PAIR
The Government of India has launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) program to strengthen the research and innovation capabilities of universities.
About Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR):
• Launched In: November 2024
• Ministry/department: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
• Aim: Boost research capabilities and innovation in universities with limited research infrastructure through mentorship by established institutions.
◦ PAIR aligns with the Anusandhan national research foundation(ANRF), established under the ANRF Act 2023, to foster a research culture nationwide.
• Funds:
◦ Maximum of ₹100 crore per PAIR network.
◦ Budget distribution: 30% for Hub, 70% for Spokes.
◦ Private institutions as hubs must share 25% of their allocated budget.
• Criteria:
◦ Hub Institutions:
▪ NIRF top 25 institutions or Institutions of National Importance ranked 26-50 in NIRF
◦ Spoke institutions:
▪ Central and State Public Universities ranked within:
▪ Top 200 (NIRF Overall)
▪ Top 100 (NIRF University or State Public University Ranking).
▪ At least one spoke must be outside the hub’s state.
◦ Inclusion of one promising but non-eligible university from Category III is allowed.
The Government of India has launched the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) program to strengthen the research and innovation capabilities of universities.
About Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR):
• Launched In: November 2024
• Ministry/department: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
• Aim: Boost research capabilities and innovation in universities with limited research infrastructure through mentorship by established institutions.
◦ PAIR aligns with the Anusandhan national research foundation(ANRF), established under the ANRF Act 2023, to foster a research culture nationwide.
• Funds:
◦ Maximum of ₹100 crore per PAIR network.
◦ Budget distribution: 30% for Hub, 70% for Spokes.
◦ Private institutions as hubs must share 25% of their allocated budget.
• Criteria:
◦ Hub Institutions:
▪ NIRF top 25 institutions or Institutions of National Importance ranked 26-50 in NIRF
◦ Spoke institutions:
▪ Central and State Public Universities ranked within:
▪ Top 200 (NIRF Overall)
▪ Top 100 (NIRF University or State Public University Ranking).
▪ At least one spoke must be outside the hub’s state.
◦ Inclusion of one promising but non-eligible university from Category III is allowed.