Seeking Full proposals under BRICS 6th Call

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.

 Technology Interventions for Disabled and Elderly (TIDE) Programme of Department of Science and Technology had a wider perspective of Scientific Research, Design and Development of affordable and adaptable Science and Technological (S&T) solutions for providing greater autonomy to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and Elderly. The TIDE Programme provide grant-in-aid support for Research and Development (R&D) in Assistive Technology (AT), Design and Development of Prototypes, Processes and Protocols, Validation, Large Scale Field Trials, Scaling up etc. Project proposals must address the issues for improving the daily and/or professional lives of disabled and elderly through STI Solutions. Project Proposals under the following categories may be submitted.

(1) Developing at least a Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL 5) AT products

(2) Enhancing Technology Readiness Level through Large-Scale Field Trials of products (which are at TRL 5 – Technology validation in relevant environment)

(3) Scaling up of products in collaboration with industry partners

The Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) Scheme of Science for Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED) Division of Department of Science and Technology (DST) had a precise mandate of delivering science led solutions and development of location specific appropriate technologies for improvement of livelihood system and creation of sustainable livelihoods for Scheduled Tribe (ST) Communities.

Project under TSP Schemes ensure holistic development of ST Communities in the context of Growing Aspirations and improve the Quality of Life with the inputs of Science and Technology (S&T). The projects  should aim at (i) Development need-based Science and Technology (S&T) solutions to address the identified challenges of ST Communities,(ii) Improving the Livelihood System efficiency through S&T Interventions (iii) Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through local resource management, skill development, STI capacity building and S&T led entrepreneurship (iv) Strengthen the S&T delivery mechanism and (v) Improve the efficiency of Welfare System through Science Technology and Innovation (STI)

The Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) Scheme of Science for Equity Empowerment and Development (SEED) Division of Department of Science and Technology (DST) had a precise mandate of delivering science led solutions and development of location specific appropriate technologies for improvement of livelihood system and creation of sustainable livelihoods for Scheduled Caste (SC) Communities.

Project under SCSP Scheme ensure holistic development of SC Communities in the context of Growing Aspirations and improve the Quality of Life with the inputs of Science and Technology (S&T). The project proposals should aim at (i) Development need-based Science and Technology (S&T) solutions to address the identified challenges of SC Communities,(ii) Improvingthe Livelihood System efficiency through S&T Interventions (iii) Creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through local resource management, skill development, STI capacity building and S&T led entrepreneurship (iv) Strengthen the S&T delivery mechanism and (v) Improve the efficiency of Welfare System through Science Technology and Innovation (STI)

DST-WTC Call would support thematic R&D on issues related to Water Availability, Water Distribution, Water Quality Analysis/Treatment, Industrial waste water recycle , Reuse and Management etc

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.