Partial Travel Support Scheme

1. Educational Qualification: The applicant should have passed at least M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech/MBBS or an equivalent degree from a recognized University/Institute.
2. Age Limit: The applicant's age should not exceed 40 years on the date of commencement of the Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop.
3. Paper Acceptance: The applicant's paper should have been accepted for presentation. The application must include a copy of the full paper, an abstract, the schedule of the conference, and an acceptance letter from the organizer.
4. Previous Travel Support: Scientists and Research Scholars who have not received travel support under PATSS in the previous three years are eligible for consideration.
5. International Reputation: The Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop should have an international character and repute. Applications to attend annual meetings of professional societies will not be considered.
6. Publication Requirement: Scientists and Research Scholars must have published at least one paper in a refereed journal to be eligible for consideration.
7. Forwarding of Application: The application, along with all necessary documents, should be forwarded through the proper channel from the Head of the Institution.
8. Application Deadline: Complete applications should reach the office one month before the event takes place.
9. Research Paper Reprint: The Scientist/Research scholar sanctioned travel grant under the scheme is required to provide one reprint of the research paper presented at the Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop after its publication.
10. Notification of Selection: The applicants recommended by the Committee/Experts will be informed of their selection via email or post, using the email ID provided by the candidate.

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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