Utilisation Of The Scientific Expertise Of Retired Scientists (USERS)

The Department during the seventh five-year plan introduced the scheme Utilisation of the Scientific Expertise of Retired Scientists (USERS). The main objective of the scheme is to utilise expertise and potential of large number of eminent scientists in the country who remain active and deeply motivated to participate in S&T development activities even after their retirement. The scheme has continued to play a significant role in involving a large number of retired scientists in S&T developmental activities. The main activity under the programme is preparation of books/monographs/state-of-the-art reports. Annually, about 25 retired scientists are supported. The project duration is normally for two years and the Scientists awarded in this scheme are given an honorarium.

Objectives

• Utilising expertise and potential of large number of eminent scientists in the country who remain active and deeply motivated to participate in S&T development activities even after their retirement.
  
• Preparation of books/monographs/state of the art reports.

Click here for the Guidelines of the scheme

Click here for the Format

Click here: Honorarium for Retired Scientists

Contact

For more information on USERS please contact :

Head
SERC
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan
New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016.
Tele: 011-26590285
Email : venktesh at nic dot in
Website: serc-dst.org