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Who can submit a proposal?

Any scientist working in a permanent position in a Maharashtra Government Medical/Dental College/Ayurved/Homeopath or government Research Institute anywhere in the state of Maharashtra can apply for financial assistance for research.

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When and how to submit a proposal

Proposals are called through 'CALL FOR PROPOSAL' between October to December by the Secretary, Medical Research Council  of Maharashtra(MRCM), DMER on the prescribed format,. Five copies of the completed application are to be submitted along with CD. All projects involving research on human beings must be cleared by the Ethical Committee of the respective institute.    

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Areas of research support

Financial support is provided by the MRCM in all areas related to health and biomedical sciences.

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Maximum Limit of Cost of Project

No specific limit, average cost Rs. 2 lakhs.

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Components of grant

Equipment,  Consumables, Contingencies. 

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Items not allowed

Staff, Basic infrastructure, renovation civil work, furniture, electric work or similar type of work.

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 Mechanism of implementation:

(i) Procedure followed in approving a new project

The criteria adopted by the MRCM in evaluating such project proposals include availability of basic infrastructure in the host Institution; capability of the applicant to undertake the project, and the scientific merit of the proposal. The proposals, which are received before the deadline mentioned in "CALL FOR PROPOSAL", are first submitted to executive committee, which will forward them to the Ethical Committee and Scientific Advisory Board constituted by the MRCM, for their comments and recommendations for acceptance.  The duration of STAR research project is for 2 years.

(ii) Project Monitoring Mechanism:

Report on the progress of work done under the STAR research project will be submitted to the Scientific Advisory Board annually in the progress format given by MRCM for evaluation. If found unsatisfactory MRCM will take appropriate action.

Prior permission of the MRCM shall be obtained if the investigator desires to discontinue the scheme before the expiry of the approved duration.

A final report of the work done is required to be submitted within three months from the date of termination of the scheme. The report is to be sent to the MRCM along with a list of the expendable and non-expendable items of stores. It is recommended that all records must be safely maintained till Certificate of Appreciation is received from MRCM

(iii) Project Completion Report (PCR)

    1.  No. of copies obtained 5.

    2. Action taken on PCR. The final report is reviewed by the Scientific Advisory Board. Suggestions        are given regarding publication.

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Contact Address

Member Secretary
Medical Research Council of Maharashtra,
Directorate of Medical Education & Research

St. Georges Hospital Compound, Mumbai 400001

Telephone : 22-22620363-65 Fax: 22-22652168/22620562

email: mrcmdmer@gmail.com