Chennai, 14 November (H.S.) : In a bid to strengthen research and innovation tailored to the state’s specific needs, the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), functioning under the Higher Education department, has initiated a new financial support program for PhD scholars. This scheme aims to bridge the research funding gap for students in higher educational institutions across Tamil Nadu.

The selection process for the program began in the 2024-25 academic year, and the scheme is currently being implemented. For the duration of two years, the ten selected students will each receive Rupees one lakh fifty thousand per year to fund and encourage their research projects.

The scholars were chosen from various colleges across the state, including three institutions in Chennai, to undertake significant research relevant to Tamil Nadu’s priorities.

A senior official from the Higher Education department provided the official version of the scheme, stating that the financial support will ensure that deserving scholars receive the resources they need to contribute valuable research that addresses the state's specific needs and priorities.

He added that this financial assistance will enable talented scholars to pursue advanced studies without financial barriers, ultimately leading to the award of a PhD.

As an update, the official also mentioned that the scheme is designed to expand in the coming years, aiming to benefit many more scholars.

The expected research outcomes will provide crucial insights, innovations, or solutions relevant to the state's social, economic, or environmental landscape.

The official emphasized that the expanded opportunities for PhD students in colleges to conduct in-depth research will strengthen the overall research community in Tamil Nadu.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Dr. R. B. Chaudhary