Deadline: 7 April 2017
The Department of Science & Technology (DST),
DST’s Call on coal is focused on research, development and demonstration of power generation by using clean coal technologies. The scientific out-come of the proposal should have direct relevance to Indian scenario and should consider harnessing locally available coal efficiently and effectively.
The spectrum of activities include translational research to generate and convert know how to useful product / process etc as well as applied research aimed at performance enhancement of existing processes and systems. This would also include but not limited to Research, Design, Development and Engineering (RDD&E), Prototype Development of Product/System, Process Development, etc.
Possible R&D Themes
The call would support demand driven projects aimed at following:
- Boosting the efficiency by which coal plants convert coal to electricity or other energy forms.
- New coal technologies that can help utilities cut sulfur, nitrogen and mercury pollutants from power plants and reduce water consumption
Eligibility Criteria
- Faculties of recognized universities and academic institutions, scientists working in National Laboratories, R&D institutions and Research organizations recognized by DSIR individually or in consortium.
- Interface with select foreign University/ Institutions could be considered on a very selective basis under the overall umbrella of Science & Technology agreement with concerned country provided it does not envisage any funding to foreign partners.
- Industry participation is not mandatory but the proposals having industrial contribution would be encouraged.
- The industrial partner should have proven standing and R&D capability in the proposed R&D area.
- Participating Industry would be required to invest within its own system i.e. production/ test lines and/or develop required infrastructure to adopt research leads and is expected to bring design, engineering and development capability for the benefit of the project.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit DST Call for Proposals.