The National Science and Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS) is the nodal agency responsible for assessment and benchmarking of S&T potential of the country leading to evidence-based policy planning for the S&T sector. The programme sponsors research projects/studies to potential investigators/organizations across the country in the broad areas of S&T Investment, S&T infrastructure, S&T output, S&T databases, S&T manpower, R&D productivity/efficiency etc. The thrust areas to be addressed for submission of research proposals under the present Call for Proposals. However, proposals can also be submitted in other interrelated S&T areas for consideration. The preference will be given to project proposals focusing on mapping STI at regional/ sectoral/ national level, development of framework/ advanced tools for wider usage of STI data. Proposals should adhere to global standards in terms of methodology, approaches, best practices, etc.

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