Government of IndiaMinistry of Science and Technology

Department of Science and TechnologyTechnology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road

New Delhi-110016

Science for Equity, Empowerment & Development DivisionSubmission of Concept Note

Under the Scheme for Young Scientists and Technologists

Encouraging passionate young minds towards social development through knowledge creation and utilization

Scheme for Young Scientists and Technologists (SYST) was initiated by the Department in the year 1991 with an aim to encourage young scientists to provide technology based solution to the society. It has been realized over the years that the key to future progress of a nation lies in the realization of “Science and Technology for Society and in the Society”. The Department would like the young innovators to take up leadership role to make exceptional contribution towards the society through Science and Technology. This process will in turn result in building up a strong nation and take the society to a next level.

Young Scientists who would like to contribute towards the development of nation through nurturing science are invited to submit the concept notes under the SYST scheme of the Science for Equity Empowerment and Development Division of the Department of Science and Technology.

Eligibility: 1. The applicant should possess any of the following degrees:-(a) Ph.D in Basic Sciences (Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Earth & Atmospheric Science, Mathematical Science), or equivalent. (b) Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/Science, Medicine/Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Agriculture or equivalent.

2. The candidate should be less than 35 years on the date on which the application is received in DST. However age relaxation of 5 years would be given to scientists belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and Physically Handicapped category.

Application Process:The concept note indicating social problem, brief introduction, key objectives, proposed methodology, expected outcome, timeline, estimated budget to cover manpower, equipment’s, consumables, travel, contingency etc. should be submitted in not more than 2000 words. The applicant not in regular position should align themselves with an S&T based organization including reputed NGO with minimum 5 years in existence for implementation of S&T based project. These organizations should agree to facilitate smooth execution of the project and also provide necessary infrastructure/facilities for this purpose.

The concept notes preferably through email should be submitted on or before 31 st March 2014 to Dr Rashmi SharmaScientist ‘D”Science for Equity, Empowerment & Development Division (SEED) Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi–110016 (E–mail: syst.dst@gmail.com & Phone: +91-11-26590541)

She can be contacted for any questions/queries relating to submission of concept note under this call. The concept notes will be screened by a screening committee and the selected candidates will be requested to submit the full blown proposal as per the prescribed format. Note: Organizations/Principal Investigators whose projects proposals were not recommended by the Department under the SYST scheme need not submit the concept note on the same theme however are encouraged to submit concept note on the socially relevant topic relevant to the particular geographical area.