DST is inviting Project Proposals under Scheme for Young Scientist and Technologist 2025 (SYST). The last date of submission is March 31.
About SYST
Scheme for Young Scientist & Technologist (SYST) programme of Department of Science and Technology (DST) aims to motivate and nurture young scientist & technologists who have adequate background and training in fields of science and technology and inclined to undertake application oriented socially relevant research projects.
Young Scientists are supported for finding affordable and adaptable Science and Technological (S&T) solutions for identified socio-economic challenges and strengthening the livelihood of marginalized communities for sustainable and inclusive development of society.
Thrust Areas
Call for project proposals are invited in two components* under the following identified thrust areas:
- Technologies in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
- Green Technologies: Solutions for underutilized crops/ Vegetables, Sustainable Rural Housing, Textile from Natural fibres and additives, Health and Hygiene for underprivileged
- Renewable Energy: Solutions for Sustainable livelihoods
- Marine Biology: Priority on seaweed and fisheries transformative technologies
- Waste Valorisation: Turning Agro/animal waste into Economic Resources
- Occupational Health and Safety: Reducing Drudgery and Enhancing Worker Welfare
*COMPONENT A: For Employed Young Scientists
*COMPONENT B: Special Call for Unemployed Young Scientists (for SC/ ST category)
Eligibility
The project proposals should aim at providing solutions for socio-economic problems through S&T interventions. The project proposals should be submitted only in the identified thrust areas given in the call document. The following organizations/institutes are eligible for receiving financial support:
- Government Academic Institutions (Central and State Government), Government S&T bodies, R&D Labs etc.
- Private Academic Institutions (Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions and Government Aided Colleges recognized or regulated by UGC/AICTE/MCI/DCI/PCI etc) – would be considered as Non-Government Organization (NGO) and shall use ‘NGO/ VO’ option during the process of online submission of proposal.
How to Submit?
Interested candidates can submit entries via this page.
Deadline
Last Date and Time for Submission of Online Proposals: 31/03/2025, 11:59 PM
