Subject: Circular - Dec 1999: DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road,
NEW DELHI 110 016
E-mail: skvdst@alpha.nic.in
CIRCULAR NO. 8
DATED 23rd December 1999
In this issue :
a.. New Year Greeting
b.. Call for proposals under Indo-UK S&T research projects
c.. Call for proposals under DST (India)-NSF(US) programme
d.. Information on Indo-Russian Seminar on "Trends in Chemical Sciences"
e.. Tell a friend
f.. General Information (Change of address, unsubscription, suggestions,
etc)
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IMPORTANT :
IT MAY PLEASE BE NOTED THAT THIS IS A GENERAL CIRCULAR NOT ADDRESSED TO ANY INDIVIDUAL. PLEASE CHECK ELIGIBILITY AND OTHER CONDITIONS BEFORE INITIATING THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE CONCERNED OFFICIAL.
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NEW YEAR GREETING
The International Division of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India wishes you a very exciting and academically fruitful New Year. May the coming year of the next Millennium give you new challenges to work upon and may you succeed in meeting those challenges. We wish you a cheerful and pleasant personal life.
INDIA-UK SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH FUND: CALL FOR JOINT RESEARCH PROPOSALS
As a Continuing Programme, the Department of Science & Technology (DST) of the Government of India and the Office of Science & Technology (OST) of the British Government jointly invite applications from Scientists/Engineers from the university sector, their affiliated colleges, deemed universities, autonomous research institutions and industrial R&D units for financial support under the UK-India Science & Technology Research Fund (UISTRF) to jointly develop and implement R&D projects in pre-determined areas of mutual interest. The following areas have been identified for continue support during 2000-2002:
* Agro-food and Biotechnology
* Advanced Manufacturing System, including Materials Research
* Telecommunications, including Information Technology
2. While considering proposals, particular importance will be attached to scientific merits, value for money and likely long-term industrial relevance. Preference will be given to projects with clear industrial relevance or identifiable industrial potential. The participation will be taken automatically as evidence of such relevance. The proposals are required to have the signatures of both Indian and British collaborators, and should have the necessary support from the respective Heads of the Institutions.
3. Financial support will be limited to international travel. While the sending country would meet the international travel cost, the receiving side would provide local hospitality expenses and other related costs. Funding for equipment, bench fee, institutional overheads will not be provided under this Programme. A token money may, however, be provided to meet the expenses towards consumables, as well as a limited amount for internal travel expenses for the scientists visiting from other country.
4. Proforma for filing the proposal may be obtained from :
Dr. Naveen Vasishta, Ms. Rukmini Gopal,
Junior Analyst, Technology Projects Manager,
International Division, British Council Division,
Department of Science & Technology, British High Commission,
Technology Bhavan, 17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 001.
New Delhi-110 016. Fax: 3710717;
Fax: 6862418; 6863847, Tel: 3711401
Tel: 6567373/473 E-mail: rukmini.gopal@in.britishcouncil.org
E-mail: nvint@hotmail.com,
murtycr@alpha.nic.in.
The proforma can also be downloaded from DST Homepage Address (w.e.f 24.12.99) or from British Council Homepage Address (w.e.f 29.12.99) respectively, as given below:
http://www.nic.in/snt/news.htm
http://www.britcoun.org/science/satnews.htm
5. Request for application may be made latest by January 31, 2000 along with a self-addressed envelope (12cm x 27 cm) at the above given addresses. Request for application form and guidelines by e-mail may be sent to DST. Indian scientists should submit their proposals completed in all respects latest by 01.3.2000 to DST.
DST (INDIA) - NSF (USA) PROGRAMME:
CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER
The Department of Science & Technology (DST) of the Government of India and National Science Foundation (NSF) of the USA are collaborative partners on a programme of cooperation in the areas of science & technology with the following objectives :
a.. To facilitate interactions between scientists and engineers of India and USA for mutual benefit,
b.. To promote research in emerging and front line areas of science and engineering including multidisciplinary fields,
c.. To encourage young scientists and engineers to take up research and development in challenging areas by enhancing their capabilities through international collaboration,
DST - NSF science & technology cooperation programme covers the following activities:
a.. Joint research
b.. Joint workshops
A joint research proposal must establish a need for collaboration and mutuality of benefits. Before planning or submitting a proposal for joint workshop, a consultation with DST is desirable, as the allocation for this activity is limited.
Eligibility: Scientists and engineers from universities, their affiliated colleges, deemed universities, autonomous research institutions and industrial R&D units.
Areas of cooperation: All the areas of science & technology (with some minor exception) are eligible.
Detailed guidelines and project format are available at www.nic.in/snt/nsf.htm.
Closing Date: 1st September and 1st February each year.
INDO-RUSSIAN SEMINAR ON 'TRENDS IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES"
An Indo-Russian Seminar on "Trends in Chemical Sciences" is being held at the University of Delhi during 24-25 January 2000. The seminar, supported by the Department of Science & Technology under ILTP, is aimed to provide an opportunity for scientists and engineers from India and Russia to interact, take stock of the present status of bilateral S&T activities and evolve future strategies in different fields in the domain of Chemical Sciences. About 15 Russian scientists are expected to participate in the Seminar.
The Seminar comprises of development in all areas of research in Chemical Sciences as given below:
a.. Catalysis
b.. Environmentally benign processes and technologies
c.. Green Chemistry
d.. Asymmetric Synthesis
e.. New and Novel Materials
f.. Reaction Kinetics and Dynamics
g.. Coordination Chemistry
h.. Biomimetric Chemistry
i.. Supramolecular Chemistry
j.. Radiochemistry
k.. Polymer Science
The registration fee for the participation in the Seminar is Rs 2000/- for industry and private organisation, Rs 500/- for faculty members of university and R&D laboratories, Rs 250/- for students, post-docs and accompanying persons. Last date for submission of request for accommodation is 10th January 2000 and last date for registration with registration fee is 15th January 2000.
For further details on this Seminar, please contact Professor VS Parmar, Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 at vsparmar@bol.net.in or at fax 011-7257206
SK Varshney
Scientist, International Division
Department of Science & Technology
Government of India, New Delhi 110016
Phone +11-6567373, Fax +11-6862418,6961912
E-mail : skvdst@alpha.nic.in