NATIONAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM


	as on January 1997
	DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (DAE)

Introduction

The Department of Atomic Energy supports research programmes in Nuclear Science and Technology through the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS). BRNS supports research projects and funds conferences, symposia and workshops. It also provides prestigious Dr. K. S. Krishnan fellowships for distinguished students to work at an institution of their choice.

Name of scheme

R&D Projects Scheme

DAE Young Scientists ResearchAward

Dr. K.S. Krishnan Fellowships

R&D Projects Scheme

Objective

Fostering research capabilities and manpower development in universities and similar institutions of higher learning and research.

Who can submit a proposal

Faculty members of the universities and other similar educational and research institutions.

When and how to submit a proposal

All research proposals should be in the prescribed format in Form 94A of BRNS. Copies of the form can be obtained from the Scientific Secretary.

Areas of research support

		BasicSciences (Physics and Chemistry)
		Life and Medical Sciences
		Engineering Sciences
		Materials Science
		Electronics and instrumentation
		Isotopes applications in Industry
		Food and Agricultural Sciences
		Radiation and Environmental Sciences

Components of grant

Funds can be provided for equipment, staff, consumables, contingencies, travel, technical assistance, overheads..

Items not allowed out of grant

Infrastructural facilities like building, airconditioner, furniture, fixture etc.

Mechanism of implementation and monitoring

The research proposals are referred to the concerned Advisory committee. The proposals are thereafter referred to specialists in the field and members of the Advisory committee. Proposals requiring large funding, a sub-committee consisting of experts in the field is constituted for initial evaluation. In such cases, members of the Advisory committee may visit the institution or invite the Investigator to assess the laboratory facilities. The Advisory committees forward its recommendations on each research proposal to BRNS. BRNS makes its recommendations to the DAE. Based on the recommendations of BRNS , new proposals are approved by DAE.

For all major projects a monitoring committee is constituted. For projects not having a principal collaborator from DAE, a coordinator from DAE is nominated. The investigators are required to present their progress of work to the Advisory committee members and experts in the field.

Five copies of the project completion report (PCR) are required to be submitted to DAE. These are referred and reviewed by the Advisory committee. One copy of PCR is kept in the library of BARC

DAE Young Scientist Research Award Objective

Objective

To support young scientists below the age of 35 years in their initial years of settling down in a career of R&D.

Who can submit a proposal

Scientists/engineers working in universities, academic institutions of higher learning having a regular position.

When and how to submit a proposal

Against advertisement released normally in the month of July/August every year.

Areas of research support

		Physics
		Chemistry
		Life and Medical Sciences
		Engineering Sciences
		Materials Science
		Electronics and instrumentation
		Food and Agricultural Sciences
		Radiation and Environmental Sciences
		Radioisotope applications

Components of grant

Equipment, consumables, travel and other contingencies. Staff salaries are provided in exceptional cases. The maximum limit of cost of the project is Rs. 5.00 lakhs.

Items not allowed out of grant

Infrastructure and overheads.

Mechanism of implementation and monitoring

The proposals are short listed based on the academic performance of the applicant and project reviewer’s comments. The concerned Advisory committee invites the applicant for presentation. Recommendations of the Advisory committee are reviewed by the BRNS and final selected list of applicants is forwarded to Secretary, DAE for approval.

The Advisory committee monitors the projects through six monthly reports from the investigators.

Five copies of the project completion report (PCR) are required to be submitted to DAE. These are referred and reviewed by the Advisory committee. One copy of PCR is kept in the library of BARC.

Dr. K.S. Krishnan Fellowships

Objective

To support talented science and engineering graduates.

Who can submit a proposal

Students with M.Sc./B.Pharm/B.V.Sc./B.Sc.(Agri)/B.Tech/B.E/ M.B.B.S. qualifications for JRF positions and students with M.Phil/M.Pharm/M.V.Sc./M.Sc.(Agri)/M.Tech/M.E./M.D. qualifications for SRF positions. Students should have passed UGC-CSIR examination for fellowships in science discipline and GATE examination for engineering discipline.

When and how to submit a proposal

Against advertisement released normally in the month of July/August every year.

Areas of research support

		Physics
		Chemistry
		Civil engineering
		Mechanical engineering
		Electrical engineering
		Chemical engineering
		Metallurgy
		Electronics and Communications
		Computer Sciences/engineering
		Food and Agricultural sciences
		Radiation and Environmental sciences
		Earth sciences

Mechanism of implementation and monitoring

After preliminary screening of applications, a selection committee interviews the candidates and grades them. A core committee reviews the gradings and the names of recommended candidates are forwarded to DAE for awarding the fellowships.

Annual progress reports submitted by the fellow through his guide is evaluated and based on the report submitted by the Chairman of the selection committee, his tenure is either extended or terminated. In some cases, the fellow is invited to BARC for presenting his to a committee of experts.

Contact Address

The Scientific Secretary, BRNS

Department of Atomic Energy

6th Floor Central Complex BARC,

Trombay Bombay - 400 085