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: Honorarium payable to Retired Investigation/Scientist/Technocrats.

Click here: List of Books Published

Click here for the Guidelines of the scheme

Click here for the Clarification on Guidelines of scheme

Click here for the Format


Contact
For more information on USERS :

Shri SS Kohli
Director / Scientist F
SERC
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan
New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110 016.
Tele: 011-26590499
Email : sskohli at nic dot in