DST WTI Call 2019
DST India – Call for Research Proposals under Water Technology InitiativeResearch, Technology and Innovation on Nexus of water with Energy, Food, Health. Interested and eligible candidates can check out all of the details on the types of proposals, the objectves, application procedure and more below:
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WTI call 2019
Call for Research Proposals under Water Technology InitiativeResearch, Technology and Innovation on Nexus of water with
Energy, Food, Health
1. Preamble:
Water Technology Initiative is a demand-oriented user-centric initiative which
includes development research in laboratories as well as applied research in
field. The scope of initiative covers the entire value chain of R&D right from the water
oriented applied research, pre-competitive technology development, technology
based classification & assessment of technology options, pilot-demonstration of
technology leads from laboratories and academic institutions to evolve a basket of
technology options and mounting of technically, socially, environmentally and
eventually, affordable convergent solutions suited to the socio-economic context.
Based on stakeholders’ consultation, it is being inferred that there is a need to
promote research for a cross-sectoral interface in the water domain. This is necessary
to enhance access to water supply and services and reduce
different sections and regions which calls for a multi-goal optimisation process
accounting for sectoral integration of water-food-energy with health-education equity.
2. Objective of Call:
The objective of the call is to mobilize study, research, innovation and technology
proposals to explore, understand and address nexus of water issues with the sectors
e.g. energy, food, health, infrastructure etc. in the context of existing and emerging
water challenges in the country especially with reference to reliable availability of
water for drinking, municipal, and agricultural requirements. The scope of this call will not include sensing and treatment of industrial waste water and water use
efficiency in the industrial sector. The present call would support thematic lab based
Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) on Water quality sensing,
analysis, treatment and management for addressing issues related to Water-food,
Water-Energy, Water-Health, Water-Energy-Food-Health and other cross-sectoral
Nexus. The topics could include:
I. Treatment and management of Water quality for Public Health, water-related
disasters, cleaning the rivers etc.
II. System optimization of water supply &treatment systems for optimal water
& energy use.
III. New Sensor technologies and intelligent sensor products for real-time
measurement of water quality and quantity in energy operations.
IV. Sustainable options for water quality such as in-situ remediation.
V. Study of transport and fate of Emerging Contaminants, PPCP and Pesticides.
VI. Sustainable water harvesting, recharge and porous cities (usability, health
impacts, efficiency & safe use etc.)
VII. Sustainable Desalination Technologies.
VIII. Optimizing water quality and quantity for different usage.
The above topics are only illustrative and any other topic addressing call spirit
can be considered under this call. The call would include the following components:
3.1 Action ResearchSustainable Integration of alternate energy sources stream:
Concept: Proposal should aim at conducting a scientific study of the nexus of
water issues with other sectors and the outcome should be an evidence-based action plan.
Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular
position in recognized Academic Organization /Public funded R&D Institution / Laboratories, state S&T councils in partnership with other academic/ R&D organisation. A partnership of water with other researchers are nexus area is essential.
Project Cost: Not exceeding Rs. 70 lakh (indicative) where equipment cost is not
expected to exceed 30% of the project cost.
Project duration: 3 years maximum
3.2 Applied Research Stream: Leading to the establishment of Proof-of-Concept.
Concept: Proposal should explore innovative ideas with a view to showcase the unique advantages of their idea over existing alternatives and to demonstrate that their innovative idea has the ability to address a significant end-user need. This has to be substantiated by clear the articulation on need supported by quantitative performance statement from the participating user.
Eligibility: The proposals have to be submitted in the institute – user – industry partnership only. The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular position in recognized Academic Organization /Public funded R&D Institution/ Laboratories, state S&T councils in partnership with other academic/ R&D organisation, DSIR recognized SIRO organization state line departments. The industry associations are encouraged to participate and partner. The industry should be interested to explore innovative ideas, Research and in encouraging the development of Concept. The company/industry may show a willingness to involve in the project through industry
attributable technical inputs and resources in-kind.
Project Cost: Not exceeding Rs. 70 lakh (indicative) where equipment cost is not
expected to exceed 30% of the project cost.
Project duration: 3 years maximum
3.3Technology Stream: Leading to Lab Scale Demonstration.
Concept: Proposal should explore innovative ideas with a view to showcase the unique advantages of their idea over existing alternatives and to demonstrate that their innovative idea has the ability to address a significant end-user need. This has to be substantiated by clear the articulation on need supported by quantitative performance statement from the participating user.
Eligibility: The proposals have to be submitted in the industry –institute – user
partnership only. The proposals are to be led by faculties/ scientists working in a regular position in recognized academic institutions, public funded R&D Institution/ Laboratories, state S&T councils in partnership with other academic/ R&D organisation, state line
departments, S&T based voluntary organisation, DSIR recognized SIRO organization etc. Participation of industries/ start-ups and industry association is strongly recommended. The role of industry in the proposal should be tangible and it should show interest in promoting or encouraging the developed technology. The company/industry has to be willing to contribute at least 10% of the project cost.
Project Cost: No ceiling. Lab Scale Demonstration plant costs will be admissible
based on the project requirement. However, other equipment costs
should not exceed 30% of the project cost.
Project duration: 2 years maximum
3.3Solution Stream: Leading to Pilot Scale Demonstration for technology in field
setting.
Eligibility: The proposals are to be led by Users(Utility, Panchayat, Municipal
Corporation) and have to be submitted in partnership mode only by any User along with faculties/ scientists working in a regular position in recognized academic institutions, public funded R&D Institution/ Laboratories, DSIR recognized R&D organization.
Project Cost: No ceiling. The Scheme provides grants to academic/R&D
institute(s), technically supporting the applicant user as a partner for the success of the project, for setting up of the demonstration plant, provided the partner user demonstrates a willingness to validate the technology through providing tangible inputs to the project.
Project duration: 2 years maximum (18 months for installation and 6 months for
assessment of technology.)
Proposal Formulation:
The applicants are encouraged to identify current & emerging challenges on the identified topic in consultation with stakeholders. The relevance of the research should be based on identified need. The formulation exercise would typically involve collecting site-specific conditions and assessing holistic water requirement and identifying nexus issues. The strategy for the sustainability of intervention post-intervention also needs to be explicitly stated.
Criteria for evaluation:
The proposals would generally be evaluated based on the following criteria.
However, weightage of each of these criterions will vary depending upon the
anticipated output of each stream:
i) Demand or need of proposed work
ii) Credibility Track Record and commitment of Project Team
iii) Novelty, feasibility and scientific merit of proposed work
iv) The superiority of proposed work over existing alternatives. (not applicable for 3.1)
v) Proposed formulation with a clear definition of problem proposal is going to solve, why it is an important, clear articulation of methodology and delineation of roles and responsibilities.
vi) Potential, Technical, social, environmental and economic viability of proposed work.
DST at the behest of Expert Panel may introduce any other criteria considered to be critical for successful implementation of the project.
How to Apply:
Proposal Format and Submission:
Proposals may be submitted at e-PMS (onlinedst.gov.in) under Technology Mission Division in prescribed format of Individual Proposal which is available on e-PMS and at DST website
Two (2) hard copies of uploaded research proposal should also be sent to Dr. Neelima Alam, Scientist ‘E’, Technology Mission Division (E&W), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi- 110016 by Speed Post and reach before the closing date of the call. The envelope should be superscribed with the “WTI call 2019 – Research, Technology and Innovation on Nexus of water with Energy, Food, Health:——— (Action Research Sustainable Integration of alternate energy sources stream/ Applied Research Stream/Technology Stream/Solution Stream), Name of Principal Investigator”.
Important Dates:
- Call Opening Date: 14th March 2019
- Call Closing Date:
15thMay2019– 30th June 2019
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