Skill Development
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) is constituted by merger of erstwhile CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR) and erstwhile CSIR-National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS).
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has been providing training programmes for the last several decades. Equipped with necessary facilities and manpower, CSIR-NIScPR is ideally placed to train science communicators, R&D personnel, library and information science professionals for meeting the challenges of current times. The training programmes of CSIR-NIScPR are conducted under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative.
CSIR-NIScPR conducts training in the fields of science communication, popular science writing, library automation, digital repositories and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, etc. During these training programmes, participants are mainly trained in open source software like Linux, Koha, DSpace, etc.
Eligibility for Training Programmes
The training programmes are offered to R&D Personnel, Science Communicators, Library and Information Science Professionals, Academicians, Under-Graduate/Graduate/Post-Graduate students, Research Scholars, etc.
CSIR-NIScPR Training Calendar FY 2026–27
| S.No. | Title | Duration | Dates | Fee (Indian Participants) | Fee (Foreign Participants) | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skill Training in Basics of Koha Software | 3 Days | 10 – 12 June 2026 |
₹1,500 + 18% GST Total: ₹1,770 (Without accommodation) |
USD 150 | 08 June 2026 |
| 2 | Skill Training in Design, Development and Use of AI in Institutional Repositories using DSpace | 1 Week | 06 – 10 July 2026 |
₹2,500 + 18% GST Total: ₹2,950 (Without accommodation) |
USD 250 | 29 June 2026 |
| 3 | Skill Training in Science Communication and Emerging Trends | 2 Days | 04 – 05 August 2026 |
₹1,000 + 18% GST Total: ₹1,180 (Without accommodation) |
USD 100 | 28 July 2026 |
| 4 | Skill Training in Popular Science Writing | 2 Days | 06 – 07 August 2026 |
₹1,000 + 18% GST Total: ₹1,180 (Without accommodation) |
USD 100 | 30 July 2026 |
| 5 | Skill Training in Library Automation, Digitization and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries | 2 Weeks | 05 – 16 October 2026 |
₹5,000 + 18% GST Total: ₹5,900 (Without accommodation) |
USD 500 | 29 September 2026 |
| 6 | Skill Training in Artificial Intelligence for Libraries | 3 Days | 17 – 19 November 2026 |
₹1,500 + 18% GST Total: ₹1,770 (Without accommodation) |
USD 150 | 10 November 2026 |
| 7 | Skill Training in Basics of DSpace Software | 3 Days | 15 – 17 December 2026 |
₹1,500 + 18% GST Total: ₹1,770 (Without accommodation) |
USD 150 | 08 December 2026 |
| 8 | Skill Training in Library Automation using Koha | 1 Week | 18 – 22 January 2027 |
₹2,500 + 18% GST Total: ₹2,950 (Without accommodation) |
USD 250 | 11 January 2027 |
| 9 | Skill Training in Science Communication and Emerging Trends | 2 Days | 16 – 17 February 2027 |
₹1,000 + 18% GST Total: ₹1,180 (Without accommodation) |
USD 100 | 09 February 2027 |
| 10 | Skill Training in Popular Science Writing | 2 Days | 18 – 19 February 2027 |
₹1,000 + 18% GST Total: ₹1,180 (Without accommodation) |
USD 100 | 11 February 2027 |
How to Apply
- Make the payment of the requisite fee in advance through NEFT/ECS/IMPS/UPI in the CSIR-NIScPR bank account: no. 110003874485 (CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi), Canara Bank, Branch: NPL Campus Branch, New Delhi–110012, IFSC: CNRB0019100.
- Send the scanned copy of the filled-in application form (available on the CSIR-NIScPR website: www.niscpr.res.in) along with payment details through email to sdp.niscpr@csir.res.in.
- The participant will receive confirmation from CSIR-NIScPR after verification of credit of the course fee in the CSIR-NIScPR bank account.
For any further query, please write to sdp.niscpr@csir.res.in or contact: Mr. M S Ansari, Co-Nodal PI (7838149298) / Ms. Meetali Bharti, Nodal PI (9711031414) / Mr. Mukesh Pund, Head, Training Division.
Training Programmes Organized
| S. No. | Training Programme Name | Dates | Total No. of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skill Training in Basics of Koha Software | 10 – 12 June 2026 | 33 |
| 2 | Skill Training in Design, Development and Use of AI in Institutional Repositories using DSpace | 06 – 10 July 2026 | 25 |