5. Processing and decision for award of Fellowship

The IETE Board of Research will examine the proposals. Should the Board consider it appropriate, it may invite potential research scholars to make a brief personal presentation of the synopsis and may suggest modifications if necessary, before a final decision is taken. After detailed consideration of the various proposals and the recommendations made by the Board, the IETE Board of Research under the aegis of IETE Council will decide which of the proposals to be accepted and the research scholars will be apprised accordingly.

6. Conduct of Research

All research projects under this scheme will commence after approval and normally to be completed within twelve months from the date of commencement. Extension of time will be accorded in exceptional cases based on the performance and the need. No major changes to research design will be made without reference to and concurrence of the Board of Research. Research scholar of each project will periodically discuss the progress of the project with a designated member of the Board of Research and chosen guide who in turn will apprise the Board at its periodic meetings. Certificate of monthly progress is to be forwarded by the guide for release of monthly cheque for the grant.

7. Termination of Grant

Should the Board of Research determine that progress on a project is unsatisfactory or that the provisions of these rules are being violated, it reserves the right to terminate the grant for the project. In such an eventuality, the research material available at that point in time will be handed over to IETE for use by another nominee.