briefing on activities of pakistan science foundation

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PAKISTAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION

Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) was established in 1973 through an Act of the Parliament. It works under the administrative control of Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST).

Similar types of Foundations/organizations including US National Science Foundation, UK Foundation for S&T, Indian Science & Technology Department, Chinese National Natural Science Foundation and many more are working for promotion of Science and Technology all over the world.

Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF)Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF)

Promotion and funding of scientific research and related activities having bearing on socio-economic needs of the country.

Popularization of science for the development of science culture in society.

Main Objectives Main Objectives

PSF takes guidelines from the following major documents/sources:

PSF Act 1973 by the Parliament.

Directives from the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Policy Documents of Government of Pakistan including National Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2012.

Policy Guidelines Policy Guidelines

Some Policy Actions Some Policy Actions “To significantly enhance the research funding role

of PSF in direct support of projects, which have been thoroughly vetted by experts and deemed to have significant effect on national economy”. [STI Policy 2012, P-9]

“Strengthening PSF programs and Outreach for effective dissemination of information evoking public interest in science

through, inter alia, science caravans and exhibitions”. [STI Policy 2012, P-23]

Subsidiary organizations of PSF are; Subsidiary organizations of PSF are;

Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Islamabad

Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), Islamabad

Pakistan Science Foundation

Chairman Board of TrusteesExecutive Committee

Science Wing Admin Wing Finance Wing

Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH)

Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC)

Organizational ChartOrganizational Chart

Ministry of Science & Technology

(1) The Foundation functions as the financing agency for:

I. The promotion of basic and fundamental research in the universities & other institutions on scientific problems relevant to the socio-economic development of the country;

Major Achievementsi.Almost all Universities and R&D organizations of the countries are undertaking a large number of scientific research projects funded by PSF. ii.Brief of Research Projects (Province-wise)iii. Major S&T disciplines funded by PSF are, Agriculture Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Medical Sciences, Environment, Earth Sciences and Computer Sciences.

Statutory FunctionsStatutory Functions

Contd…

Standard Procedure for Project Funding by PSFStandard Procedure for Project Funding by PSF

PSF Executive Committee

Principal Investigators

Review at PSF

Technical Committee

(10 -12 Scientists)

Funds Released

Monitoring & Evaluation(6-monthly & Annual Progress Reports)

Review By Subject Expert

Prescribed Form

II. Establishment of comprehensive scientific and technological information and dissemination centres;

Major Achievements i.PASTIC National Centre, QAU, Islamabadii.Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad iii.PSF Science Centres, Science Caravans, and PASTIC Sub Centres at

i. Faisalabad ii. Lahoreiii. Karachi iv. Quettav. Peshawar vi. Muzzafarabad (AJK)vii. Sukkur viii. Tandojamix. Jaffarabad (Establishment of Science Centres in

Gilgit-Baltistan is underway)


Contd…

III. The utilization of the results of scientific and technological

research including pilot plant studies to prove the

technical and economic feasibility of processes found to be

promising on a laboratory scale.

Major Achievements

i. PSF undertakes R&D Projects in collaboration with

Universities, Chamber of Commerce and Industries for proper

utilization of the research findings. Brief of the some

R&D Projects .


Contd…

Identificationof

Project Concept

-Chambers-Industry (Public/Private)-Seminars/Workshops-Institutions/Professionals

Initial Analysis

Identification of Researcher

Preparation of the Project

Review

Funding

-Academia-R&D Institutes

-Researcher/Scientist

-PSF/Experts

-PSF/NSLP/Industry

PSF Model for Industrial Research ProjectsPSF Model for Industrial Research Projects

IV. the establishment of science centres, science clubs,

museums, herbaria and planetaria;

V. the promotion of scientific societies, associations and

academies engaged in spreading the cause of scientific

knowledge in general or in the pursuit of a specific

scientific discipline or technology in particular;


Contd…

VI. the organizations of periodical science

conferences, symposia and seminars;

During 2013-14, PSF provided partial financial

assistance for 42 Science Conferences/Seminars and

training workshops. Detail of the conference.

VII. the exchange of

visits of scientists and technologists with other countries;


Contd…

VIII. the grant of awards, prizes and fellowships to

individuals engaged in developing processes, products and

inventions of consequence to the economy of the country; PSF support scientists, technologist, research scholars and young students to develop invention-innovation culture in the country. Invention-Innovation Summit is organized in collaboration with Universities and local Industries. During 2013-14, the Summit was inaugurated by Honorable Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Planning & Development. The Summit provides a great forum to the Inventors and Innovators to share their products and procedure with the Industry. Prizes are also awarded to the outstanding participants.


Contd…

IX.special scientific surveys not undertaken by any

other organization and collection of scientific

statistics related to the scientific effort of the

country;

PSF also provide funds to the Scientists for any

scientific survey required for research study etc.


Contd…


(2) the Foundation shall also: -

i. review the progress of scientific research sponsored

by PSF and evaluate the results of such research;

Evaluation and Monitoring Procedure to review: i. Review of progress reports by PSF Scientists ii. Evaluation of progress reports by Subject

Expertsiii. Assessment of progress reports by the

Technical Committeesiv.On-Site monitoring of projects by Experts/PSF

scientists



ii. maintain a national register of highly qualified and

talented scientists of Pakistan, including engineers

and doctors; PSF has the highly qualified and talented

scientists as the Members of its Technical Committees.

At present, there are more than 450 Scientists on PSF panel as subject experts or members of its technical committees.



iii. Establish liaison with similar bodies in other

countries.At present PSF is actively working for various collaborative projects and activities with a number of international organization including National Natural Science Foundation, China; European Union; Paris Academy of Sciences; Centre Science, France; Natural History Museum, Paris; UNESCO, US Department of Agriculture, British Council, ECO, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Turkey and many others. Details

1. PAK-US NSLP Endowment Fund:

Natural Sciences with focus on Agriculture and Related

Disciplines. PSF with support of US Department of

agriculture is operating an Endowment fund for

promotion of Agricultural Sciences. (Prescribed

Form)

Details of the NSLP funded Projects

Research Support ProgrammeResearch Support Programme

Contd…

Achievements/Performance (2009 to 2014Achievements/Performance (2009 to 2014))

A. Research Funding

B. Research Support (Other Activities)

C. Science Popularization Activities

PSF/PASTIC/PMNH (Head Offices)

PASTIC Sub Centres (06)

Science Caravan Units (09)

Network of PSFNetwork of PSF

Planned new locations of Science Caravan Units

Peshawar Muzaffarabad

D.I. Khan

FaisalabadQuetta

Jaffarabad

Sukkur

Tando JamKarachi

Islamabad

Bahawalpur

Year ApprovedExpenditure

Statutory Admin

2009-10 109.000 45.400 63.600

2010-11 146.085 69.430 76.650

2011-12 153.000 55.000 95.000

2012-13 153.000 40.550 112.450

2013-14 149.271 23.929 125.342

Summary Statement (Non-Development Budget)Summary Statement (Non-Development Budget)

(Rs. in Million)

Utilization of BudgetUtilization of Budget

Budget Comparison with International similar Budget Comparison with International similar Organizations Organizations

Sr. No

Organizations Year (US $

/Million/Annum)

1. Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Pakistan

2013-14 1.50

2. Science & Technology Department, India

2012-13 478

3. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Turkey

2010-11 1186

4.The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSF), China

2012-13 2800

5. US-National Science Foundation (US-NSF), USA

2013-14 7000

Year Approved Expenditure

2009-10 4.131 4.131

2010-11 1.120 1.120

2011-12 3.000 3.000

2012-13 4.500 4.500

2013-14 5.000 5.000

(Rs. in Million)

Summary Statement Summary Statement (Development Budget-PSDP Projects )(Development Budget-PSDP Projects )

List of PSDP Projects

Funds from International CollaborationsFunds from International Collaborations

S. No Sponsoring Agency /Purpose Year Rs. Million

1. UNESCO MAB Program 2013-14 7.88

2. Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (Strengthening of Science Centre)

2010-11 1.99

3. Embassy of France (Organizing Training Workshops for Teachers & Traveling Expo )

2011-12 1.47

4. Embassy of France (Organizing Training Workshops for Teachers and Traveling Expo, IBSE)

2012-13 2.99

5. UNESCO, Islamabad (Popularization of Science at Grassroots level)

2013-14 1.27

6. Embassy of France (Traveling Expo – Training Workshop )

2013-14 0.369

Strengthening of statutory functions (Project Funding/Science Popularization)

Enhanced Coordination with Chambers of Commerce & Industry for Applied Research Projects.

Establishment of five science centers in Bahawalpur, Tandojam, Khairpur, Lasbela, Mansehra (under submission)

Implementation of Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE) in Pakistan Strengthening International Collaborations with TUBITAK, EU

(Horizon 2020), UNESCO, TIKA. Declaration of New Biosphere Reserves under UNESCO-MAB

Program Establishment of Pakistan Science Museum at Shakarparian Islamabad

(allocation of land by CDA under process) Implementation of National STI Policy 2012 Strengthening PSF programmes and outreaches Schemes for invoking interest in science at the very early age Motivational programmes for students to engage in creative activities

Future PlansFuture Plans

Major IssuesMajor Issues

Shortage of Non-Development Budget for statutory functions

(47 projects could not be funded during FY 2011-12, 2012-13

& 2013-14 due to shortage of funds)

Brain drain

Ban on fresh recruitments

Establishment of R&D Industry Endowment Fund

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