Activities of Board of Research in Nuclear Science (BRNS)

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1 Activities of Board of Research in Nuclear Science (BRNS) Dr. Chintamani Das Programme Officer Basic Science Committee Board of Research in Nuclear Science Trombay, Mumbai , India Symposium 2016, Kolkata 1

2 Board of Research in Nuclear Science ATC BSC NRFC RTAC Life Science TSC Chemical Science TSC Physical & Material Science TSC Symposium 2016, Kolkata 2

3 Board of Research in Nuclear Science (BRNS) Research Grants BRNS supports Research & Development on advanced concepts relevance to DAE Financed to the universities, research/educational institutions of higher learning and national laboratories. Work to be carried out in the institution 1. Regular Research Project (RP) 2. Young Scientist s Research Award (YSRA) Symposium 2016, Kolkata 3

4 1. Regular Research Project (RP) Eligibility: Scientists/Engineers working in universities, academic/ research institutions recognized by government and having a regular position R&D organizations of Private Industry, NGO and scientific societies are NOT ELIGIBLE. Applicant should have at least 4 year tenure in the institute. Project should have Principal Investigator (PI), Co- Investigator (CoPI) and Principal Collaborator (PC) Symposium 2016, Kolkata 4

5 Project should have Principal Investigator (PI), Co- Investigator (CI) should be from same institute CI take care of both technical and financial responsibility in absence of PI. Principal Collaborator (PC) is from any unit of DAE. Participates in project and responsible for the execution of the project. Part of the selection committee for JRF, SRF & RA Symposium 2016, Kolkata 5

6 Concept Proposals Co-ordinated Research Proposal Based on concepts proposed by the PC More than 2 projects with same PC Symposium 2016, Kolkata 6

7 Procedure for Evaluation & Funding Submission Application no. Review by experts (at least 3) Presentation by PI in the Thematic Subcommittee with experts, if recommended by Reviewers Presentation of proposals recommended by TSC s in Basic Science Committee Symposium 2016, Kolkata 7

8 BSC can give final approval, if budget is upto 35 Lakh If budget is > 35 Lakh but <45 Lakh, proposal is put up to one man committee. If budget is >45 Lakh, PI may be asked to defend his proposal in the BRNS Board. Symposium 2016, Kolkata 8

9 2. Young Scientist Research Award (YSRA) To encourage highly qualified young scientists in the initial years of their career. Eligibility: Same as Regular Research Project (RP) Except that age limit is below 35 years. YSRA Project will have only Principal Investigator (PI) Procedure for Evaluation & Funding Same as Regular Research Project (RP) Upper limit for funding is 25 Lakh. Symposium 2016, Kolkata 9

10 Funding of Symposium Fully Funded DAE-BRNS Symposiums Symposiums on topic relevant to DAE Approved by DAE & held periodically Convenor has to be from DAE Partially Funded Symposiums Symposium 2016, Kolkata 10

11 Dr. K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) To encourage to pursue a career in scientific research in the field of atomic energy Eligibility: For Engineers: Ph.D in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply) or Master's degree in Engineering (M.Tech./ M.E./M.S.) with a minimum of 2-year R&D For Scientists: Ph.D in Science (Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply). Age limit is 32 years for general candidates, 35 years for OBC and 37 years for SC/ST and physically challenged persons (as on 1st January). Only Indian Nationals can apply. Symposium 2016, Kolkata 11

12 Associateship SCIENCE: Physical and Chemical sciences; Radiation and Environmental Sciences; Life, Medical and Agricultural Sciences. ENGINEERING: Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Electrical and Electronics Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical Engineering. Symposium 2016, Kolkata 12

13 Research Associates are inducted every year for a period of two years. KSKRA are absorbed in one of the four R&D organizations of the DAE (BARC, CAT, VECC or IGCAR) against regular vacancies. The appointment is based on their performance and evaluation by the concerned DAE unit. For details follow website Symposium 2016, Kolkata 13

14 Thank you! Symposium 2016, Kolkata 14