• Q Can I apply as principal investigator for funding under more than one category?
    A YES, if you are eligible up to a maximum of three; however only one project will be funded
  • Q Is it mandatory to have one Co-PI from IIT Guwahati?
    A Yes
  • Q How much of the allotted project budget can be shared with Co-PI ?
    A A maximum of 15% only for consumables, contingency and travel.
  • Q How much of the allotted project budget can be used for paying Institute overheads at PI parent institution?
    A A maximum of 10% only.
  • Q During execution of project if PI or PI’s student wishes to carry out experiments at IIT Guwahati, will IIT Guwahati arrange for travel and accommodation of the same?
    A NO. All expenses must be met from TRAVEL head of PI’s NECBH Twinning project. Guesthouse/Hostel facility at IITG may be availed on a payment basis as appropriate.
  • Q When submitting a research manuscript for publication in a journal or conference proceeding based on work carried out in this project, is it mandatory to acknowledge funds support from NECBH Twinning 2018.
    A YES, it is mandatory.
  • Q Will there be any additional charge to use the NECBH facility?
    A No, additional charge.
  • Q Will there be any additional charge to use the non NECBH facility of IIT Guwahati?
    A No additional charge for IIT Guwahati Co-PI, Institute may charge the outsider to use the facility.
  • Q Can I add funds for a JRF in the project proposal?
    A No. Funding for MANPOWER is not possible in NECBH twinning 2018.