Researchers, faculty members, PhD scholars, and higher education institutions have several important funding opportunities to apply for in July 2026.
Leading funding agencies such as ICSSR, ICMR, DST, and ANRF have announced fellowship schemes, research grants, and collaborative project calls across multiple disciplines.
Below is a curated list of active research proposals with July 2026 deadlines that researchers should not miss.
Research Proposal Calls – July 2026
| S.No. | Funding Opportunity | Funding Agency | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call for Applications for ICSSR Senior Fellowship 2026 | ICSSR | 21 July 2026 |
| 2 | DST-USISTEF Call for Proposal on Collaborative Projects in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology | DST | 31 July 2026 |
| 3 | Call for Applications for ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships for Financial Year 2026–27 | ICSSR | 14 July 2026 |
| 4 | ICMR Invites Proposals for Anaemia Prevention Innovation | ICMR | 03 July 2026 |
| 5 | ANRF Call for Proposals under the MAHA Water Program | ANRF | 10 July 2026 |
| 6 | ICMR Invites Expression of Interest (EoI) for Indo-US Diabetes Research Collaboration 2026 | ICMR | 15 July 2026 |
| 7 | DST Call for Research Proposals under the BRICS Platform | DST | 03 July 2026 |
| 8 | ICSSR Call for Proposals under the Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme 2026 | ICSSR | 06 July 2026 |
1. Call for Applications for ICSSR Senior Fellowship 2026
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Deadline: 21 July 2026
The ICSSR Senior Fellowship supports experienced researchers undertaking high-quality research in the social sciences.
2. DST-USISTEF Call for Collaborative Projects in Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Deadline: 31 July 2026
DST has invited collaborative research proposals under the India–US Science and Technology Endowment Fund (USISTEF). The programme supports joint research and innovation in:
- Critical Minerals
- Quantum Technology
Researchers from eligible Indian and US institutions are encouraged to submit collaborative proposals.
3. ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships 2026-27
Funding Agency: ICSSR
Deadline: 14 July 2026
ICSSR is inviting applications for Doctoral Fellowships for the Financial Year 2026–27. The fellowship provides financial assistance to PhD scholars conducting research in various areas of the social sciences.
4. ICMR Invites Proposals for Anaemia Prevention Innovation
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Deadline: 03 July 2026
ICMR is seeking innovative research proposals to improve anaemia prevention through novel technologies, interventions, diagnostics, and implementation strategies.
5. ANRF Call for Proposals under the MAHA Water Program
Funding Agency: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Deadline: 10 July 2026
The MAHA Water Program supports research projects focused on sustainable water management, water security, treatment technologies, and innovative solutions for water-related challenges.
6. ICMR Invites Expression of Interest for Indo-US Diabetes Research Collaboration 2026
Funding Agency: ICMR
Deadline: 15 July 2026
ICMR has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) for collaborative Indo-US research projects addressing diabetes, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health interventions.
7. DST Call for Research Proposals under the BRICS Platform
Funding Agency: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Deadline: 03 July 2026
DST is inviting research proposals under the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation framework. The programme encourages international collaboration among BRICS member countries across priority research areas.
8. ICSSR Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme 2026
Funding Agency: ICSSR
Deadline: 06 July 2026
The Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme supports young researchers working in social science disciplines.