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Seed Funding Projects
The institution provides seed funding to encourage faculty members to initiate research work and develop preliminary results for major external grant proposals. This initiative nurtures a culture of innovation and academic excellence within the campus.
Seed Funding Grant Format (2023)
Access and download the official application form for Minor Research Project proposals.
Submission Protocol
Note: ONE copy of the proposal comprising Part A and Part B must be submitted to:
Physical Submission:
Office of Research & Development, mLAC Bengaluru.
Digital Submission:
research@mlacw.edu.in (Signed by HOD)
Format for Minor Research Project Proposal
A PART-A: Investigator Information
- 1. Primary Investigator: Name, Position, Dept, Qualifications, Joining Date, Experience.
- 2. Co-Investigator: Intra-departmental or Inter-disciplinary collaborations are preferred.
B PART-B: Project Proposal Details
Proposal must be under 5 pages and include:
Table 4: Estimated Expenditure
| Items of Expenditure | Estimated Amount | Amount Approved (Committee) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Non-Recurring | ||
| (a) Equipment, if required | — | — |
| 2. Recurring | ||
| (a) Fieldwork and Travel | — | — |
| (b) Chemicals and Glassware | — | — |
| (c) Contingency | — | — |
| (d) Special Needs | — | — |
| TOTAL | — | — |
Rules and Regulations
Financial assistance is provided for items like books, journals, equipment, contingency, hiring services, consumables, and fieldwork.
Non-Recurring Grants
Expenses required on a one-time basis for proposed research work.
- Equipment/Books: Provided to obtain necessary journals and journals.
- Re-appropriation: Incremental costs can be met from savings under non-recurring heads with Principal's approval.
- Submission: Post-project, all equipment and books must be submitted to the college library/department.
- Note: Currently no separate provision for mLAC teachers.
Recurring Grants
Operational expenses claimed under contingency and consumables.
- Contingency: Covers Photostat, Stationery, Internet, Fax, Postage, and Computation.
- Consumables: Glassware and chemicals for various Research Laboratories.
- Special Needs: Assistance for requirements not covered under other heads.
- Field Work: For data collection and library visits (not for conferences/training).
Internal & External Research Sanctions
| Sl | Project Title | Funding Agency / Investigator | Department / Faculty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KIT-BT (KITS) | BISEP Official Site Dr. Nagaveni MB, Dr. Sushil Kumar Middha |
100,000 per year | 2017-22 |
| 2 | KSCST | KSCST Official Link Dr. Babitha Bhaskaran |
15,000 | 2016-2017 |
| 3 | Evolving Biowaste Into Biobatteryan Approach To Find A Novel Organic Electrode | KSCST-SPP 46S_Msc_092 Letter Link ZEENAT AFREEN, HARINI R, HEMALATHA P, KAVYASHREE B |
Dr Sushil Kumar Middha / Dr. Usha T Department Of Biotechnology/Biochemistry |
8,000 |
| 4 | Awareness For IPR | KSCST-IPR Letter Link Institutional Support |
Dr. Nagalxmi BN / Dr Sushil Kumar Middha / Dr. Shravana Kumar Department Of Biotechnology/Chemistry |
50,000 |
| 5 | Workshop On Biotechnology And Bioinformatics | DBT-NNP Training Grant |
Dr Sushil Kumar Middha / Dr. Usha T Department Of Biotechnology/Biochemistry |
1,760,000 |
| 6 | Identification And Characterization Of Signaling Cascade Targeted By Naturally Occurring Phytochemicals For Counteracting Aging-Associated Inflammation. | DST-TARE File No: TAR/2022/000392 Research Grant |
Dr Sushil Kumar Middha Department Of Biotechnology |
183,000 |
| 7 | WASTE TO BEST: AMALGAMATED BAMBOO CHARCOAL AS A LOW-COST ABSORBENT FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT | KSCST-SPP 47S_MSC_0153 Letter Link Ms. LATHA K., Ms. ASHIKA HUBLI, Ms. M. PRANATHI, Ms. MEGHANA M. |
Dr Sushil Kumar Middha / Dr. Usha T Department Of Biotechnology/Biochemistry |
8,000 |