The Academy

Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology (GPAST) is an autonomous institution founded by the Gandaki Province Government under the “Gandaki Province Academy of Science and Technology Act 2076” in 2020. The head office is situated in Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal.
The academy brings together multidisciplinary stakeholders for executing activities related to Science, Technology, and Innovations (STI)  to create a suitable atmosphere for research and innovations in Gandaki Province. Furthermore, the academy also promotes the skills and knowledge of youths, scientists, and technicians for preparing them to lead the STI sector in Gandaki Province, while contributing toward sustainable utilization of resources and holistic development of Gandaki Province through research and innovation in science and technology. 

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Grant and Fellowship

In terms of promoting research and innovation in Gandaki Province, the academy has provided Science and Technology students and researchers with Grant and Fellowship opportunities in specific thematic areas.

Scientific Research Promotion Collaboration Program

GPAST has approved ‘Collaboration for Scientific Research Promotion Criteria, 2078’ under which programs in collaboration with research institutes are made to promote and support local researchers, develop future technologies and raise the research capacity in Gandaki Province. Innovativeness in technology and business models with the commercial potential to

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Gandaki Province Master’s Thesis Grant

Master's degree students studying Science and Technology who have a thesis as the requirement for fulfillment of their degree from the institutions within Gandaki Province. Such programs will help the students to complete their Master’s Degree Thesis and in development of knowledge, skills, and expertise in the

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Gandaki Province Research Fellowship

Researchers from Gandaki Province will be provided this grant, where individuals must at least have a Master's degree in Science and Technology (S&T), and for institutions, the team leader should have at least a Master's Degree, preferably a Ph.D. Such Fellowship programs support the promotion of

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