The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has announced a major Call for Research Proposals 2026.
Researchers, PhD scholars, faculty members, and institutions working in disaster management can now apply under three major research initiatives. The last date to submit applications is 31 August 2026.
NIDM is inviting applications under the following categories:
- NIDM Doctoral Fellowship on Disaster Studies
- Research Project/Study on Disaster Management: Innovation & Action Research
- Best PhD Thesis Ranking in Disaster Studies
1. NIDM Doctoral Fellowship on Disaster Studies
The fellowship is open to full-time PhD scholars enrolled in UGC-recognized universities and who have completed their coursework.
Applicants can submit proposals in areas including Landslides, Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes, Fire, etc;
Selected scholars will receive:
| Benefit | Amount |
|---|---|
| JRF Fellowship | ₹37,000 per month + HRA (first 2 years) |
| SRF Fellowship | ₹42,000 per month + HRA |
| Contingency Grant | ₹10,000 per year (JRF), ₹20,500 per year (SRF) |
| PwD Assistance | ₹2,000 per month |
2. Innovation & Action Research Projects
NIDM is also inviting research project proposals from scientists, engineers, faculty members, and researchers working in recognized academic and research institutions.
Major Research Themes
The call covers several high-priority disaster management topics, including:
- Disaster insurance and risk financing
- Himalayan landslides
- Earthquake risk assessment
- Floods and river management
- Coastal hazards and cyclones
- Forest fire early warning systems
- AI and GIS for disaster management
- Mental health during disasters
- Early warning systems
- CBRN hazards
- Disaster mitigation strategies
Selected projects can receive funding up to ₹8 lakh for a project duration of 1–2 years
3. Best PhD Thesis Ranking in Disaster Studies
NIDM has also launched the Best PhD Thesis Ranking to recognize outstanding doctoral research.
The Theme for 2026–27 is Earthquake: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Applicants must have completed their PhD within the last two years and have at least two research papers related to their thesis published in high-impact national or international journals.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Call Opens | 15 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 |
Official Notification: https://nidm.gov.in/pdf/Call%20For%20Proposal%20ToR%20IUINDRR%202026.pdf