IIT Gandhinagar invites applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowships (Apply by 15 Feb)

IIT Gandhinagar Post-Doctoral 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is receiving applications for Post-Doctoral Fellows (PDFs) in different disciplines, including engineering, sciences, and humanities. This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers to work with leading faculty members. Interested candidates may approach the faculty members in their area of research directly. Explore More Post-Doctoral Fellowships Fellowship … Read more

Research Proposal Calls Open in February 2026: Apply Now

Research Proposal Calls Open in February 2026

Indian government agencies, such as the ANRF, DBT, ICMR, and the ICSSR, are receiving research proposals from Indian researchers and scientists to fund research projects in various areas. These calls are open across science, technology, biotechnology, health sciences, and social sciences Below is a curated list of active research proposals with February 2026 deadlines that researchers should … Read more

Call for Carl Menger Fellowship 2026–2027 (Apply by March 15, 2026)

Carl Menger Fellowship

The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is receiving applications for the Carl Menger Fellowship 2026-27. This prestigious, one-year online fellowship is open to PhD students from any university, discipline, or country. Interested candidates can apply online by March 15, 2026. Organization Mercatus Center at George Mason University Fellowship Carl Menger Fellowship Last Date March … Read more

31 Scholarly Papers Retracted in January 2026

31 Papers Retracted in January 2026

January 2026 witnessed a significant number of scholarly retractions. According to data from CrossRef and retraction databases, 31 research articles are officially withdrawn in January 2026. These retractions span diverse fields, including biochemistry, environmental sciences, medicine, nanotechnology, computer science, and social sciences. Papers are retracted from Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, MDPI, and other publishers. Authors are … Read more

ICSSR invites applications for various posts on Deputation and Short-Term Contract

ICSSR invites applications for various posts on Deputation and Short-Term Contract

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has announced vacancies for multiple posts to be filled on deputation. The initial deputation period is 3 years. ICSSR may extend the period. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by 10th March 2026. Available Posts S.No Name of Post Vacancies Pay Scale (7th CPC) Method of … Read more

Top Retraction Reasons in Scholarly Publishing: Editors, Authors, and Readers Should Know

Top Retraction Reasons

Retraction is an important way of maintaining the integrity of scholarly literature. 4,500+ Research Papers Were Retracted in 2025. The purpose is not to punish authors, but to ensure that published research remains trustworthy. Journal Editors may retract an article when they lose confidence in its results or conclusions. This blog post of PhDTalks brings … Read more

ANRF Financial Assistance for organizing Seminars & Conferences

ANRF Financial Assistance for organizing Seminars & Conferences

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) provides partial financial assistance for organizing National and International scientific events (Conferences, Seminars) under the Seminar/Symposia (SSY) Scheme. The primary objective of this Scheme is to provide financial assistance on a selective basis to encourage the Participation of young scientists and research professionals in organizing research-oriented academic events. Academic … Read more

Economics Call for Papers in Springer Nature Journal (Free Publication)

Economics Call for Papers in Springer Nature Journal

The SERIEs- Journal of the Spanish Economic Association, published by Springer, invites original research articles for a Special Issue in Honor of Samuel Bentolila. This special issue aims to celebrate Bentolila’s wide-ranging contributions by bringing together innovative research that advances the analysis and interpretation of economic data across diverse fields. SERIEs – Journal of the Spanish … Read more

Call for Nominations for ICSSR National Fellowships in Social Sciences

Call for Nominations for ICSSR National Fellowships in Social Sciences

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is receiving nominations for its prestigious ICSSR National Fellowships. The fellowship aimed at recognizing eminent Indian social scientists and supporting high-quality, full-time research in the field of social sciences. Nominations can be sent through email and Hard copy by 26 February 2026. Organization ICSSR Fellowship ICSSR National … Read more

Tsinghua University is hiring doctoral researchers across 52 academic disciplines

Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program’s Global Recruitment

Tsinghua University is hiring doctoral researchers through its Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program. Tsinghua University has launched the Shuimu Tsinghua Scholar Program to attract scholars from around the world. It is a bright opportunity for early-career researchers to advance their academic careers at one of the world’s leading universities. Scholars with good publications can submit their … Read more