The Anusandhan National Research Foundation today announced the launch of its first two initiatives, the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) and the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas -Electric Vehicle (MAHA- EV) Mission.

The PMECRG invites early career researchers to join the country’s transformative journey and contribute to the advancement of India’s scientific excellence and innovation. On the other hand, the MAHA- EV Mission is designed to build a robust research and development ecosystem for Electric Vehicle (EV) components, particularly Battery Cells, Power Electronics, Machines, and Drives (PEMD) and Charging Infrastructure.

Both initiatives aim to play a transformative role in bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application. PMECRG aims to boost the creativity, innovation, and excellence of early career researchers and accelerate India’s research-driven aspirations. Furthermore, the MAHA- EV Mission will support industry-aligned translational research in Electric Vehicles, an area of national priority.