The Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE), has a scheme for providing partial travel assistance to deserving bright young Scientists and Research Scholars working in state
The Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE), has a scheme for providing partial travel assistance to deserving bright young Scientists and Research Scholars working in state
The Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE), has a scheme for providing partial travel assistance to deserving bright young Scientists and Research Scholars working in an academic or research institution located in Himachal Pradesh for participating in a National/ and International Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop held within India or abroad.
The scheme does not provide assistance towards lodging, boarding, maintenance, registration fees, taxi fare and other costs
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Partial Coverage: The scheme provides support for a portion of the total travel expenses incurred by the beneficiaries.
Financial Assistance: For international travel, the scheme offers support up to a maximum of Rs. 60,000/- or 60% of the total travel expenses, whichever is lower. This financial assistance helps offset a significant portion of the travel costs for international trips.
In-Country Travel Support: For travel within the country, the scheme provides a maximum support of Rs. 10,000/- or 60% of the total travel expenses, whichever is lower. This assistance helps beneficiaries cover a portion of their travel costs within the country.
Flexibility: The scheme allows beneficiaries to utilize the financial support as per their travel requirements, be it international or in-country travel.
State Council Support: The State Council is responsible for providing the specified travel support under this scheme, ensuring that beneficiaries receive the designated financial assistance.
Check the official website for the required-document list.
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
Obtain and Fill Application Form: Obtain the application form for the PATSS scheme. Complete the application form and provide your bio-data as required. Attach Essential Documents: Ensure that the following essential documents are properly attached and tagged with the application:
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
One copy of the completed application form and bio-data. Degree certificate (proof of eligibility). Date of birth certificate. Copy of the letter from another national or international agency committing to bear partial travel costs. Detailed letter of invitation from the conference organizers. Abstract of the paper you will be presenting at the conference. Certificate from the concerned airline indicating the cost of return airfare by economy class via the shortest route
Step 3: Offline application — step 3
3. Check for Completeness: Double-check that all the necessary documents mentioned above are properly attached to the application. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Step 4: Offline application — step 4
4. Submit the Application: Send the completed application, along with the required enclosures, to the Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE) at least one month prior to the commencement of the conference. The application must be forwarded by the Head of the Institution.
Step 5: Offline application — step 5
5. Selection Process: The HIMCOSTE will review the applications and communicate the decision about one week before the conference's commencement. No interim correspondence will be entertained.
Step 6: Offline application — step 6
6. Commitment Letter and Reimbursement: If selected, the HIMCOSTE will issue a commitment letter agreeing to provide the support. The committed amount will be reimbursed to the scientist upon their return to India after participating in the conference. The scientist must submit a detailed report, a copy of the air ticket, etc., within two months from the conference's date.
Scientists and Research Scholars working in an academic or research institution located in Himachal Pradesh, who have passed at least M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized University/Institute, are eligible to apply.
The applicant's age should not be above 40 years on the date of commencement of the Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop.
Yes, the applicant's paper should have been accepted for presentation. A copy of the full paper, along with an abstract, schedule of the conference, and acceptance letter from the organizer, must be appended with the application.
No, scientists and research scholars who have received travel support under PATSS in the previous three years are not eligible for consideration.
No, applications to attend annual meetings of professional societies will not be considered. The Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop should be of an international character and repute.
Yes, scientists and research scholars who have not published at least one paper in a refereed journal would not be considered.
The application, along with all necessary documents, should be forwarded through the proper channel from the Head of the Institution.
Applications complete in all respects should reach the office mandatorily one month before the event.
The scientist/research scholar sanctioned travel grant under the scheme is required to provide one reprint of the research paper presented at the conference after its publication.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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