The scheme “Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-II (SPYTiS-II)” is constituted for the purpose of providing financial and technical assistance to talented young students...
Students who have innovative ideas in science & technology are enrolled in polytechnic colleges and undergraduate courses in colleges will be provided financial assistance up to â‚ą10,000/- for conducting projects.
Financial assistance will be provided to the host institution and the students have to work under the guidance/supervision of a teacher.
Awardees are encouraged to participate in the Science Talent Fair, National Children’s Science Congress, or Kerala Science Congress organized by KSCSTE to present their projects/findings.
The duration of the project is one year.
Under the scheme, no major equipment for research will be granted. Minor equipment, if found necessary, will be granted only to an institution in the State. In such a case, the budget for minor equipment shall be limited to 30% of the maximum eligible amount. Further, all permanent assets evolved from the project shall be the assets of the institution.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The students (maximum of 5 students per group) who are enrolled in polytechnic colleges and undergraduate level courses in colleges/universities (BSc level) of Kerala State can apply under the scheme.
**Note:** The maximum number of proposals to be forwarded from an institution shall be limited as follows:
10 from a college
4 from a college/university department
2 from a Principal Investigator from college
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 01:** Proposals in the [prescribed format](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Application_format_SPYTiS-II.pdf) are generally invited in the month of June every year through advertisement on the KSCSTE [website](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/spytis/#) and dailies.
**Step 02:** Completed applications duly signed and forwarded by the Head of the Institution should reach the Director, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom PO, Thiruvananthapuram – 695004 on or before the deadline.
**Note 01:** All institutions are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
**Note 02:** Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
**Note 03:** The decision of KSCSTE in the selection of projects shall be final.
**Note 04:** A total of three copies of applications should be sent to KSCSTE along with the supporting documents.
**Note 05:** The Head of the Institution shall ensure that the number of proposals being forwarded from the institution is as per the criteria given above, failing which none of the proposals from the institution will be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-II / what is the eligibility?
1. The students (maximum of 5 students per group) who are enrolled in polytechnic colleges and undergraduate level courses in colleges/universities (BSc level) of Kerala State can apply under the scheme.
**Note:** The maximum number of proposals to be forwarded from an institution shall b...
What are the benefits of Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-II?
- Students who have innovative ideas in science & technology are enrolled in polytechnic colleges and undergraduate courses in colleges will be provided financial assistance up to â‚ą10,000/- for conducting projects.
- Financial assistance will be provided to the host institution and...
How to apply online for Scheme for Promoting Young Talents in Science-II?
**Offline**
**Step 01:** Proposals in the [prescribed format](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Application_format_SPYTiS-II.pdf) are generally invited in the month of June every year through advertisement on the KSCSTE [website](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/spytis/#)...