Various Funding agencies, such as the DBT, ICMR, DST, and the British Academy, are receiving research proposals from 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 March 2026 deadlines that researchers should not miss.
Research Proposal Calls – February 2026
| S.No | Funding Agency | Scheme Name | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DBT | Biotech Hubs in North Eastern Region | 30 March 2026 |
| 2 | ICMR | Intramural Research Program | 09 March 2026 |
| 3 | DST | Sustainable Livelihood System (Mission SANKALP) | 15 March 2026 |
| 4 | British Academy | International Fellowships 2026 | 11 March 2026 |
| 5 | HFSP | International Research Grants 2027 | 17 March 2026 |
| 6 | DST | India Science and Research Fellowship Programme | 31 March 2026 |
| 7 | ICMR | SMALL / ANVESHAN Extramural Grants | 15 March 2026 |
1. DBT Call for Proposals for Biotech Hubs in North Eastern Region
Organization: Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Last Date: 30 March 2026
The Department of Biotechnology invites proposals to establish and strengthen Biotech Hubs in the North Eastern Region of India.
2. ICMR Call for Funding under Intramural Research Program
Organization: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Last Date: 09 March 2026
ICMR invites proposals under its Intramural Research Program to support innovative medical and health research projects within ICMR institutes.
3. DST Call for Proposals for Sustainable Livelihood System – Mission SANKALP
Organization: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Last Date: 15 March 2026
Under Mission SANKALP, DST is supporting research and development projects that promote sustainable livelihood systems.
4. International Fellowships 2026 at UK Institutions
Organization: British Academy
Last Date: 11 March 2026
The British Academy invites applications for International Fellowships 2026 to support outstanding early-career researchers.
5. International HFSP Research Grants 2027 for Life Science Research
Organization: Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP)
Last Date: 17 March 2026
HFSP Research Grants support innovative and interdisciplinary life science research.
6. India Science and Research Fellowship Programme (ISRF)
Organization: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Last Date: 31 March 2026
The India Science and Research Fellowship Programme promotes scientific collaboration between India and partner countries.
7. ICMR SMALL / ANVESHAN Extramural Grants 2026
Organization: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Last Date: 15 March 2026
ICMR invites Investigator-Initiated Research Proposals under:
- ICMR SMALL Extramural Grants
- ICMR ANVESHAN Extramural Grants