Indian government agencies, such as DBT, IKS, NIDM, and the Ministry of Ayush, are receiving research proposals from Indian Researchers / Scientists to grant research projects in various areas.
Below is a curated list of active research proposals with January 2026 deadlines that researchers should not miss.
Research Proposal Calls Open in January 2026
| Funding Agency | Call / Scheme Name | Focus Area | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBT | Himalayan Bio-resource Mission Programme (NER) | Bio-resources, sustainability, translational research | 19 Jan 2026 |
| DBT | Harnessing the Potential of Northeastern Mushrooms | Mushroom biodiversity, biotech, livelihoods | 24 Jan 2026 |
| NMPB (Ministry of Ayush) | Establishment of Poshan Vatika (Nutri-Gardens) | Nutrition, medicinal plants, and school children’s health | 20 January 2026 |
| DBT (BIO-GRID) | Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centers | Bioinformatics, data science, life sciences | 31 Jan 2026 |
| NIDM (MHA) | Fellowships, Research Projects & Best PhD Thesis Awards | Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Ministry of Education (IKS) | Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Research Awards 2026–27 | Indian Knowledge Systems research | 30 Jan 2026 |
DBT Call for Proposals under Himalayan Bio-resource Mission Programme of the North Eastern Region
The Call aims to invite and support “translational and transformative proposals creating opportunities for increasing productivity in the region.
Project Duration: up to 03 years
Last Date to Apply: 19 January
DBT Call for Proposals for Harnessing the Potential of Northeastern Mushrooms
This initiative aims to unlock the rich diversity of mushrooms found in India’s North Eastern Region (NER) and promote research that supports sustainable livelihoods, biotechnology innovation, and socio-economic development.
Project Duration: 03 years
Last Date to Apply: 24 January
NMPB Call for proposal on the establishment of Poshan Vatika under the Herbal Garden component
The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is receiving project proposals for the establishment of Poshan Vatika (Nutri-Gardens) in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across India.
The Poshan Vatika has to be established for growing a minimum of 30 species of fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plant species in a minimum area of 100 sq mt.
Project Duration: 03 years
Last Date to Apply: 20 January
DBT Call for Proposals: Establishment of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centers
This call is for the establishment or up-gradation of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centers under the BIO-GRID.
Funding up to ₹5 crore is available for a duration of five years. This initiative aims to support advanced research and training in life sciences, biotechnology, and health.
Project Duration: 05 years
Last Date to Apply: 31 January
NIDM Call for Proposals: Fellowships, Research Projects & Best PhD Thesis Awards
The call focuses on policy-relevant, evidence-based, and action-oriented research to strengthen Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) across India.
Project Duration: 02 years
Last Date to Apply: 30 January
Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Research Awards 2026–2027
The IKS Competitive Research Proposals Program is designed to fund research studies that will contribute to the research mission of the IKS Division.
Project Duration: 02 years
Last Date to Apply: 30 January