Call for Proposals

Call for Submission of Project Proposal for Centre for Policy Research

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India is mandated to develop and deliver public policy support for the promotion of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in the country. The Policy Research Cell (PRC), DST aims to strengthen the evidence-based policy research mechanism in the country through establishment of Centres for Policy Research (CPR) focusing on specific themes.

Eligibility: 1. Qualifying Criteria for Institutions hosting the CPRs: a) The CPR is expected to be led by an investigator with a proven track record and expertise central to the research theme of the proposal. b) The CPR should be created within the existing institutional framework. The Team leader/ Project Investigator will have the primary responsibility for administering the project, for overseeing the development of the programme and submitting the reports to DST. 2. Criteria for the Project Investigators spearheading DST’s programme: a) The Principal Investigator must be a researcher working in permanent capacity at the institution (only within state) dealing with subject area proposed. b) He / She must have at least 5 years of regular service still remaining at the institution where the current work is proposed, and have a proven track record of knowledge and expertise central to the thematic focus of the CPR as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, patents etc.

 Last date: Friday, May 30, 2025

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