Call for Proposals 2024-25: NSTMIS-DST Programme

The National Science and Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS) Programme of Department of Science and Technology is entrusted with the task of collection, collation, analysis and dissemination of vital S&T information at a national level for evidence-based policy planning for the S&T sector.

Key theme areas for consideration for under the present Call for Proposals 2024-25 under NSTMIS Programme:

Set-1	Technology Studies Commercialization of technologies Deep-Tech Technologies Low-cost technologies for masses. Technology Disruptions
Set-2	STI intervention for Viksit Bharat 2047 Study on target setting/prioritizing the goals for STI indicators in terms of financial and human resources, infrastructure and outcomes for strengthening of STI ecosystem. AI tools for mapping and forecasting of STI indicators & other allied areas.
Set-3	S&T Policy Studies Policies, institutional structures and mechanisms for promotion of innovation & growth. Ease of doing research Empirical study on national and international collaboration on research & innovation in emerging areas. Impact studies on S&T key programmes/missions of government. CSR funding for research and its impact
Set-4	Research Assessment Studies Bibliometric studies and S&T mapping including Capacity Building R&D performance measurements in terms of public-private, strategic and social goods: Development of tools / methodologies / matrices / benchmarks

The preference will be given to project proposals focusing on mapping STI at regional/ sectoral/ national level, development of framework/ advanced tools for wider usage of STI data. Proposals should adhere to global standards in terms of methodology, approaches, best practices, etc.

List of previously supported projects: https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/scientific-engineering-research/national-science-technology-management-information-system-nstmis

Last date of call: 19.01.2025

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