Recently, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)  has  Launched the  Call for Proposals Under J. C. Bose Grant (JBG).

About J. C. Bose Grant (JBG)

• Launched by: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
• Objective: Recognize and support outstanding senior Indian scientists and engineers.

• Focus Areas: Cutting-edge research in science, technology, agriculture, medicine, humanities, and social sciences at S&T interfaces.
• Eligibility Criteria: 
  • Senior Indian scientists/researchers with proven excellence in research.Evidence of excellence includes publications, patents, technology transfers, awards, and grants.
  • Holding at least a Professor-level or equivalent position in an Indian institution
  • Age Limit: Can be availed until 68 years.
• Grant Details
• • Funding: ₹25 lakh annually for five years.
  • Overhead support: ₹1 lakh per year for the implementing institution.
  • Continuation Post-Superannuation: Allowed if the host institution agrees.

About Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858 – 1937)

• J.C Bose was the first Asian to be awarded a US patent in 1904.
• He pioneered radio microwave optics making him  the father of radio and wireless communication.

Key Contributions of J.C Bose

• First to prove plants can feel pain and affection.
• Key Inventions
  • Crescograph: Measures growth in plants.
  • First wireless detection devices.
• Institutional Contribution: Founded Bose Institute in 1917, a premier research center.
• Literary Contributions
  • Science papers:
    • On the Similarity of Responses in Inorganic and Living Matter
    • The Nervous Mechanism of Plants
  • Bengali Science Fiction: Niruddesher Kahini (The Story of the Missing One).