RGC is to support as many worthwhile research projects as possible with the funds available. The Council encourages and supports both basic and applied research and no disciplinary priorities are laid down. Academic Research i. basic research - research for the sake of advancing the frontiers of knowledge regardless of whether it would provide immediate benefit to mankind; and ii. applied research - efforts directed at meeting certain functional requirements which involve the application of theories to specific areas or for specific purpose, and/or enhance man's existence in the short to medium term. |
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Criteria for Consideration of Competitive Bids |
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