Research Initiation Grant:
All faculty members who joined BITS on or after August 1, 2009 at the level of Assistant Professor or above will be eligible for one time research initiation grant of Rs 2 lakhs. Faculty members who were promoted as Assistant Professors after August 1, 2009 are also eligible for this grant. (The details are given elsewhere.)
Contingency allowance:
Contingency allowance is increased to Rs. 25,000 for Assistant Professor and above and Rs. 15,000 for Lecturers.
Relocation Allowance:
Assistant Prof. and above will be reimbursed baggage shifting and travelling expenses of self and family upto Rs. 50,000/-for joining BITS or for inter campus or off campus transfer within India. Assistant Prof. and above will be reimbursed baggage shifting and travelling expenses of self and family upto Rs.1,00,000/-for joining BITS from abroad. For lecturers, this allowance will be half the amount. (The details are given elsewhere.)
Computer Equipment replacement:
Every faculty member will be provided with a computer and accessories costing up to Rs. 50,000 and the same will be replaced every five years. (The details are given elsewhere.)