India-Korea Joint Program of Cooperation in Science and Technology: Call For Joint Project Proposals.
The Indo-Korean Joint Program of Cooperation in Science & Technology facilitates bilateral cooperation between the scientists and researchers from within two countries by way of joint R&D projects and technical mission.
Core Areas: Republic of Korea invites Indian and Korean scientists or researchers to submit proposals for joint research projects in the following fields:
- Nutrition & Food Safety,
- Chemical & Biochemical Technologies,
- Water Resources & Environment,
- Green Mobility (Transportation)
- Information & Communication Technologies
Eligibility Conditions: The Program is open to the following catagories:
- Scientists,
- Engineers,
- Institutions
- Countries Involved: located in India or the Republic of Korea that are engaged in advanced research in one or more of the subject mentioned above.
Project proposal must include – name of one PI (Principal Investigator) and a Co-PI (Co-Principal Investigator each in India and in the Republic of Korea.
Benefits / Supports: Kind of support available for Joint Project are as follows:
Duration: 3 years.
Projects on both sides must pass the annual evaluation in each country for continuation of funding for subsequent year.
Funds will be provided in following catagories:
- To facilitate the objective of the Project,
- Manpower cost,
- Consumables and minor accessories,
- Research expenses,
- Project related visits of Indian and Korean
Selection Criteria: The following criteria will be taken into consideration for selection of proposals:
- The scientific merit of the collaborative project
- Scientific excellence of the projects
- Synergy / Complementarity aspects
- Mutual advancement of research through the transfer of knowledge and expertise
- Ability of the teams to successfully complete the project
- Expected research outputs
Deadline: Oct 17, 2016
