Research Areas in Space


Research proposals are Supported by ISRO in the areas of Space Science, Space technology and Space Applications which are of relevance to ISRO.

  1. 'Research Areas in Space' is a comprehensive document highlighting ISRO's major programmes, current and upcoming R&D requirements of ISRO. This document will exclusively cater to the advanced research requirements of ISRO wherein Space Technology Cells (STCs), Space Technology Incubation Centre (STIC) and Regional Academic Centre for Space (RAC-S) established at various IITs/NITs and premier institutes across the country can select and generate R&D proposals. The faculty of these institutes are encouraged to submit their project proposals in these diverse research areas.
  2. The concerned ISRO/DOS centre interested in the research topic is given in brackets after the areas/sub areas/problems.
  3. The faculty of these STCs, RAC-S and S-TICs may submit the proposals to the convener of their respective STCs/ RAC-S/ S-TICs. However, the proposals may be submitted by the faculty of STC to the respective convenors of STC Cells only. Further proposals from the RAC-S/STIC and associated colleges shall be submitted to RAC-S/STIC-s based on the call for proposals by the respective cells. Further, the submitted proposals will be subjected to critical evaluation by ISRO/DOS Centres. The proposal will be evaluated on the basis of novelty, methodology, approach, deliverables, experience of the PI in the subject area, duration of the project, budget etc.
  4. The Projects having envisaged outcome as a product or process of business/commercial potential shall be submitted through S-TICs.
  5. The evaluation reports of the proposals received from the ISRO/DOS centres will be further reviewed by the Joint Policy Committee (JPC) of STC, Joint Management Committee (JMC) of STIC and Joint Policy Management Council (JPMC) of RAC-S before its recommendation for funding support.
  6. The age limit for the Principal Investigator is below 65 years (sixty-five) including the project period.
  7. One hard copy and a soft copy of the proposal shall be submitted to the respective STCs/STIC/ RAC-S
  8. Conveners of STC/STIC/RAC-S shall submit a hard copy and a soft copy of the proposal to the respective ISRO/DOS centre.
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