1. Briefing on Activities of Pakistan Science Foundation

2. 1- Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad PAKISTAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION

3.  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).Act of the Parliament  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)

4.  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

5. PSF takes guidelines from the following major documents/sources:  PSF Act 1973 by the Parliament. 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.National Science Technology and Innovation Policy 2012. Policy Guidelines

6. 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][STI Policy 2012, P-23]

7. Subsidiary organizations of PSF are;  Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Islamabad Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC), Islamabad  Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), Islamabad Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH), Islamabad

8. Pakistan Science Foundation Chairman Board of Trustees Executive Committee Science Wing Admin Wing Finance Wing Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC) Pakistan Scientific & Technological Information Centre (PASTIC) Organizational Chart Ministry of Science & Technology

9. (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 Achievements i.Almost all Universities and R&D organizations of the countries are undertaking a large number of scientific research projects funded by PSF.Universities and R&D organizations ii.Brief of Research Projects (Province-wise)Brief of Research Projects 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 Functions Contd…

10. Standard Procedure for Project Funding by PSF PSF Executive Committee Principal Investigators Review at PSF Review at PSF Technical Committee (10 -12 Scientists) Technical Committee (10 -12 Scientists) Funds Released Monitoring & Evaluation (6-monthly & Annual Progress Reports) Monitoring & Evaluation (6-monthly & Annual Progress Reports) Review By Subject Expert Prescribed Form

11. II. Establishment of comprehensive scientific and technological information and dissemination centres; Major Achievements i.PASTIC National Centre, QAU, IslamabadPASTIC National Centre ii.Pakistan Museum of Natural History, IslamabadPakistan Museum of Natural History, iii.PSF Science Centres, Science Caravans, and PASTIC Sub Centres at i. Faisalabadii.Lahore iii.Karachiiv. Quetta v.Peshawarvi.Muzzafarabad (AJK) vii.Sukkurviii.Tandojam ix.Jaffarabad (Establishment of Science Centres in Gilgit-Baltistan is underway) Statutory Functions Contd…

12. 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.R&D Projects Statutory Functions Contd…

13. Identification of Project Concept Identification of 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 Projects

14. IV. the establishment of science centres, science clubs,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;scientific societies Statutory Functions Contd…

15. 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.Detail of the conference. VII.the exchange of visits of scientists and technologists with other countries;visits of scientists and technologists Statutory Functions Contd…

16. 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;awardsprizes and fellowships inventions 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. Statutory Functions Contd…

17. 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. Statutory Functions Contd…

18. Statutory Functions (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 Experts iii. Assessment of progress reports by the Technical Committees iv.On-Site monitoring of projects by Experts/PSF scientists

19. Statutory Functions (2) the Foundation shall also: - 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.450 Scientists

20. Statutory Functions (3) the Foundation shall also: - iii.Establish liaison with similar bodies in other countries.Establish liaison 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. DetailsDetails

21. 1.PAK-US NSLP Endowment Fund: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)Prescribed Form Details of the NSLP funded Projects Research Support Programme

22. Contd… Achievements/Performance (2009 to 2014 ) Achievements/Performance (2009 to 2014 ) A.Research FundingResearch Funding B.Research Support (Other Activities)Research Support (Other Activities) C.Science Popularization ActivitiesScience Popularization Activities

23. PSF/PASTIC/PMNH (Head Offices) PASTIC Sub Centres (06) Science Caravan Units (09) Network of PSF Planned new locations of Science Caravan Units PeshawarMuzaffarabad D.I. Khan FaisalabadQuetta Jaffarabad Sukkur Tando Jam Karachi Islamabad Bahawalpur

24. Year Approved Expenditure StatutoryAdmin 2009-10 109.00045.400 63.600 2010-11 146.08569.430 76.650 2011-12 153.00055.000 95.000 2012-13 153.00040.550 112.450 2013-14 149.27123.929125.342 Summary Statement (Non-Development Budget) (Rs. in Million)

25. Utilization of Budget Rs. In Million

26. Budget Comparison with International similar Organizations Sr. No Organizations Year (US $ /Million/Annum) 1. Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF), Pakistan 2013-141.50 2. Science & Technology Department, India 2012-13478 3. The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), Turkey 2010-111186 4. The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSF), China 2012-132800 5. US-National Science Foundation (US-NSF), USA 2013-147000

27. Year ApprovedExpenditure 2009-10 4.131 2010-11 1.120 2011-12 3.000 2012-13 4.500 2013-14 5.000 (Rs. in Million) Summary Statement (Development Budget-PSDP Projects ) List of PSDP Projects

28. Funds from International Collaborations S. NoSponsoring Agency /Purpose YearRs. Million 1. UNESCO MAB Program 2013-147.88 2. Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO (Strengthening of Science Centre) 2010-111.99 3. Embassy of France (Organizing Training Workshops for Teachers & Traveling Expo ) 2011-121.47 4. Embassy of France (Organizing Training Workshops for Teachers and Traveling Expo, IBSE) 2012-132.99 5. UNESCO, Islamabad (Popularization of Science at Grassroots level) 2013-141.27 6. Embassy of France (Traveling Expo – Training Workshop ) 2013-140.369

29.  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 Plans

30. Major 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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