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The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is pleased to announce the NEW AND EMERGING ENERGY STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES (NEST) PROGRAMME the outcome of the call of this theme will lead to the development of energy storage technologies that can demonstrate techno-economic scalability, indigenized and support energy transition. 

International Research Training Groups IRTGs, in which German universities cooperate with research institutions in other countries, combine innovative top-level research and the structured promotion of excellent early career researchers. As bilateral collaborations set up by experienced scientists, IRTGs promote systematic scientific cooperation through joint research programmes and corresponding qualification measures for post doctoral researchers.

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SHAKTI is an institutional level of funding under FIST which comprise boarder participation of STEM departments.

The Department of Science Technology DST had initiated a highly focused programme quotCognitive Science Research Initiative CSRIquot in 2008 during 11th Five year plan. The Cognitive Science Research Initiative facilitates a platform to scientific community to work for better solution of challenges related with cognitive disorders and social issues through various psychological tools batteries, early diagnosis better therapies, intervention technologies and rehabilitation programmes. OBJECTIVE Cognitive Science Research Initiative is aimed to revolutionize research in various fields, such as • Nature and origins of mental disorders, of physiological, social and neuro-chemical origins. • Design of better learning tools and educational paradigms. • Design of better software technologies and artificial intelligence devices. • Streamlining of social policy formulation and analysis. Thrust Areas Cognitive science has wide horizons which covers different aspects of cognition. DST has identified specific thrust areas in Cognitive Science which include Foundations of Cognition Language and Cognition Computational Intelligence Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience etc. Support Available under CSRI 1. Individual RD Projects Grant is available for RD projects in any thrust areas identified. Support will be provided for Equipments, Manpower and other research grant. 2. Multi-centric Mega Projects Multi-centric projects are encouraged to provide better solution of issues related with social relevance, better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and their therapeutics. 3. Post Doctoral FellowshipTwo years 'Post Doctoral Fellowship' Programme is aimed to develop human resource in Cognitive Sciences. The Scheme provides Opportunities to Young Scientists below 40 years for pursuing innovative research in frontier areas of Cognitive Science. 4. Support for Schools, Training, Workshops, Conferences etc The CSRI programme extends partial support for organizing conference/seminar/symposia/training programmes/workshops/schools on a selective basis. The support is provided to Academic or Research Institutions, Universities and other Professional bodies to encourage young researchers and keep scientific community abreast of the latest developments in various areas of Cognitive Science.

The Department of Science Technology DST had initiated a highly focused programme quotCognitive Science Research Initiative CSRIquot in 2008 during 11th Five year plan. The Cognitive Science Research Initiative facilitates a platform to scientific community to work for better solution of challenges related with cognitive disorders and social issues through various psychological tools batteries, early diagnosis better therapies, intervention technologies and rehabilitation programmes. Post Doctoral FellowshipTwo years 'Post Doctoral Fellowship' Programme is aimed to develop human resource in Cognitive Sciences. The Scheme provides Opportunities to Young Scientists below 40 years for pursuing innovative research in frontier areas of Cognitive Science.

Women's Instinct for Developing and Ushering in Scientific Heights & Innovations (WIDUSHI):  WIDUSHI Programme aims to encourage and support senior women scientists to conduct research in interdisciplinary areas of Science & Technology. WIDUSHI programme provides support to women scientists who are at the verge of retirement or retired from Government service and also to the women scientists who are not at permanent position but are active researchers and continuously excelling in research field. The maximum age to apply under WIDUSHI programme is 62 years.

WISE-PhD Programme aims to provide support to women who want to pursue a Ph.D. in 5 subject areas of basic and applied sciences. Women of the age group between 27-45 years are eligible to apply. However, there is 3 years relaxation in upper age for women belonging to SC/ ST/ PH category. The support is available for a maximum of 5 years duration.

The WISE SCOPE Fellowship program of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) aims to provide opportunity to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their S&T knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society. This program promotes projects that directly deal with challenges at grassroots level and address them through S&T interventions. Project proposal should include the development of viable technology/technique with possibility of lab-to-land transfer, adaptation and scaling up for the benefit of society under identified broad thematic areas.

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Call of DST- FIST for the year 2024 [ National ] [Last Date: April 15, 2024]

The Scheme is intended to provide basic infrastructure and enabling facilities for promoting R&D activities in new and emerging areas in universities & other educational institutions. The synergy and focus of research may preferably be aligned to National Education Policy (NEP) / National Missions/ priorities. 

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INTRODUCTION This document provides guidelines for implementation of project proposals supported under the Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

The guidelines provide general information. In addition to these, the implementing agency has to follow its own rules and regulations, where ever necessary. However, we hope that the end result of this would be a smooth implementation of the project. For any further clarification or further details, please approach the concerned official dealing with the project file. The Department reserves the right to review these guidelines and modify them. In case of any specific clarifications please contact : MEMBER-SECRETARY (SERC) SERC DIVISION MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY BHAVAN, NEW MEHRAULI ROAD NEW DELHI-110 016. Telfax : 011-6963695 (SERC Division) Telex : 73381, 73317, 73280 e-mail : [email protected] , [email protected] Grams: SCIENCTECH Telephone : 6567373, 6962819 (EPABX) PART A : GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING RESEARCH PROJECTS Introduction                                                                                                                                           The Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) is an apex body through which the Department of Science and Technology promotes R&D programmes in newly emerging and challenging areas of science and engineering by providing financial support for the implementation of the project proposals. (research project) The project which is approved for implementation is provided with a financial sanction which is subject to certain terms and conditions which are enclosed as Annexure with the first sanction order. The following guidelines assist for smooth implementation of the project in conformity withthose terms and conditions. Guidelines 1. Sanction Order i) Once the project is approved, a formal sanction order is issued. The total cost of the project is finalised based on the latest quotation(s) of equipment(s) approved under the project and other relevant documents related to manpower, contingencies etc. submitted by the Investigator. The first sanction order provides the detailed breakup of funds allocated under non-recurring and recurring expenditure heads like Equipment, Manpower, Travel, Consumables, Contingencies etc. ii) Copies of the sanction order with the terms and conditions annexed to it are sent to the Principal Investigator (PI) and the financial authority (Registrar/ Director/ Comptroller etc.) iii) Any correspondence with the Department regarding the project should invariably quote the sanction order No. and date and should be addressed to the concerned official by name. iv) Subsequent to the sanction order, a bank draft/ cheque for the released amount is despatched by the Drawing & Disbursing Officer, DST. TOP 2. Date of Commencement of Project & its Duration   i) The duration of the project is normally of 3 years and this is specified in the first sanction order. ii) The project becomes operative with effect from the date on which the Draft/ Cheque is received by the implementing Institution. This date should be intimated by the Institution authorities/ Principal Investigator to this Department. It will, in no case be later than one month after the receipt of the draft/ cheque by the Institute. TOP 3. Principal Investigator & Co-Investigator (s) and the Implementing Institution   i) The Principal Investigator (PI) has the primary responsibility of the implementation of the project. The project team consists of the PI, Co-Investigator(s) and the project personnel appointed as per the sanction order. It is necessary to ensure that the project is carried out by the project team in a cohesive manner. Periodic meetings of the team are essential for this purpose. ii) In case of PIs who would be superannuating during the duration of the project, association of a "in service" Co-Investigator should be ensured. In such cases, the Institute authorities should inform to this Department, well in advance, about their "no objection" for providing the infrastructural facilities to the PI for implementation of the project after his superannuation. iii) Having accepted the responsibility for the implementation of the project, the PI should be committed to implement the project over its duration and should have no plans to go on long leave. iv) In case, the PI is shifting to another institution on new appointment/ transfer/ long term deputation, the project could be transferred to that institution with the mutual consent of both the institutions and of this Department. Such requests for transfer of the project should be sent well in advance and should be accompanied with 'No Objection' certificates from both the institutions and the Endorsement Certificate from the new Institution. v) In case the PI leaves the project due to unforeseen circumstances, the Co-Investigator could be considered as the PI subject to the approval of the PI, Head of the Institute and this Department. Such a request should be sent at least 4-6 months in advance along with a detailed bio-data of the Co-Investigator. vi) The PI as well as the implementing institution has the responsibility of informing this Department about any change in the status of the PI/ Co-Investigator including relieving them on short term deputation for a continuous period of 3 months or more. vii) The project stands terminated in the absence of the PI/ Co-Investigator for a continuous period of 6 months without intimation to this Department. viii) The implementing institution has an important role to play and in consultation with this Department should take steps to ensure successful completion of the project, before relieving the PI. ix) The implementing Institute should provide full infrastructural facilities such as accommodation, water, electricity, library, communication facilities etc. for smooth implementation of the project. TOP 4. Project Staff(s)   i) All the personnel including Research personnel appointed under the project, for the full/ part duration of the project, are to be treated as temporary employees and will be governed by the Administrative rules/ service conditions of the implementing Institute. No reference on these issues should be made to this Department. The Department will have no liability, whatsoever, for the project staff after completion of the project duration. ii) The sanction order specifies the number of personnel, in different categories, sanctioned under the project. The category of post and its emoluments are governed by this Departments Orders at Annexure I. iii) Scale and emoluments for the posts not covered under this order are governed by norms prevalent in the implementing Institution or as may be decided by this Department. iv) In case of recruitment of JRF/ SRF candidates who have been declared successful at NET/ GATE may be preferred. In exceptional cases, candidates without NET/ GATE may be recruited through a proper selection procedure. It is desirable to have DST Nominee in the selection process and such requests for nominees may be sent well in advance. TOP 5. Release of grants in yearly instalment and financial management i) The grants for the project are released on the basis of yearly requirements taking note of the technical progress and expenditure incurred. The first sanction order indicates the budgetary allocation for the duration of the project under various heads like Equipment, Manpower, Travel, Consumable, Contingency etc. ii) The first instalment of grant is released along with the first sanction order. It consists of the entire grant for the 'Equipment' and part of recurring grant including 'Overheads' for the first year of the project. iii) Diversion of funds from non-recurring head ie. Equipment to recurring head like Manpower, Consumable etc. is normally not allowed. However, any reallocation/ reappropriation of grants under different heads requires prior approval of this Department. iv) The Equipment sanctioned in the project should be procured at the earliest to avoid any cost escalation. The PI and the implementing Institute should complete all formalities in advance for placing the order. v) The subsequent instalment of grant would be released annually on the basis of expenditure incurred in the previous financial year and expected expenditure in that year. vi) However, any request for release of the next instalment should be accompanied by the following documents: a) Utilisation Certificate and Statement of Expenditure for the previous financial year (in original or copy if sent earlier); b) Latest authenticated Statement of Expenditure including Committed Expenditure, for expenditure since 1st April of that financial year till the previous month; and c) Technical Annual Progress Report, if not sent earlier. vii) Formal approval of the Department must be taken to carry forward the un-utilised grant from the previous financial year to the present financial year. This request may be made while sending the authenticated Statement of Expenditure and Utilisation Certificate after the financial year. viii) The Statement of Accounts and the Utilisation Certificates are financial year wise and are to be submitted within a period of 3 months from the 31st of March of that year. (ie. if date of start of the project is 12.01.2000, then the first statement of account and utilisation certificate will be for the period 12.01.2000 to 31.03.2000, the next statement will be for the period 01.04.2000 to 31.03.2001 and so on.) ix) The implementing institute will maintain separate audited accounts for the project. Any interest earned should be reported to this Department and should be reflected in the Statement of Expenditure. x) The institute will not entrust the implementation of the work for which the grant is being sanctioned to another institution nor will it divert the grant to other institute as assistance. In case the Institute is not able to implement the project, it should refund to this Department the entire grant or the balance grant at the earliest. xi) For permanent, semi-permanent or infrastructural assets acquired solely from the project grants, an audited record in the form of a register in the prescribed format shall be maintained by the Institute. The term "Assets" include (a) the immovable property acquired out of the grant; and (b) movable property of capital nature where the value exceeds Rs 1,000/-. The Institute is required to send to this Department a list of assets acquired from the grant. xii) The grant shall not be utilised for construction of any building unless specific provision is made for this purpose in the sanction order. xiii) All the assets acquired from the grant will be the property of Government of India and should not be disposed off or encumbered or utilised for purpose other than those for which the grant had been sanctioned, without the prior sanction of this Department. xiv) After completion/ termination of the project, the Government of India will be free to sell or otherwise dispose off the assets which are the property of the Government. The Institute shall render to the Government necessary facilities for arranging the sale of these assets. The Government of India also has the discretion to gift the assets to the Institute or transfer them to any other Institute if it is considered appropriate and justified. xv) This Department reserves the right to terminate the project at any stage if it is convinced that the grant has not been properly utilised or appropriate progress is not being made. xvi) The Comptroller & Auditor General of India, at his discretion, shall have the right of access to the books and accounts of the Institute maintained in respect of the grant received from the Government of India. TOP 6. Progress evaluation and Monitoring i) The PI through the implementing Institute will furnish to this Department 5 copies of the Annual Technical Progress report of the work carried on the project on an annual basis. (ie. if the date of start of a project is 12.01.2000 the first Annual Technical Progress report shall be for the period 12.01.2000 to 31.01.2001, the next will be from 01.02.2001 to 31.01.2002 and so on). ii) In addition, this Department may designate Scientist/ Specialist or an Expert Panel to visit the Institute periodically to review the progress of the work being carried out and to suggest suitable measures to ensure realisation of the objectives of the project. The implementing Institute will provide all facilities to the visiting scientist/ specialist or the Expert Panel by way of accommodation etc. at the time of their visit. iii) This Department also organises Monitoring Workshops/ PAC meetings wherein the PIs/ Co-PIs and research staff are invited to present the technical progress of their project. The Investigators should attend such workshops since it provides an opportunity to review their progress based on which any mid term requests by the PIs for additional grants/ extension in duration etc. are considered by this Department. Subsequent releases of grant would be based on the reviewing and monitoring committees recommendations. iv) On completion of the project, the PI through the Institute should send the following documents to this Department to enable us to settle the account: a) 5 copies of the Project Completion Report in the prescribed format; b) Consolidated audited statement of expenditure and utilisation certificates; c) List of assets/ equipment in the prescribed format; and d) DD/ cheque for any un-spent amount with the Institute. The un-spent balance should be sent through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of Drawing & Disbursing Officer, DST, payable at New Delhi. TOP 7. Guidelines for publication of results i) Investigators wishing to publish technical/ scientific papers based on the research work done under the project, should acknowledge the assistance received from this Department. ii) The Investigator(s) should not enter into collaboration with a foreign party (individual/ industry) without prior approval of this Department. iii) Investigators are also requested to publish some of the research papers emerging out of the project work in leading Indian Journals. iv) If the results of research are to be legally protected, the results should not be published without action being taken to secure legal protection for the research results. TOP 8. Guidelines/ Instructions for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Rights With a view to encourage the institutions to file patent applications on their innovations, motivate them to transfer their technologies for commercialisation, and to facilitate them to reward their inventors, the following instructions are issued. 1. In these instructions : a) "Institution" means any technical, scientific or academic establishment where research work is carried out through funding by the Central/ State Government. b) "Intellectual Property Rights" include patents, registered designs, copyrights and layout design of integrated circuits. c) "Inventor" means an employee of the Institution whose duties involve carrying out scientific or technical research. 2. Scope: These instructions apply to those institutions receiving funds for research projects from the Ministry of Science & Technology and Department of Ocean Development. 3. Inventions by Institutions: Institutions shall be encouraged to seek protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) to the results of research through R&D projects. While the patent may be taken in the name(s) of inventor(s), the institution shall ensure that the patent is assigned to it. The institution shall get its name entered inthe Register of Patents as the proprietor of the patent. The Institution shall take necessary steps for commercial exploitation of the patent on exclusive/ non-exclusive basis. The institution is permitted to retain the benefits and earnings arising out of the IPR. However, the institution may determine the share of the inventor(s) and other persons from such actual earnings. Such share(s) shall be limited to 1/3rd of the actual earnings. 4. Inventions by Institutions and Industrial concerns: IPR generated through joint research by institution(s) and industrial concern(s) through joint efforts can be owned jointly by them as may be mutually agreed to by them through a written agreement. The Institution and Industrial concern may transfer the technology to a third party for commercialisation on exclusive/ non-exclusive basis. The third party, exclusively licensed to market the innovation in India, must manufacture the product in India. The joint owners may share the benefits and earnings arising out of commercial exploitation of the IPR. The institution may determine the share of the inventor(s) and other persons from such actual earnings. Such share(s) shall not exceed 1/3rd of the actual earnings. 5. Patent Facilitating Fund: The Institution shall set apart not less than 25% of such earnings for crediting into a fund called "Patent Facilitating Fund". This Fund shall be utilised by the institution for updating the innovation, for filing new patent applications, protecting their rights against infringements, for creating awareness and building competency on IPR and related issues. 6. Information: The institutions shall submit information relating to the details of the patent obtained, the benefits and earnings arising out of IPR and the turnover of the products periodically to the Department/ Ministry which has provided funds. 7. Royalty-free license: The Government shall have a royalty-free license for the use of the Intellectual Property for the purposes of the Government of India. 8. Review: These instructions shall be reviewed by the Central Government after a period of five years. 9. The instructions are issued with the concurrence of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their OM No 33(5) PF-II 99, dated 22nd February, 2000. 10. For further information/ clarification on this subject, please contact: Director Patent Facilitating Cell Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi - 110 016. Tel : 685 9581 696 7458 Fax: 686 3866 email : [email protected] TOP     Annexure-I Department of Science & Technology Terms & Conditions of the Grant Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format       Annexure-II REQUEST FOR ANNUAL INSTALMENT WITH UP-TO-DATE STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format       Annexure-III UTILISATION CERTIFICATE (2 COPIES) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR - (ENDING 31ST MARCH) Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format     Annexure-IV COST DETAILS OF PERMANENT EQUIPMENT/ ASSET Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format Annexure-V PROGRESS REPORT Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format   Annexure-IX PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format   Annexure-X ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PROJECTS (WITH POTENTIAL FOR COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION) (10 copies to be sent) Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format   Annexure-XI FINAL STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format Annexure-XII REQUEST FOR EXTENSION (5 Copies to be sent six months prior to the Date of Expiry of the Project) Download in PDF Format Download in Word Format

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DST – NSF Joint Call for Proposals

DST, NSF, joint call for proposals, collaborative research, computing, communications, cyber-physical systems, research opportunity, application deadline, potential areas of research, eligibility criteria

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Government of India and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) have come together to announce a joint call for proposals. This collaborative research opportunity aims to foster discoveries and innovations in the areas of computing, communications, information science, and engineering, advanced cyberinfrastructure, secure and trustworthy computing, and cyber-physical systems. The application deadline is 14 th August 2023.

DST-NSF Joint Call for Proposals: Collaborative Research in Computing, Communications, and Cyber-Physical Systems

Potential areas of research.

DST and NSF invite active Indian and U.S. scientists and researchers to submit proposals for joint research projects in the following broad areas:

I. Computer and Information Science and Engineering

• Algorithmic Foundations; Communications and Information Foundations; Foundations of Emerging Technologies; Software and Hardware Foundations.
• Computer Systems Research; Networking Technology and Systems.
• Human-Centered Computing; Information Integration and Informatics; Robust Intelligence.
• Advanced Cyber-infrastructure

II. Cyber-Physical Systems

• Engineered systems with seamless integration of cyber and physical components, such as computation, control, networking, learning, autonomy, security, privacy, and verification, for a range of application domains.

III. Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace

• Cybersecurity and privacy, drawing on expertise in computing, communication and information sciences, engineering, economics, education, mathematics, statistics, and social and behavioral sciences.

Please note that proposals submitted in other research areas will not be considered.

Eligibility for Indian Applicants

• The Principal Investigator (PI) and other investigators in India should be scientists or faculty members working in a regular capacity in universities, deemed universities, academic institutes, national research and development laboratories, and private non-profit institutions engaged in research and development activities.
• The Indian PI should not be retiring or leaving the parent institute during the proposed duration of the project.
• Indian investigators can participate as PI in one proposal and as Co-PIs in a maximum of two proposals.
• Indian scientists who are involved in the implementation of two or more projects supported by the DST (International Group), and those projects are not expected to be completed by 31 st December 2023, are not eligible to be part of the research team.
• DST and NSF will allow investigators from both countries to collaborate on writing a single proposal that will undergo a single review process at NSF, the coordinating agency.
• Proposals should represent an integrated collaborative effort between Indian and U.S. investigators. They must adhere to the research areas, funding limits, and grant durations set by the participating NSF and DST programs . All submitted documents may be shared with the other agency to facilitate two-way agency activities.
• The proposal should provide a comprehensive description of the research program, including the total Indian and U.S. resources involved. NSF investigators should indicate only NSF expenses in the NSF budget, while DST investigators should indicate only DST research expenses in the DST budget. The DST budget and budget justification must be included in the NSF proposal as a Supplementary Document. Proposals requesting duplicative funding may be returned without review.
• Indian and U.S. investigators must submit identical summaries, descriptions, and references using the prescribed formats by DST and NSF. Applications not submitted on the prescribed format, incomplete, or received after the due date will not be accepted. Both sides must ensure that the title of the project submitted is identical.
• All proposals should include brief biographical information of all project team members, including their affiliation, date of birth (not required for U.S. investigators), highlights of academic and research activities, and awards. Biographical sketches for U.S. investigators should follow NSF guidelines.
• Indian researchers may receive funding from DST, while U.S. researchers may receive funding from NSF.
• Selected Indian PIs will be supported with up to 20 million Indian rupees by DST, and U.S. PIs will receive up to $600,000 from NSF for a maximum duration of three years.
• DST support for Indian PIs primarily covers exchange visits, consumables, contingency, and minor equipment/accessories (not costing more than 20% of the project cost). The budget requirements will be assessed according to the current norms of human resources or international visit rates. Travel entitlement will be based on economy class.
• The proposals will undergo review by experts selected by NSF, the coordinating agency, in competition with other proposals received for the same funding round of the program. DST will verify the Indian investigator’s role and eligibility at the beginning of the process.

How to Apply

• Indian researchers can download the proposal formats from the websites www.dst.gov.in and https://onlinedst.gov.in/ and submit the completed application form and all relevant information through the e-PMS portal of DST.
• The proposals must be submitted through the e-application system provided at https://onlinedst.gov.in/ by 14 th August 2023 .
• It is essential to ensure that the U.S. counterpart submits an application with identical components to NSF by the due date.
• Proposals not submitted through the ePMS portal by the deadline will not be considered.

Instructions for Uploading Proposals to DST on e-PMS

• Visit https://onlinedst.gov.in and register on the “DST e-PMS Portal.”
• After registration, log in and submit the joint project proposal in the prescribed format.
• Before filling out the form, carefully review the relevant advertisement published on the DST website ( www.dst.gov.in ) and available under Proposal Formats in the e-PMS Portal.
• Download the appropriate proposal format and complete all the required information as a Word and PDF file. Keep the completed proposal ready for upload during the submission of mandatory documents.
• Click on the “Submit proposals” link and fill in the general information and principal investigator details.
• After filling in the particulars, there is a provision to preview the details before final submission. If all the filled details are accurate, click on the “Submit” button to finalize the submission.
• Applicants are advised to fill in and verify all the details required for the online application themselves, as no changes will be possible after clicking the “Final submit” button.

Documents Required for Indian Investigators (PDF only)

• Complete Project Proposal
• Certificate from Investigator(s)
• Endorsement from the Head of Organization (on letterhead)
• Conflict of Interest
• Biodata of entire project team members (maximum 3 pages per investigator),

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Dst calls for proposal for science and heritage research initiative (shri).

SHRI has been envisaged to - 1. Build capacity in human resources and encourage new researchers to work in these areas. 2. Promote scientific RD activities for conservation of Heritage objects which may include material deterioration process, preservation techniques, intervention technologies, new materials, processes for restoration and diagnostic technologies. 3. Safeguard the use, representations, expressions, knowledge and techniques, communities, groups and in some cases, individuals, recognised as an integral part of our cultural heritage. 4. To explore new approaches, state-of-art technology to preserve the heritage and art works of former generations, which witnessed the evolution and growth of human civilization. 5. Promote application of advanced knowledge of archaeometric science in a range of fields. 6. Promote RD activities and technological advancement in Tribal Arts for value addition.

Eligibility: Depending on the thematic areas specified under the call for proposal, the proposal could be submitted by a Project Investigator (PI): (a) Government Academic Institutions (Central and State Government)/Government S&T bodies/R&D Labs working in the Heritage sector. (b) Private Academic Institutions (Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions and Government Aided Colleges recognised or regulated by UGC/AICTE/MCI/DCI/PCI etc.) would be considered as Non-Government Organizations (NGOs). They shall use the NGO/VO option to submit the proposal online. (c) S&T-based Voluntary Organizations (NGOs) with legal status or as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 or a Trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act 1982 or Charitable or Religious Act 1920 or under the corresponding State Act with at least three years of existence after registration as Society/Trust etc.

 last date: friday, march 31, 2023.