Researchers, faculty members, PhD scholars, and higher education institutions have several important funding opportunities to apply for in October 2026.
These opportunities cover areas including collaborative research, climate technology, microbiome-based therapeutics, vaccines, and biologics.
Below is a curated list of active research proposals with October 2026 deadlines that researchers should not miss.
Research Proposals to Submit in October 2026
| Call for Proposals | Funding Agency/Organization | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| UGC-DAE CSR Call for Collaborative Research Proposals 2026 | UGC-DAE CSR | 15 October 2026 |
| DBT Call for Proposals: Microbiome-Based Therapeutics and Translational Opportunities | DBT | 15 October 2026 |
| Google Center for Climate Tech Call for Proposals 2026 | 22 October 2026 | |
| DBT Call for Proposals 2026: Up to ₹15 Crore Funding for T Cell-Based Vaccines and Biologics | DBT | 06 October 2026 |
1. UGC-DAE CSR Call for Collaborative Research Proposals 2026
The UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC-DAE CSR) has invited collaborative research proposals for 2026.
The programme provides an opportunity for researchers to undertake collaborative research using scientific facilities and expertise available through the UGC-DAE CSR centres.
Last date to submit: 15 October 2026
Read the complete UGC-DAE CSR Call for Proposals 2026
2. DBT Call for Proposals on Microbiome-Based Therapeutics
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has announced a call for proposals focused on microbiome-based therapeutics and translational opportunities.
The call is relevant to researchers working in biotechnology, microbiology, biomedical sciences, therapeutics and related interdisciplinary areas.
Last date to submit: 15 October 2026
Read the complete DBT Microbiome-Based Therapeutics Call
3. Google Center for Climate Tech Call for Proposals 2026
The Google Center for Climate Tech has announced a call for proposals supporting research and innovation related to climate technology.
Researchers and organizations working on climate-related technologies and solutions may find this opportunity relevant to their work.
Last date to submit: 22 October 2026
Read the complete Google Center for Climate Tech Call for Proposals 2026
4. DBT Call for Proposals on T Cell-Based Vaccines and Biologics
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has invited proposals for research and development related to T cell-based vaccines and biologics, with funding of up to ₹15 crore under the announced programme.
The call may be particularly relevant to researchers and institutions working in immunology, vaccines, biotechnology, biomedical research and biologics development.
Last date to submit: 06 October 2026
Read the complete DBT T Cell-Based Vaccines and Biologics Call