Dr. Sunny, Author at PhDTalks

ANRF Opens Applications for Impact Centres of Excellence 2026

October 14, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has opened applications for its Impact Centres of Excellence (ACE) Programme. This initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s research and innovation capabilities and supporting institutions seeking to achieve international research excellence. The main focus of the programme is to establish high-impact research centres in eligible academic institutions and national … Read more

Scopus Discontinues International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

October 13, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

Scopus has discontinued its coverage of the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Scopus regularly evaluates journals based on Publication ethics, Peer-review standards, and Compliance with indexing criteria. When a journal no longer satisfies these standards, it may be removed from the Scopus database. The latest update to the Scopus journal list was released … Read more

IIIT Delhi PhD Admissions for Winter 2026: Fellowship of ₹60,000 per Month

October 12, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has invited applications for its PhD Admissions for the Winter 2026 session. The institute offers doctoral programmes in several disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply through the online application portal by 11 November 2026. Regular PhD students will be considered for an institute fellowship of ₹60,000 per month, including HRA, plus … Read more

Scopus Accepted Journals in October 2026: Updated List of Newly Added Journals

October 11, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

Scopus regularly updates its source list to include high-quality, peer-reviewed journals from across disciplines. Scopus has recently released its latest September update on 09 October 2026. In this update, Scopus has listed 45 journal titles accepted for inclusion in its database in October 2026. The newly accepted titles cover a wide range of subjects, including humanities, law, health … Read more

Scopus Discontinued 10 Journals in October 2026

October 11, 2026October 10, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

Scopus regularly evaluates journals based on Publication ethics, Peer-review standards, and Compliance with indexing criteria. When a journal no longer satisfies these standards, it may be removed from the Scopus database. The latest update was released on 09 October 2026. Scopus removed 10 research journals from its indexed list. Moreover, 45 new journals have also been added to the Scopus … Read more

Call for Investigator-Initiated Research Proposals for First in World Challenge Grants 2026

October 9, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited investigator-initiated research proposals under the First in the World Challenge Grants 2026. The initiative aims to support innovative research ideas that have the potential to create breakthrough biomedical and health technologies. The First in the World Challenge encourages researchers to pursue ideas that have never been … Read more

BIRAC Call for Proposals: E-YUVA Scheme for Young Innovators and Researchers

October 8, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) is receiving proposals under the E-YUVA (Empowering Youth for Undertaking Value-Added Innovative Translational Research) Scheme. The E-YUVA Scheme is a BIRAC initiative that promotes a culture of applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young researchers. The scheme provides support through fellowships, research grants, and technical and business mentoring. It … Read more

IISER Tirupati Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2026

October 7, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Tirupati is receiving applications for its Postdoctoral Research Program. The program is aimed at engaging highly motivated young researchers in conducting research in frontier areas of Science and Technology. A total of 5 Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) positions are available. Interested candidates can submit their applications … Read more

39 Research Papers Retracted in September 2026: See Insights

October 6, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

Every month, journals around the world retract research papers due to issues such as data manipulation, plagiarism, image duplication, unreliable results, ethical concerns, and authorship disputes. 39 research papers were retracted in September 2026 from major publishers including Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley, the American Chemical Society, PLOS, MDPI, and Oxford University Press. We analyzed these … Read more

Proposals to Submit in October 2026: Research Funding Calls

October 5, 2026 by Dr. Sunny

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 … Read more