Indian government agencies, such as the ANRF, DBT, ICMR, and the ICSSR, are receiving research proposals from Indian researchers and scientists to fund research projects in various areas.
These calls are open across science, technology, biotechnology, health sciences, and social sciences
Below is a curated list of active research proposals with February 2026 deadlines that researchers should not miss.
Research Proposal Calls – February 2026
| Funding / Programme | Funding Agency | Focus Area | Last Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. C. Bose Grant 2026 | ANRF | All areas of Science, Tech, Humanities & Social Sciences | 10 Feb 2026 |
| AI for Biotechnology 2026 | DBT | AI-based biotech algorithms, products & software | 15 Feb 2026 |
| CSRP 2026 | CEFIPRA (Indo-French) | Health & Marine Sciences | 28 Feb 2026 |
| National Post-Doctoral Fellowship | ANRF | All fields | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Gestational Weight Gain Data Call | ICMR | Maternal & Neonatal Health | 20 Feb 2026 |
| ICSSR National Fellowship | ICSSR | Social Sciences | 26 Feb 2026 |
ANRF Call for Proposals: J. C. Bose Grant
This grant aims to recognise active senior scientists and engineers in India for their outstanding contributions and sustained excellence in research.
Project Duration: up to 05 years
Last Date to Apply: 10 February
DBT Call for Proposals in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This funding opportunity aims to accelerate biotechnology research, innovation, and industrial growth by leveraging AI-based solutions.
Project Duration: up to 03 years
Last Date to Apply: 15 February
Calls for Proposals: Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP)
CEFIPRA / ICFPAR is accepting research proposals from research groups in advanced areas of basic and applied science to nurture scientific competency.
Project Duration: up to 03 years
Last Date to Apply: 28 February
ANRF National Post Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF) 2026
This fellowship is designed to support Independent young researchers in frontier areas of science, engineering, and medicine. The fellowship offers ₹80,000 per month, research grants, and mentorship for a two-year tenure.
Project Duration: 02 years
Last Date to Apply: 17 February
ICMR Call for Data Contribution on Gestational Weight Gain in India
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites researchers and institutions to contribute data to a national collaborative study on gestational weight gain among Indian women.
Last Date to Apply: 20 February
Call for Nominations for ICSSR National Fellowships in Social Sciences
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is receiving nominations for its prestigious ICSSR National Fellowships. The fellowship aimed at recognizing eminent Indian social scientists and supporting high-quality, full-time research in the field of social sciences.
Project Duration: 02 years
Last Date to Apply: 26 February