Registrations are open for NIST Science Talent Search 2025. The last date of registration is January 10.
About
The NSTS Program aims to help school and pre-university students and teachers to identify global challenges affecting sustainability and propose practical solutions starting at the local level. Participants can connect with experts for mentoring and guidance, present their solutions to a distinguished jury panel, exchange ideas, gain national recognition, and win exciting prizes.
Eligibility
- School Registration: to be done on the portal with the Principal nominating a faculty as the singlepoint of contact (SPOC).
- The SPOC will handle all student inquiries & assist at school level.
- Group size: The number of participants per group is 2 – 3 student’s belonging to the same school.
- Mentor faculty: Each group selected for the finale shall get a mentor faculty from their institute
Domains
- No Poverty
- Zero Hunger
- Quality Education
- Good health & well-being
- Gender Equality
- Clean water & sanitation
- Affordable & Clean Energy
- Decent work & Economic growth
- Industry, innovation & Infrastructure
- Reduced Inequalities
- Sustainable cities & communities
- Responsible consumption & Production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice & strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goal
Takeaways
- National recognition for young talent, specifically in the domain of STEM.
- Get rewarded with multiple awards and prizes at all levels.
- Reinforce scientific meta-cognition of the participant, helping them excel in their future life.
- Network with key persons in innovation sphere at international level, and peers at other institutes.
- Imbibe healthy competitive spirit among peers through showcasing one’s innovative ideas.
- Inspire students to innovate disruptive solutions for local & global issues.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register as a student via this page.
Interested candidates can register as a school via this page.
Important dates
- August 15, 2024: Call for participation in Science Talent Search (NSTS)
- January 10, 2025: Application Window Close
- January 12, 2025: Announcement of top 10 projects (Online & Offline)
- January 15, 2025: Beginning of Project Fabrication
- January 31, 2025: Presentation of the project by finalist (In person / online)
- Feb 1, 2025: Exposure Visit
Prizes
