The Department of Science Technology DST had initiated a highly focused programme quot Cognitive Science Research Initiative CSRIquot in 2008 during 11th Five-year plan.
The Cognitive Science Research Initiative facilitates a platform to the scientific community to work for better solution of challenges related with cognitive disorders and social issues through various psychological tools batteries, early diagnosis better therapies, intervention technologies and rehabilitation programmes.
Objectives of DST Cognitive Science Research Initiative
Cognitive Science Research Initiative is aimed to revolutionize research in various fields, such as
• Nature and origins of mental disorders, of physiological, social and neuro-chemical origins.
• Design of better learning tools and educational paradigms.
• Design of better software technologies and artificial intelligence devices.
• Streamlining of social policy formulation and analysis. Thrust Areas Cognitive science has wide horizons which cover different aspects of cognition.
DST has identified specific thrust areas in Cognitive Science which include Foundations of Cognition Language and Cognition Computational Intelligence Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience etc.
Support Available under CSRI
1. Individual RD Projects Grant is available for RD projects in any thrust areas identified. Support will be provided for Equipment, Manpower and another research grant.
2. Multi-centric Mega Projects Multi-centric projects are encouraged to provide better solution of issues related to social relevance, a better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and their therapeutics.
3. Post-Doctoral FellowshipTwo years ‘ Post-Doctoral Fellowship‘ Programme is aimed to develop human resource in Cognitive Sciences. The Scheme provides Opportunities to Young Scientists below 40 years for pursuing innovative research in frontier areas of Cognitive Science.
4. Support for Schools, Training, Workshops, Conferences etc The CSRI programme extends partial support for organizing conference/seminar/symposia/training programmes/workshops/schools on a selective basis.
The support is provided to Academic or Research Institutions, Universities and other Professional bodies to encourage young researchers and keep the scientific community abreast of the latest developments in various areas of Cognitive Science.
Important dates:
(04.01.2021 to 15.02.2021)
