Science Research Scheme

Science Research Scheme (SRS) is a research support programme of KSCSTE aims towards promotion of R&D activities in the State both in fundamental and applied research by providing grant for the implementation of such research projects. Regular faculties of Colleges and Scientists from Research Institutions/Research Laboratories can apply under the scheme. The scheme supports research projects in any of the identified domain themes/sub themes which will be notified from time to time. Based on the recommendations of the Programme Advisory Committee of SRS (PAC-SRS), maximum research grant of Rs.30 lakh will be provided to the selected projects for a maximum duration of 3 years.

List of SRS Pre-proposal recommended to next stage

List of selected proposals recommended for funding under SRS, KSCSTE

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.

The Research proposals are to be submitted in two stages. In the first stage, only pre-proposals will be invited. The detailed proposals need to be submitted on intimation after the review and evaluation of the pre-proposals. The proposal should fit in to any of the following domain themes/sub themes, which will be notified from time to time.

• Maximum research grant of Rs.30 lakh is provided for carrying out the research for a maximum duration of 3 years.
• Grant will be given for specific projects to cover expenditure on Manpower, Consumables, Equipment, Travel & Contingencies.
• In the case of research proposals from Central Institutions, it is desirable that there may be a State Institution as collaborator
• The research grant for the implementation of the project is released through the Implementing Institution.
• Implementing Institution is eligible for an overhead @ 10% of total expenditure subject to a ceiling of Rs.1 lakh, on successful completion of the project and after the settlement of the SE&UC.

• Principal Investigator (PI) and Co - Investigators (Co-Is) shall be regular faculty of Research Centres/Scientists in R&D Institutions, Departments of Universities, Government/ Aided Colleges in the Kerala State.
• The PI and Co-I shall have more than five years of service period left for superannuation at the time of submission of project proposal.
• The PI and Co-I should have Ph.D. in the subject area.
• MD/Ph. D in Medical Sciences is essential for the PI &Co-I from Medical institutions.
• There should be a Co-I from the Institution of PI.
• There can be more than one Co-I for interdisciplinary research projects
• In the case of research proposals from Centrally funded Institutions, it is desirable that there may be a State Institution as collaborator.
• For interdisciplinary subjects, at least one of the Co-Investigators should be an Expert with commendable experience in the specialized filed.

The Director
KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan
Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram-4

Scientist in –Charge
Dr. Siju C R
Junior Scientist
Tel: 0471–2548236
E-mail: srskerala22@gmail.com

• Guidelines
• Terms and Conditions
• Endorsement and Consent Form
• Date of Start Intimation Form
• Request for Extension
• Request for Re-appropriation
• Format for Annual Progress Report
• Format for Project Completion Report
• Format for no pending UC & SE
• Asset Transfer certificate
• Statement of Expenditure
• Utilization Certificate
• Format for Final Technical Report