wsd@kscste

KSCSTE has instituted this scheme, Engineering Support & Co-ordinated Research for Specially Talented children (ESCORT), to provide engineering and technological interventions to nurture and provide necessary support for the differentially abled children in Kerala.  Students with impairment are likely to have more problems and difficulties in sensory, cognitive and psychiatric areas and also suffering in physical strength and other health-related challenges. The scheme support projects to carryout research in the area of Technological Aspects in disability studies and provide necessary engineering oriented technical interventions to develop implements to aid and assist physically or mentally challenged children. Based on the recommendations of the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC), research grant will be provided to the selected projects for a maximum duration of 2 years.

Project Proposals will be invited through notification in the website of KSCSTE, once in a year. The Proposals can be submitted through online only on notification and during the active time. Proposals submitted in any other mode will not be considered and summarily rejected.

  • Maximum research grant of Rs.10 lakh is provided for carrying out the research for a maximum duration of 2 years.
  • Grant will be given for specific projects to cover expenditure on Manpower, Consumables, Equipment, Travel & Contingencies.
  • The research grant for the implementation of the project is released through the Implementing/ Tie-up Institution.
  • Implementing/ Tie-up institution is eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of Rs.50,000/-, on successful completion of the project and after the settlement of the SE&UC.
  • Scientists/ Researchers/Teachers from Academic Institutions (Universities, Colleges, Schools) in Kerala.
  • Non- Governmental Organizations/Self-financing Institutions in the Kerala State who are involved in Science & technology activities (should have a minimum of 3yeras registration under the Right of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016)
  • Medical Professionals in the Kerala State who are involved in the research & development of medical devices and aids.
  • Individual innovators (The applicant should possess a degree in Science/ Engineering or Diploma in Engineering in Kerala. Prior experience in developing innovative projects will be an added advantage)

Dr. K. Vijayakumar
Principal Scientist
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004.
Tel: 0471–2548214
Website: http://www.kscste.kerala.gov.in