tyle="text-align: center;">DST Scheme for Young Scientist & Technologist (SYST) Programme – Applications Open
Government of India
Ministry of Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology
SEED-SSTP Division
Scheme for Young Scientist & Technologist (SYST) Programme
CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2025
The Scheme for Young Scientist & Technologist (SYST) programme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) aims to motivate and nurture young scientists and technologists with adequate background and training in science and technology. It encourages them to undertake socially relevant action research projects. The programme promotes young scientists in finding affordable and adaptable Science and Technological (S&T) solutions for identified socio-economic challenges and livelihood enhancement of marginalized communities for sustainable and inclusive development of society.
Proposals are invited under two components* in the following thrust areas:
- Technologies in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry
- Green Technologies: Solutions for underutilized crops/vegetables, sustainable rural housing, textiles from natural fibers and additives, health and hygiene for the 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
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Basic and Applied Sciences/MD/MS. Those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis will also be considered.
- Age: Less than 40 years on the last date of submission of the application.
- Age relaxation of 5 years for Women/Differently-abled (Divyangjan)/SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates.
- For unemployed young scientists (Component B):
- Must be affiliated with Academic (Govt/Pvt) S&T departments or S&T Institutions.
- The host organization must agree to facilitate project execution and provide necessary infrastructure.
Mentor: Must hold a Permanent/Regular position and have expertise in the proposed area of intervention.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a soft copy of the proposal through http://onlinedst.gov.in before or on 31st March 2025, using the prescribed format available on the DST website www.dst.gov.in. The project tenure should not exceed three years.
A Screening Committee constituted by DST will evaluate the proposals. Only selected candidates will be invited for a presentation.
For more information, refer to the DST website: https://dst.gov.in/programmes-innitiatives
NOTE:
- Basic exploratory research proposals and surveys will not be considered.
- Previously rejected proposals should not be resubmitted.
- Candidates must submit only one proposal.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without consideration.
- If recommended, projects will not be transferred to another scientist/researcher.
For any queries regarding proposal submission, contact:
011-29512324
Dr. Anita Aggarwal (HEAD): [email protected]
Dr. Akanksha Gupta (Scientist): [email protected]
Science for Equity, Empowerment & Development (SEED) Division
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016
Download the application format here
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