India: National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Kerala
About Us
The National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, is a premier Institute of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), involved in multidisciplinary R&D programmes of both basic and applied nature across scientific disciplines for economic, environmental and societal benefits for the people of India.
NIIST is engaged in R&D of five broad areas namely (i) Microbial Process Technology, (ii) Agroprocessing Technology, (iii) Materials Science & Technology, (iv) Chemical Science & Technology and (v) Environmental Technology. NIIST offers excellent infrastructure support, start-up research funding along with a vibrant environment to perform research in a unique interdisciplinary environment, wherein scientists enjoy a mix of individual freedom and collective scientific support to undertake research of international quality, Product Development/ Technology Innovation/Applied Technology etc. within the mandate of the Institute.