The Research Council / Indian National Commission for History of Science under the aegis of Indian National Science Academy approves about 50 research projects annually on areas of history of Indian Science and Technology in proper historical perspective covering ancient/medieval and colonial/modern periods providing opportunities to the interested scholars/historians/scientists
1. Research Projects may be undertaken by a serving or retired historian/scientist. 2. Full time research projects may also be approved to independent young researcher as Research Associate fulfilling eligibility criteria.