The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India, has invited research proposals from eligible institutions under the Grant-in-Aid component of the Capacity Development Scheme.
Institutions working in statistics, economics, public policy, data science, artificial intelligence, governance, and related disciplines are encouraged to submit proposals.
A total of 13 research themes are currently open for submission, covering national accounts, surveys, alternative data sources, price statistics, data innovation, and governance.
Major Research Areas Covered
The call covers several emerging and policy-relevant fields, including:
- National Accounts
- Environmental Accounting
- GDP and NDP Measurement
- Survey Methodology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Administrative Data
- GST Analytics
- Mobile Phone Data
- Data Innovation
- Price Statistics
- Knowledge Economy
- Governance
- Official Statistics
Who Can Apply?
Eligible research institutions can submit proposals under the Ministry’s Grant-in-Aid Scheme.
Applicants should carefully follow the official guidelines and submit proposals in the prescribed format with all supporting documents.
Application Process
Interested institutions should:
- Prepare the research proposal in the prescribed format.
- Attach all required documents and checklist.
- Submit the proposal to the Additional Director General, Capacity Development Division, Central Statistical Organization, MoSPI.
Submission Email: [email protected]
Official Website: https://www.mospi.gov.in/research-proposals