Call for proposal for department of science and technology under technology development programme on Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies, Ind

Call for proposal for department of science and technology under technology development programme on Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies, India

Study Subject: Developing and integrating technologies to evolve technology systems both in the advanced/emerging areas

and in traditional sectors/areas

Employer: DST, India

Level: Scientists/engineers/technologists working in academic institutions/registered societies/R&D institutions/laboratories

Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing Technology Systems Programme aimed at technology development and transfer in identified niche areas. This programme supports activities at developing and integrating technologies to evolve technology systems both in the advanced/emerging areas and in traditional sectors/areas. Under the programme, feasibility of newer ideas/concept is assessed for their potential conversion into useful technology/product. One of the identified niche area under the programme relates to Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies.

The Project Proposals could be submitted for financial support by scientists/engineers/technologists working in academic institutions/registered societies/R&D institutions/laboratories having adequate infrastructure/facilities to carry out Technology Development work/prototype building. DST would encourage multi-disciplinary proposals envisaging network/collaboration of various institutes having diverse expertise and facilities for synergistic implementation of the projects. Expertise/Intellectual Property Right (IPR), Technology Transfer to Industry with PI/Institute may be highlighted. Prescribed format is available under TSD programme at DST website.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March, 2011

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