INDIA-BRAZIL BILATERAL SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2012 From 1st May 2013 to 19th July 2013

3 is the open call for the presentation of joint research projects between Indian and Brazilian groups, in the framework of Executive Programme in the Fields of Science and Technology for the period 2012-2014 (EP), signed on 30th March, 2012 between the Department of Science and Technology (Ministry of Science and Technology) of the Indian Republic and the National Council for Scientific and technological development CNPq of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of the Federative Republic of Brazil, taking as a base of the General Agreement of 2006 on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Indian and Brazilian Governments. OBJECTIVES:

To strengthen and to expand relations between both scientific communities, making possible the exchanges between Indian and Brazilian research groups, in the framework of joint scientific and technological projects, selected by the parties. Promote the implementation of joint projects able to bind R&D centres with enterprises from both countries.

ELIGIBILITY / PROJECT PARTICIPANTS AND SUBJECT AREAS: Faculty, Scientists and Academicians belonging to Universities, Deemed Universities and Research Institutes having permanent positions can apply as Principal Investigator (PI). In order to qualify for such funding, investigators are required to have a concrete and sound research proposal on any of the following areas: The priority areas for this Call as were mutally agreed are given below: a) Computer science and ICT; b) Earth Systems sciences including Ocean sciences and Climate change c) Engineering, materials and nanotechnology; d) Health & Biomedical sciences e) Mathematics f) Renewable energy, Energy efficient and Low carbon technologies; ELIGIBILITY: Programme is open to scientists, engineers, institutions engaged in advanced research in the above referred areas in India and Brazil. Joint project proposal may be submitted simultaneously by the Indian researchers to DST and by the Brazilian partners to (CNPq) in the prescribed proforma annexed herewith (Annex I). The completed project proposals must reach both the sides by 19th July 2013. Unilaterally submitted projects shall not be considered. The project proposal must include one Principal Investigator (PI) and a Co-PI each in India and Brazil. The PIs/Co-PIs have the main responsibility for scientific and financial reporting which must be done annually before the next disbursement of funding. They are also responsible for the technical as well as administrative co - ordination of the project. The project duration would be of three years. The Principal Investigator (PI) and other investigators in India

and Brazil should be Scientists/faculty members working in regular capacity in Government recognized Universities/ Deemed Universities, Academic Institutes and National Research & Development Laboratories/ Institutes. The Indian PI should not be retiring during the proposed duration of the project. COMPONENTS OF GRANT: It is expected that participating institutes themselves make provision for the use of equipment, manpower, consumables, etc. required under the project. However in deserving cases, incremental costs may also be considered on recommendations of the Project Assessment/Expert Committees. Financial support available for the exchange visit component is as follows: The sending Party shall cover entire expenses towards economy/excursion return international airfare including local travel, stay arrangement (hotel expenses and perdiem etc.) and costs of medical insurance. Additional details are indicated at Annex III. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: One original with 5 copies of the project proposal and PDF application in the prescribed formats and duly forwarded through proper channel by both the PIs should reach their respective sides at the following address: APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Joint research projects in the prescribed format duly forwarded by the Head of the Institutions are to be submitted simultaneously, by the Indian Project Leader to the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi and, by the Brazilian Project Leader to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation. Applications received by both the agencies with all necessary documents shall only be considered. Indian PIs will submit Five (one 1 original) copies of the project proposal and PDF application in the prescribed format and duly forwarded through proper channel and Brazilian PIs will submit applications in electronic form to their respective sides at the following address: India side: Dr. Jagdish Chander Scientist F, International Cooperation Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhavan New Mehrauli Road New Delhi - 110 016 Telephone: 011-26967357 Telefax: 011-26967357 E-mail: jchander@nic.in Important: Brazilian side: Dr. Flavio Velame General Coordination for International Cooperation - CNPq Telephone: + Telefax: + E-mail:

Applications received after closing date i.e. 19th July 2013 will not be considered.

Annex I INDIABRAZIL INTER-GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMME OF COOPERATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Proforma for Submission of Joint Projects Proposals A. PROJECT IDENTIFICATION 1. Title of the Project: 2. Duration of the Project: 3. Expected Date of Commencement 4. Field of Science and Technology Covered by the Proposal (4 Keywords qualifying the scope of proposal) 5. Project Investigators (PI) and Collaborating Institutions: INDIAN Name of PI: Designation: Institution's Address Tel: Fax: E-mail: Date of Birth: Name of Co-PI Designation: Institution's Address: Tel: Fax: E-mail: Date of Birth B. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1. Objectives of the Project (upto 200 words) 2. Justification for collaboration & brief information about national and international scenario in the proposed area of research (upto 200 words) 3. Scientific & technical description of the project including methodology (upto 400 words) 4. Methodology 5. Plan of work Time Schedule 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Indian Responsibilities Brazilian Responsibilities BRAZILIAN

6. Infrastructural facilities related to the project activity available in the institutions where the project work will be carried out : At the Indian Collaborating Institutes At the Brazilian Collaborating Institutes

7. Number of exchange visit required to achieve the Project Objectives (Year wise) Period 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 8. Expected results of this cooperation (e.g. joint publications, patents etc.). Are any of the expected results likely to have commercial value? (upto 100 words) 9. Bio-data of Indian and Brazilian investigators to be attached. [The description should highlight the expertise of the PI(s) in the proposed field of work supported by citing relevant publications only. (to be appended in about 2 pages)] C . ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1. Project Cost (Indian scientists visiting Brazilian) Year Exchange Visits Indian Scientists to Brazilian (international travel from place of work in India to place of work at Brazilian Republic including local travel, medical insurance, visa fee and stay in Brazil) Contingency Total India to Brazil Number Duration Brazil to India Number Duration

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Overheads (@10%) Total Project Cost (Brazilian scientists visiting India) Year Exchange Visits Brazilian Scientists to India (international travel from place of work in Brazil to place of work in India including local travel, medical insurance, visa fee and stay in India) Contingency Total

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year Overheads (@10%) Total

2. Signatures of the Project Investigators & Co investigators

INDIAN 3. Declaration from the Heads of the Collaborating Institutions: It is certified that

BRAZILIAN

i) The Institutions agree to participate in this Joint Research Project; ii) the Institutions shall provide infrastructure & necessary facilities for implementing the joint project; iii) the Institutions assume to undertake financial & other management responsibility for the part of the project work to be carried out at their institution; and iv) the back-up funding for manpower, consumable etc. is available to this project. Signature & Seal of the Head of the Institutions

INDIAN

BRAZILIAN

Annex II INDIABRAZIL INTER-GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMME OF COOPERATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Application Form for the Exchange Visit)*

1. Title of the Project & DST reference no. : 2. Name and position with full official address of the visiting scientist: (Including his/her Passport No., Phone, Fax, Email, Sex) 3. VISIT DETAILS: 3.1. (i) Period of visit: (ii) Duration (in days): (iii) Place(s) to be visited: From:__________ To:_________

3.2 Whether any visit(s) have taken place previously under this project: (if yes, please fill the following table in chronological order): Period of visit From To Name(s) of scientist(s) Country visited

3.3 Name position and address of the host scientist (attach a copy of the invitation letter) 4. Brief status of the work achieved so far (in general terms): 5. Brief Work Plan and purpose of the proposed visit: Certified that the visiting scientist is presently working on the above mentioned project and is affiliated to the Institute/department/laboratory/University as from to ..

Name & Signature of the Project Coordinator

Head of the Department/Institute Date:

*To be submitted at the time of seeking approval for specific exchange visits after the sanction of the project.

Annex III FINANCIAL TERMS 1. The sending Party shall cover entire international travel expenses to the state of the receiving Party and back for persons sent pursuant to this Programme of Cooperation, including local travel and stay arrangement (hotel expenses and perdiem etc.) in the state of the receiving Party. 2. The sending Party shall also cover costs of medical insurance effected for persons sent pursuant to this Programme of Cooperation for the period of stay in the state of the receiving Party, including costs related to the repatriation of ill persons; health care shall be provided to the sent persons in accordance with legal regulations in force and effect in the state of the receiving Party. 3. The Indian scientists visiting Brazil shall be provided: i) Airfare from place of work in India to place of visit in Brazil by lowest economy class ii) Medical Insurance & Visa Charges iii) Perdiem @ US $ 50 per day for short term (up to 7 days) and US $ 40 per day for long term visit (more than 7 days) iv) Accommodation in hotel (upto US $ 100 per night) v) Local transport in Brazil (upto US $ 25 per day) 4. The Brazilian side will render assistance in organising suitable economical accommodation on rent to the visiting Indian scientists nearer to their working place in Brazil. The rent, however, would be paid by the Indian scientist from his receipts. ..