Science Policy Forum

This is the legacy page of science policy forum, which was jointly established by IndiaBioscience, the DST-centre for policy research (CPR), IISc, Bangalore, and Sustainable Water Future Programme. The forum features articles, opinion pieces, events, jobs and grant opportunities in the space of science policy. It also features relevant resources and a discussion space for issues on science policy in India.

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SciComm Huddle 2024: Bringing India’s science communicators’ together
Ankita Rathore, Karishma Kaushik & Sarah Iqbal
The day-long SciComm Huddle at the recent India Science Festival (ISF) 2024, held on 19 January 2024 at IISER Pune, marked the first in-person SciComm Huddle. It addressed the current state of science communication (SciComm) in India, with a focus on SciComm's scope, institutional roles, capacity building, and the interface with media, emphasising the need for strategic discussions, diversity, innovative approaches, and rigorous research in the field.
Posted on Feb 23, 2024 in Science Communication, Science communication, Networking and Collaboration & Events
The first conference of SJAI: Building bridges with India’s scientific ecosystem
Ankita Rathore & Shruti Sundaresan
SJAI organised its inaugural conference at National Institute of Immunology (NII), New Delhi on 24 and 25 November 2023. The conference, the first of its kind in India, was themed “Strengthening Science Journalism in India: Global trends, regional media, and the science-society connect”. In this article, we highlight the key takeaways from the various talks and discussions held during the conference.
Posted on Jan 05, 2024 in Science communication, Networking and Collaboration & Events

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Water has its course: A unified scientific and social approach to tackle the water crisis in Bengaluru
Aishwarya Segu & Ankita Rathore
The Net Zero Water vision for Bengaluru, led by the Bengaluru Science and Technology Cluster (BeST), aims to address the city’s water crisis by developing scientifically sound, economically feasible, and practical solutions for water conservation.
Posted on Oct 25, 2024 in Other & Policy
How will BioE3 policy shape the Indian bioeconomy?
Shambhavi Naik
The Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy marks a pivotal moment for India's life sciences sector. By prioritising bio-manufacturing, it aims to drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and job creation. However, its success will depend on sustained funding, regulatory reforms, and the creation of interdisciplinary skill hubs.
Posted on Oct 11, 2024 in Other, Science & Policy

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https://youtu.be/IVUiIw2OnOQ
Research Ethics
IndiaBiostreams: Webinar on Research Ethics
A moderated discussion with leading researchers on ethical practices in academic research. The topics covered include purity of data, publication ethics and plagiarism. This discussion is broadly based on the “National Policy on Academic Ethics", a document that was issued by the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to Government of India in the year 2019.

https://youtu.be/3_WYmDTKz1c
Science Policy 101
IndiaBiostreams: Science Policy 101 | Science, Technology & Innovation Policies in India - a Flashback
In this second webinar of the ‘Science Policy 101’ series, Aditya Kaushik walks us through the history of Science, Technology and Innovation Policies in India so far, their motivation, salient features, and significant outcomes. This was followed by a general discussion on the four policy statements.

https://youtu.be/f63S86Cy7rA
Science Policy 101
IndiaBiostreams: Science Policy 101 | Understanding the Science Policy Ecosystem in India
What is Science Policy? How are Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies made in India? Is there an institutional mechanism for STI policymaking? Who are the actors involved in the STI policy process? How does evidence flow into this process? This webinar was the first of the 'Science Policy 101' series, in which the speakers, Chagun Basha and Aditya Kaushik attempt to answer, think-through and discuss these questions.

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Crafting your Career
Crafting Your Career (CYC) | 10 Informational Interview with Chagun and Aditya - Science Policy
Aditya Kaushik & B. Chagun Basha in conversation with Lakshmi Ganesan
In this sixth episode of the series on “informational interviews”, IndiaBioscience chats with Aditya Kaushik and Chagun Basha, two engineers-turned science policy professionals. Listen to learn more about their career paths and also about our new collaborative venture, the science policy forum here.

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Events
Webinar on The Gender Gaps and the Biological Sciences
25 Nov 2021
Webinarin Online
Registrations/applications Closed on 25 November 2021
Events
International Webinar on Biofilms: Health Aspects and Control Measures
25 Jun 2021
Conference, Seminar & Webinarfocused on Health & Medicine, Biotechnology & Microbiology
Registrations/applications Closed on 24 June 2021

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Senior Science Communicator
Atal Incubation Center- CCMB
The Atal Incubation Centre- Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (AIC-CCMB) is hiring a Senior Science Communicator for its program, Centre for Predictive Human Model Systems.This position will require your physical presence at the AIC-CCMB campus at Hyderabad. Unfortunately, remote …
Closed on 21 August 2023
Product Manager
Premas Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Applications are invited for the post of Product Manager (Oncology) at Premas life sciences, Delhi.Product Management and driving marketing functions for oncology in India.Growing and developing existing clients through account specific growthChampion and own the account on the following aspects- …
Closed on 30 June 2023

Senior Manager
Humane Society International
New Delhi, Delhi & NCR
Hyderabad, Telangana Closed on 20 June 2023
Regional Manager, Institutional Partnerships
Cactus Communications Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, Maharashtra Closed on 02 September 2022
Public Relations Officer
BRIC - National Institute of Immunology
New Delhi, Delhi & NCR Closed on 29 August 2022

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DST-Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Fellowships Programme
Department of Science and Technology
This fellowship programme provides an opportunity for scientists, technologists, engineers and social scientists to develop skills and contribute to STI policymaking process at various stages in government, academia and industry. Acknowledging the demand and interest, this year's DST-STI-SFP call is …
Closed on 15 January 2020

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Science Technology and Innovation Policies in India
In India thus far, four policy statements have been issued. Here is a compilation of the policy statements.
Resources on Research Ethics
A compilation of resources on research ethics from India and around the world.

Suryesh K Namdeo & Pawan Dhar

Debraj Manna & Mohit Nikalje