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CALL FOR PROPOSALS Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum
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Type and Extent of Funding:
• Unit exchange international and domestic travel support by economy class and shortest
route
• Local hospitality and per diem for visiting scientists (including PhD & post doc scholars)
with short stays up to 2 weeks and long stays up to 3 months
• Visa, airport transfer and medical insurance costs
• Associated cost for dissemination of research and education materials and reports
• INR 40-45 lakhs for a two-year period
Funding Duration:
• Funding is generally granted for two years.
Proposal Evaluation:
• Proposals are extensively peer reviewed both in India and the United States.
Proposal Submission:
Proposal to be submitted jointly (as a single document) by both Indian and US Principal
Investigators to:
For more information, please visit:
www.indousstf.org
Dr. Nishritha Bopana
Principal Science Officer
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Michael Cheetham
Head
US Outreach, IUSSTF
Email: [email protected]
And
Important Dates:
Submission Deadlines
31 August
Award Announcements
31 January
CALLFOR
PROPOSALS
Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum
Indo-U.S. Science & Technology ForumFulbright House, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi-110 001
www.indousstf.org
And
Important Dates:
Submission Deadlines
1 March
31 August
Award Announcements
31 July
31 January
The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), established under an agreement
between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000, is an
autonomous, not-for-profit society that promotes and catalyzes Indo-US bilateral collaborations in
science, technology, engineering and biomedical research through substantive interaction among
government, academia and industry.
IUSSTF solicits proposals for activities, events, and initiatives that promote interactions between
the scientific and research communities in India and the US, such as:
• Bilateral Workshop/ Symposium/ Conference
• Training Program and Advanced Schools
• Indo-US R&D Joint Networked Center
• Indo-US Public-Private Joint Networked Center
Dr. Nishritha Bopana
Principal Science Officer
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Michael Cheetham
Head
US Outreach, IUSSTF
Email: [email protected]
Indo-US Bilateral Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences/Training Program/ Advanced Schools
Aims:
• Dissemination of information
• Awareness creation through substantive interactions between Indian and American
scientists and researchers with the explicit aim to develop sustained linkages
• Enhance scientific knowledge and awareness through a devised pedagogical course
including conducted practical classes by assimilating a mix of faculties and trainees from
both countries
• Proposal should be designed around a theme of common interest that has a high potential
for generating follow-up activities
Eligibility:
• Faculty/ scientists/ researchers from all science and technology disciplines working at
Indian and American institutions (academia, laboratories and industry)
Type and Extent of Funding:
• International and Domestic Airfare (by economy excursion class & shortest route not
exceeding prescribed limits)
• Visa fees
• Accommodation
• Other event costs
• INR 10-12 lakhs
Proposal Evaluation:
• Proposals are extensively peer reviewed both in India and the United States.
Proposal Submission:
Proposal to be submitted jointly (as a single document) by both Indian and US Principal
Investigators to:
Indo-US Networked Joint Centers
The aim of these Networked Joint Centers is to enable Indian and American scientists from academia and laboratories to carry out joint research activities by leveraging already existing infrastructure and funding through a linkage established by a virtual networked Center.
Aims of Indo-US Knowledge R & D Networked Joint Centers:
• To encourage joint project implementation on focal areas of thematic and knowledge research through networking thus, paving way to sustainable interactions by promoting excellence and developing long term relationship based on synergy of activities.
• To provide opportunities for integrating research with education.
Aims of Indo-US Public- Private Networked Joint Centers:
• To foster academia-industry partnership by promoting pre-commercial R & D activities having potential towards applied research and product development.
• To best capitalize on the scientific and technological innovation and entrepreneurship in translating ideas from bench to market place.
Eligibility:
• Qualified researchers from all Science, Technology and Engineering disciplines working at Indian and American research institutions drawn from Academia, Laboratories and Industries
• Minimum of two Indian and two American separate institutional partners (2+2 partnership mode)
• All partners to have intellectual and financial stake in the joint Center activity by contributing towards resources required for the project execution including the associated salary costs. Proof of existing funding support has to be provided with the proposal.
• Program Requirements
– Research topic of high scientific quality, originality and relevance.
– Research topic to cover thematic and basic science areas of topical and mutual interest.
And
Important Dates:
Submission Deadlines
1 March
31 August
Award Announcements
31 July
31 January
The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), established under an agreement
between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000, is an
autonomous, not-for-profit society that promotes and catalyzes Indo-US bilateral collaborations in
science, technology, engineering and biomedical research through substantive interaction among
government, academia and industry.
IUSSTF solicits proposals for activities, events, and initiatives that promote interactions between
the scientific and research communities in India and the US, such as:
• Bilateral Workshop/ Symposium/ Conference
• Training Program and Advanced Schools
• Indo-US R&D Joint Networked Center
• Indo-US Public-Private Joint Networked Center
Dr. Nishritha Bopana
Principal Science Officer
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Michael Cheetham
Head
US Outreach, IUSSTF
Email: [email protected]
Indo-US Bilateral Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences/Training Program/ Advanced Schools
Aims:
• Dissemination of information
• Awareness creation through substantive interactions between Indian and American
scientists and researchers with the explicit aim to develop sustained linkages
• Enhance scientific knowledge and awareness through a devised pedagogical course
including conducted practical classes by assimilating a mix of faculties and trainees from
both countries
• Proposal should be designed around a theme of common interest that has a high potential
for generating follow-up activities
Eligibility:
• Faculty/ scientists/ researchers from all science and technology disciplines working at
Indian and American institutions (academia, laboratories and industry)
Type and Extent of Funding:
• International and Domestic Airfare (by economy excursion class & shortest route not
exceeding prescribed limits)
• Visa fees
• Accommodation
• Other event costs
• INR 10-12 lakhs
Proposal Evaluation:
• Proposals are extensively peer reviewed both in India and the United States.
Proposal Submission:
Proposal to be submitted jointly (as a single document) by both Indian and US Principal
Investigators to:
Indo-US Networked Joint Centers
The aim of these Networked Joint Centers is to enable Indian and American scientists from academia and laboratories to carry out joint research activities by leveraging already existing infrastructure and funding through a linkage established by a virtual networked Center.
Aims of Indo-US Knowledge R & D Networked Joint Centers:
• To encourage joint project implementation on focal areas of thematic and knowledge research through networking thus, paving way to sustainable interactions by promoting excellence and developing long term relationship based on synergy of activities.
• To provide opportunities for integrating research with education.
Aims of Indo-US Public- Private Networked Joint Centers:
• To foster academia-industry partnership by promoting pre-commercial R & D activities having potential towards applied research and product development.
• To best capitalize on the scientific and technological innovation and entrepreneurship in translating ideas from bench to market place.
Eligibility:
• Qualified researchers from all Science, Technology and Engineering disciplines working at Indian and American research institutions drawn from Academia, Laboratories and Industries
• Minimum of two Indian and two American separate institutional partners (2+2 partnership mode)
• All partners to have intellectual and financial stake in the joint Center activity by contributing towards resources required for the project execution including the associated salary costs. Proof of existing funding support has to be provided with the proposal.
• Program Requirements
– Research topic of high scientific quality, originality and relevance.
– Research topic to cover thematic and basic science areas of topical and mutual interest.
Type and Extent of Funding:
• Unit exchange international and domestic travel support by economy class and shortest
route
• Local hospitality and per diem for visiting scientists (including PhD & post doc scholars)
with short stays up to 2 weeks and long stays up to 3 months
• Visa, airport transfer and medical insurance costs
• Associated cost for dissemination of research and education materials and reports
• INR 40-45 lakhs for a two-year period
Funding Duration:
• Funding is generally granted for two years.
Proposal Evaluation:
• Proposals are extensively peer reviewed both in India and the United States.
Proposal Submission:
Proposal to be submitted jointly (as a single document) by both Indian and US Principal
Investigators to:
For more information, please visit:
www.indousstf.org
Dr. Nishritha Bopana
Principal Science Officer
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Michael Cheetham
Head
US Outreach, IUSSTF
Email: [email protected]
And
Important Dates:
Submission Deadlines
31 August
Award Announcements
31 January
CALLFOR
PROPOSALS
Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum
Indo-U.S. Science & Technology ForumFulbright House, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi-110 001
www.indousstf.org
