{"id":55126,"date":"2025-07-16T11:38:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=55126"},"modified":"2025-07-16T11:51:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:21:54","slug":"pm-professorship-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-professorship-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Professorship Scheme: Strengthening State University Research with ANRF Mentorship"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>PM Professorship Scheme Latest News<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To tap into the expertise of retired scientists, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/national-research-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has announced the Prime Minister Professorships.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under this, the expertise of retired and eminent scientists, industry professionals, and Professors of Practice will be used for mentoring State universities with emerging research ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research Programme<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ANRF has launched the <\/span><b>Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Programme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to strengthen India\u2019s R&amp;D ecosystem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAIR aims to cultivate research excellence across Indian universities, especially those with limited research capabilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It uses a mentorship-driven <\/span><b>hub and spoke model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pairing top-tier institutions (hubs) with emerging universities (spokes) to bridge capability gaps and foster collaborative research growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Hub and Spoke Model Structure<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hubs<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institutions within the top 25 of the NIRF overall ranking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institutions of National Importance within the top 50 NIRF ranking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spokes<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central and State Public Universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select NITs and IIITs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Network Composition<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One hub can mentor up to seven spoke institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-departmental faculty teams from spoke institutions must be involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional diversity among participants is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Key Benefits and Goals<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening research and innovation ecosystems in emerging institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitating access to advanced infrastructure and best practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving impactful, internationally competitive research outputs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing collaborative research networks across institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Prime Minister Professorship Scheme<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launched by ANRF, the Prime Minister Professorship aims to strengthen research and innovation culture in emerging state universities in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides a platform for eminent, active, and superannuated scientists, faculty, and industry professionals to mentor universities where research ecosystems are still developing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Need for the Scheme<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India seeks to boost R&amp;D in less endowed state universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a need for structured mentoring from experienced professionals to foster world-class research and innovation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme addresses gaps in research capability, international collaboration, and technological development in state universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superannuated (retired) faculty\/scientists from reputed Indian or foreign institutions\/research labs\/industries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active professionals from industry or experienced Professors of Practice with a proven track record in research and innovation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are also eligible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willingness to relocate full-time to the host university in India is mandatory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Host universities must be Category A spoke institutions under ANRF\u2019s PAIR program.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Scope of Work and Responsibilities<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentor faculty and students for world-class research.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help enhance R&amp;D capabilities in state universities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitate collaborations with established institutions, research labs, and industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guide in establishing research labs or common research facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide 6-month internships to scholars in established institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Funding and Support<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each selected Professor will receive:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fellowship: \u20b930 lakh per annum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Grant: \u20b924 lakh per annum (for consumables, travel, contingencies, equipment, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overhead for host institution: \u20b91 lakh per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Duration and Terms<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenure: Up to 5 years (based on performance review).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upper age limit but applicant must be superannuated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time presence at the host university is required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No simultaneous honorarium\/fellowship\/salary from other institutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual property rights governed by the host institution\u2019s norms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Focus on State Universities through the PAIR Framework<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the scheme, recipients must be placed at State universities designated as spoke institutions within Category A of ANRF\u2019s Promoting Advanced and Inclusive Research (PAIR) programme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAIR connects universities with limited research capacity to top-tier \u201chub\u201d institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These hub institutions are ranked 25 or below in the National Institutional Ranking Framework.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is to promote structured mentorship and collaborative research development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/science\/anrf-unveils-pm-professorships-to-bolster-research-in-state-universities\/article69815381.ece#:~:text=Each%20selected%20Professor%20will%20receive,annum%20has%20also%20been%20provisioned.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TH<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/serb.gov.in\/assets\/pdf\/Preannouncement_call_PM_Professorship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SERB <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">| <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dst.gov.in\/anrfs-pair-programme-transform-research-and-innovation-indian-universities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DST<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how ANRF\u2019s PM Professorships aim to boost 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