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Briefing on Activities ofBriefing on Activities ofPakistan Science Pakistan Science
FoundationFoundation
1- Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad
PAKISTAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) was established in 1973 through an Act of the Parliament. It works under the administrative control of Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST).
Similar types of Foundations/organizations including US National Science Foundation, UK Foundation for S&T, Indian Science & Technology Department, Chinese National Natural Science Foundation and many more are working for promotion of Science and Technology all over the world.
Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF)Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF)
Promotion and funding of scientific research and related activities having bearing on socio-economic needs of the country.
Popularization of science for the development of science culture in society.
Main Objectives Main Objectives
PSF takes guidelines from the following major documents/sources:
PSF Act 1973 by the Parliament.
Directives from the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Policy Documents of Government of Pakistan including National Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2012.
Policy Guidelines Policy Guidelines
Some Policy Actions Some Policy Actions “To significantly enhance the research funding role
of PSF in direct support of projects, which have been thoroughly vetted by experts and deemed to have significant effect on national economy”. [STI Policy 2012, P-9]
“Strengthening PSF programs and Outreach for effective dissemination of information evoking public interest in science
through, inter alia, science caravans and exhibitions”. [STI Policy 2012, P-23]
Subsidiary organizations of PSF are; Subsidiary organizations of PSF are;
Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Islamabad
Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), Islamabad
Pakistan Science Foundation
Chairman Board of TrusteesExecutive Committee
Science Wing Admin Wing Finance Wing
Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH)
Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC)
Organizational ChartOrganizational Chart
Ministry of Science & Technology
(1) The Foundation functions as the financing agency for:
I. The promotion of basic and fundamental research in the universities & other institutions on scientific problems relevant to the socio-economic development of the country;
Major Achievementsi.Almost all Universities and R&D organizations of the countries are undertaking a large number of scientific research projects funded by PSF. ii.Brief of Research Projects (Province-wise)iii. Major S&T disciplines funded by PSF are, Agriculture Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Medical Sciences, Environment, Earth Sciences and Computer Sciences.
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
Contd…
Standard Procedure for Project Funding by PSFStandard Procedure for Project Funding by PSF
PSF Executive Committee
Principal Investigators
Review at PSF
Technical Committee
(10 -12 Scientists)
Funds Released
Monitoring & Evaluation(6-monthly & Annual Progress Reports)
Review By Subject Expert
Prescribed Form
II. Establishment of comprehensive scientific and technological information and dissemination centres;
Major Achievements i.PASTIC National Centre, QAU, Islamabadii.Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad iii.PSF Science Centres, Science Caravans, and PASTIC Sub Centres at
i. Faisalabad ii. Lahoreiii. Karachi iv. Quettav. Peshawar vi. Muzzafarabad (AJK)vii. Sukkur viii. Tandojamix. Jaffarabad (Establishment of Science Centres in
Gilgit-Baltistan is underway)
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
Contd…
III. The utilization of the results of scientific and technological
research including pilot plant studies to prove the
technical and economic feasibility of processes found to be
promising on a laboratory scale.
Major Achievements
i. PSF undertakes R&D Projects in collaboration with
Universities, Chamber of Commerce and Industries for proper
utilization of the research findings. Brief of the some
R&D Projects .
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
Contd…
Identificationof
Project Concept
-Chambers-Industry (Public/Private)-Seminars/Workshops-Institutions/Professionals
Initial Analysis
Identification of Researcher
Preparation of the Project
Review
Funding
-Academia-R&D Institutes
-Researcher/Scientist
-PSF/Experts
-PSF/NSLP/Industry
PSF Model for Industrial Research ProjectsPSF Model for Industrial Research Projects
IV. the establishment of science centres, science clubs,
museums, herbaria and planetaria;
V. the promotion of scientific societies, associations and
academies engaged in spreading the cause of scientific
knowledge in general or in the pursuit of a specific
scientific discipline or technology in particular;
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
Contd…
VI. the organizations of periodical science
conferences, symposia and seminars;
During 2013-14, PSF provided partial financial
assistance for 42 Science Conferences/Seminars and
training workshops. Detail of the conference.
VII. the exchange of
visits of scientists and technologists with other countries;
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
Contd…
VIII. the grant of awards, prizes and fellowships to
individuals engaged in developing processes, products and
inventions of consequence to the economy of the country; PSF support scientists, technologist, research scholars and young students to develop invention-innovation culture in the country. Invention-Innovation Summit is organized in collaboration with Universities and local Industries. During 2013-14, the Summit was inaugurated by Honorable Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning & Development. The Summit provides a great forum to the Inventors and Innovators to share their products and procedure with the Industry. Prizes are also awarded to the outstanding participants.
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
Contd…
IX.special scientific surveys not undertaken by any
other organization and collection of scientific
statistics related to the scientific effort of the
country;
PSF also provide funds to the Scientists for any
scientific survey required for research study etc.
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
Contd…
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
(2) the Foundation shall also: -
i. review the progress of scientific research sponsored
by PSF and evaluate the results of such research;
Evaluation and Monitoring Procedure to review: i. Review of progress reports by PSF Scientists ii. Evaluation of progress reports by Subject
Expertsiii. Assessment of progress reports by the
Technical Committeesiv.On-Site monitoring of projects by Experts/PSF
scientists
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
(2) the Foundation shall also: -
ii. maintain a national register of highly qualified and
talented scientists of Pakistan, including engineers
and doctors; PSF has the highly qualified and talented
scientists as the Members of its Technical Committees.
At present, there are more than 450 Scientists on PSF panel as subject experts or members of its technical committees.
Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions
(3) the Foundation shall also: -
iii. Establish liaison with similar bodies in other
countries.At present PSF is actively working for various collaborative projects and activities with a number of international organization including National Natural Science Foundation, China; European Union; Paris Academy of Sciences; Centre Science, France; Natural History Museum, Paris; UNESCO, US Department of Agriculture, British Council, ECO, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Turkey and many others. Details
1. PAK-US NSLP Endowment Fund:
Natural Sciences with focus on Agriculture and Related
Disciplines. PSF with support of US Department of
agriculture is operating an Endowment fund for
promotion of Agricultural Sciences. (Prescribed
Form)
Details of the NSLP funded Projects
Research Support ProgrammeResearch Support Programme
Contd…
Achievements/Performance (2009 to 2014Achievements/Performance (2009 to 2014))
A. Research Funding
B. Research Support (Other Activities)
C. Science Popularization Activities
PSF/PASTIC/PMNH (Head Offices)
PASTIC Sub Centres (06)
Science Caravan Units (09)
Network of PSFNetwork of PSF
Planned new locations of Science Caravan Units
Peshawar Muzaffarabad
D.I. Khan
FaisalabadQuetta
Jaffarabad
Sukkur
Tando JamKarachi
Islamabad
Bahawalpur
Year ApprovedExpenditure
Statutory Admin
2009-10 109.000 45.400 63.600
2010-11 146.085 69.430 76.650
2011-12 153.000 55.000 95.000
2012-13 153.000 40.550 112.450
2013-14 149.271 23.929 125.342
Summary Statement (Non-Development Budget)Summary Statement (Non-Development Budget)
(Rs. in Million)
Utilization of BudgetUtilization of Budget
Budget Comparison with International similar Budget Comparison with International similar Organizations Organizations
Sr. No
Organizations Year (US $
/Million/Annum)
1. Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Pakistan
2013-14 1.50
2. Science & Technology Department, India
2012-13 478
3. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Turkey
2010-11 1186
4.The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSF), China
2012-13 2800
5. US-National Science Foundation (US-NSF), USA
2013-14 7000
Year Approved Expenditure
2009-10 4.131 4.131
2010-11 1.120 1.120
2011-12 3.000 3.000
2012-13 4.500 4.500
2013-14 5.000 5.000
(Rs. in Million)
Summary Statement Summary Statement (Development Budget-PSDP Projects )(Development Budget-PSDP Projects )
List of PSDP Projects
Funds from International CollaborationsFunds from International Collaborations
S. No Sponsoring Agency /Purpose Year Rs. Million
1. UNESCO MAB Program 2013-14 7.88
2. Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (Strengthening of Science Centre)
2010-11 1.99
3. Embassy of France (Organizing Training Workshops for Teachers & Traveling Expo )
2011-12 1.47
4. Embassy of France (Organizing Training Workshops for Teachers and Traveling Expo, IBSE)
2012-13 2.99
5. UNESCO, Islamabad (Popularization of Science at Grassroots level)
2013-14 1.27
6. Embassy of France (Traveling Expo – Training Workshop )
2013-14 0.369
Strengthening of statutory functions (Project Funding/Science Popularization)
Enhanced Coordination with Chambers of Commerce & Industry for Applied Research Projects.
Establishment of five science centers in Bahawalpur, Tandojam, Khairpur, Lasbela, Mansehra (under submission)
Implementation of Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE) in Pakistan Strengthening International Collaborations with TUBITAK, EU
(Horizon 2020), UNESCO, TIKA. Declaration of New Biosphere Reserves under UNESCO-MAB
Program Establishment of Pakistan Science Museum at Shakarparian Islamabad
(allocation of land by CDA under process) Implementation of National STI Policy 2012 Strengthening PSF programmes and outreaches Schemes for invoking interest in science at the very early age Motivational programmes for students to engage in creative activities
Future PlansFuture Plans
Major IssuesMajor Issues
Shortage of Non-Development Budget for statutory functions
(47 projects could not be funded during FY 2011-12, 2012-13
& 2013-14 due to shortage of funds)
Brain drain
Ban on fresh recruitments
Establishment of R&D Industry Endowment Fund
Some Pictorial Glimpses