Below are some of the Frequently Asked Questions related to submission of new project proposal to BRFST. If your question is not listed below, kindly contact BRFST. This page will be updated routinely.

Please read the FAQ's carefully before submitting your project proposal

Q. Do all the rules for projects to academic institutions apply to Industry projects also ?

A. Yes.

Q. What is the typical tenure of the industry project ?

A. One year, minimum 6 months. However, if the Board is satisfied with the justifications and progress of the project, extension (if required) may be provided with or without financial commitments.

Q. What is the typical budget for industry projects ?

A. Typically the budget for a 1 year project is under `10 Lakhs. However, sanction of budget is dependent on justification and needs for that particular project and will be decided by the Board.

Q. I would need a few equipments for carrying out my project. Can I purchase instruments / equipment ?

A. BRFST goes with the presumption that the Industry proposing a project has the basic infrastructure for undertaking the project. However, if the Board feels that a certain equipment / instrument is essential for the project, it could be granted. However, at the end of the project, all equipment purchased under the project will have to be returned to BRFST along with the deliverables.

Q. I find that in order to ship the project deliverables to BRFST, I have to pay transport charges, taxes, insurance etc.. Will these amounts be reimbursed by BRFST?

A. The PI of the industry project has to foresee such expenses and include them in the budget at the time of proposing the project. No additional payment for such items will be done once the project is sanctioned.   

Q. I wish to take a patent on the work that was carried out under the BRFST sanctioned project. What are the norms ?

A. These Intellectual Property Rights cases are dealt with by BRFST on a case-to-case basis. In a broad sense, the PI can take a patent, which will be in the name of the IPR coordinator. The patent can then be assigned by BRFST to the PI for financial exploitation.   

Q. Will I be provided travel / accommodation if my project is selected for review presentation ?

A. Yes. The same rules for PI’s from academic institution applies.  

Q. I am not a person with science / engineering background and hence I am unsure about making a presentation to a scientific evaluation board. What to do  ?

A. In such cases, the IPR coordinator of your project can make the presentation. However, the PI will have to be present at the review to answer the Board’s questions (if any).