The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament, 2008. The mandate is to supports basic research in emerging areas of Science & Engineering.
Vision: To position science and technology as the fulcrum for social and economic change by supporting relevant, competitive and quality scientific research and development.
Objectives
Serve as a premier agency for planning, promoting and funding of internationally competitive research in emerging areas.
Identify major inter-disciplinary research areas, and individuals, groups or institutions and funding them for undertaking research.
Assist in setting up infrastructure and environment for scientific pursuit.