Deadline: 24 May 2017
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) from Indian side and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) from Norwegian side is currently seeking applicants for its joint funding of collaborative research projects in renewable energy to achieve world-class scientific results.
The purpose of the call is to strengthen both industrial collaboration to the benefit of companies in both countries, and collaboration between R&D institutions.
Thematic Areas
- Renewable Energy
- Hydropower
- Wind and Ocean Energy
- Solar Energy
- Bioenergy
- Energy System
- Grid Integration
- Off-grid energy systems
- Energy storage
- Energy Use and planning
- Smart cities
Funding Information
- A budget of up to NOK 8 million (equivalent to INR 6, 3 Cr) in total will be available from the RCN.
- The total budget from the Indian Department of Science and Technology will cover activity matching funding and in-kind contributions subject to max of Rs. 40 Lac per project for a total duration of 3 years for mutually agreed number of projects.
- Funding may be sought for innovation type projects. The projects can have duration of up to 3 years, including dissemination and network activities (workshops, conferences).
- The proposed RCN projects should have funding from RCN in the following range:
- NOK 1-2 million – INR 7,88 millions – 1,57 laks.
Eligibility Criteria
- Joint proposals must be developed in cooperation between Principal Investigators (PIs) representing an industry company in Norway and an industrial partner in India.
- Each partner PI must submit separate research proposal from their institution. There should not be more than one contract partner from each country in each project. It is required to have one (or more) research institution(s) as collaborating partner in each country.
- Commitment for own contribution from the company must be shown in the application. It is not open for participants from other countries than India and Norway.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply by sending their applications at the address given on the website.
Eligible Countries: Norway and India.
For more information, please visit Department of Science and Technology.