Call for Proposals 2020 India Clean Energy Material Platform (IC-MAP)

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Integrated Clean Energy Material Acceleration Platform invites application for Call for Proposals 2020 India from eligible and interested candidates

About- The objective of setting up Integrated Clean Energy Material Acceleration Platform (IC-MAP) is to accelerate the discovery of high performance low cost clean energy materials for energy harnessing, energy storage and energy efficiency for diverse sectors such as power, buildings, transportation, storage, construction etc. Each IC- MAP is expected to focus its activities on a specific segment of above thrust areas, identify the gaps and missing links and commit to a tangible output over a time frame of 3 years.

IC-MAP needs to also leverage the R&D infrastructure already available and bring in funding from private sector. It is important that the research consortium is engaged in cutting edge R&D and has proven research and technical competence to execute the project. The lead organization hosting the MAP should have the ability to connect with various stakeholders to translate the research outputs for practical applications.

Research/Job Area-

Focus:
 Advanced theoretical, applied physical chemistry/materials science, next-generation computing, artificial intelligence (machine learning) and robotics tools in a fully integrated approach to help model, simulate, predict, synthesize, characterize, and test the properties and performance of new clean energy materials up to 10 times faster.

Target Materials:
 High performance low cost clean energy materials for energy harnessing, energy storage and energy efficiency for diverse sectors such as power, buildings, transportation, storage, construction etc.
 Combining material science with three key technologies – robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced computing to accelerate development of Clean Energy materials.

Location- India

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Eligibility/Qualification–

Faculties/Scientists working in a regular position in recognized Academic Organization /Public funded R&D Institution/ Laboratories. The participation of industries and industry associations is also strongly recommended. However, they would be required to partner with Academia or R&D organizations.
 The shortlisted researchers will also be given the opportunity to collaborate with other Mission Innovation countries working in this domain and an exposure visit may be planned if the domain area matches with parallel initiatives elsewhere.

Assessment criteria for Expressions of Interest:

Expressions of Interest of IC-MAP Proposals will be considered by the Evaluation Committee. Applicants will not only be assessed on their professional background and expertise, but also on their personal skills that are needed in this interactive process of joint research development and competencies in terms of cocreation and interdisciplinary research.

Overall, the selection will be based on the specific criteria outlined below:

Academic / professional attributes

  • Strength of expertise relevant to the thematic focus as defined in this call document;
  • The ability to develop innovative and high-quality research ideas from a systems perspective;
  • The potential to contribute to research between disciplines.
    Personal attributes
  • The ability to work in a team across disciplines and nations;
  • The motivation and ability to work in an interdisciplinary group (e.g. openness to new ideas, ways of
    thinking and working, creative, curious, collaborative, etc).
    The Evaluation Committee will seek a balance of complementary expertise to be present. Participants
    will be chosen to allow balanced representation in the different fields of expertise.

Job/Position Description- 

Components of Funding:
 Additional research manpower especially hired for the project in India (existing research manpower will not be eligible for funding).
 Travel (domestic and international) for student / researcher mobility
 Dissemination activities and stakeholder workshops
 Contingent expenditure such as stationery, incidentals etc.
 Equipment, wherever possible, researchers are advised to make use of existing facilities and equipment, including those hosted at MI countries. If equipment is needed as part of the research proposal, applicants must follow DST norm for requesting equipment which will be made available only on the basis of strong dedicated requirement for the project.
 Outsourcing / Fabrication costs.

How to Apply-

Please submit the EoI online at http://onlinedst.gov.in/Login.aspx.

Soft copy is also to be emailed to ranjith.krishnapai@gov.in.on or before 30 September 2020.

Evaluation Process:
The evaluation process will be conducted in two stages:
Stage-I: All interested applicants are invited to submit an Expressions of Interest.
Stage-II: From these initial submissions, Evaluation Committee (EC) will shortlist the eligible applicants through peer review process. A consortium / consortia will evolve out of these eligible participants and they will be required to submit the detailed proposal for setting up material acceleration platform. The EC will be constituted by DST.

Applicants found eligible at Stage-I evaluation will be requested to submit detailed proposals for participation in Stage-II and these will be critically evaluated by constituted expert committees in India

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Last Date for Apply– 30 September 2020

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