List of Call for Research Proposals

Invitation of EoI for Development and Manufacturing of a Lateral Flow based Point of Care device for serum ferritin quantification

Indian Council of Medical Research ((ICMR), New Delhi invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from the eligible organizations, companies, manufacturers for undertaking ‘Development and Manufacturing’ of a Lateral Flow based Point of Care device for serum ferritin quantification. Ferritin is an important biomarker of iron status in the blood, indicating iron deficiency anemia when levels are low.

Agency: ICMR

Last Date: 28-02-2025

DBT Call for proposals on Translational Research using GenomeIndia Data

Current call aims to facilitate organisations, researchers and health leaders with the expertise to work in partnership to exploit the opportunities of translational research using GIP data sets for addressing some of the critical personalized and community-wisse health issues of Indian population.

Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

Last Date: 28-02-2025

Call for Proposals in Hydrology and Cryosphere in the Indian Himalayan Region

The MoES, under the PAMC Hydrology and Cryosphere under the REACHOUT scheme, invites proposals for integrated research to generate critical databases and insights, enhancing water security, mitigating climate-induced risks, and promoting sustainable development in glacier-fed and rain dependent regions

Agency: Ministry of Earth Sciences

Last Date: 14-02-2025

DST-NSF Joint call for proposals on "Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future (DMREF)"

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India and National Science Foundation (NSF) of U.S have signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) on research Cooperation. Recognizing the potential for international collaboration to accelerate materials research and education objectives, DST has partnered with U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) in a program titled DMREF (Designing Materials to Revolutionize and Engineer our Future). Applications are invited from all those who are interested in doing high-end research in the area of Material Science through U.S. NSF 25-508 program.

Agency: DST

Last Date: 04-02-2025

Call for DHR-HRD Research Proposals under "Start-Up Grant for induction into Biomedical & Health Research"

Online research proposals are invited for the year 2024-25, for START-UP GRANT FOR INDUCTION INTO BIOMEDICAL & HEALTH RESEARCH for regular faculties and biomedical researchers who have recently completed Ph.Ds. in biomedical/health sciences (within last 5 years).

Agency: ICMR

Last Date: 30-01-2025

DST announces Call for proposal under Innovation & STEM Demonstration

To consider and recommend new proposals and communication initiatives in Innovation and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Demonstration, including but not limited to Hands-on Science, Do-it-yourself Methodologies, Stationary & Mobile Exhibitions, Demos/Showcasing of proven technologies, Science Fairs-Melas-Jathas, S&T/Industrial Tours of Students, Student Motivation Activities, etc.

Agency: DST

Last Date: December 31, 2024

NSTMIS Call for proposal

The National Science and Technology Management Information System (NSTMIS) is the nodal agency responsible for assessment and benchmarking of S&T potential of the country leading to evidence-based policy planning for the S&T sector. The programme sponsors research projects/studies to potential investigators/organizations across the country in the broad areas of S&T Investment, S&T infrastructure, S&T output, S&T databases, S&T manpower, R&D productivity/efficiency etc. The thrust areas to be addressed for submission of research proposals under the present Call for Proposals. However, proposals can also be submitted in other interrelated S&T areas for consideration. The preference will be given to project proposals focusing on mapping STI at regional/ sectoral/ national level, development of framework/ advanced tools for wider usage of STI data. Proposals should adhere to global standards in terms of methodology, approaches, best practices, etc.

Agency: DST

Last Date: 31-01-2025

Call for Proposal for the Design and Development of Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motor Controller ASIC

The objective of this Call for Proposal is to promote the design and development of a Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motor Controller ASIC to meet India's growing demand for high-performance, energy-efficient motor control solutions. This initiative aims to strengthen India's capabilities in semiconductor design, driving innovation toward globally competitive, indigenous products. Proposals from Startups and MSMEs (Individually or in consortium with other Startup/MSME/Domestic Company) as per defined eligibility criteria with a commercialization plan are encouraged.

Agency: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India

Last Date: 03-01-2025

Expression of Interest for Safe & Trusted AI Projects under IndiaAI Mission

To spearhead this movement, IndiaAI is calling for Expression of Interest (EoI) from individuals and organizations that want to lead AI development projects to foster accountability, mitigate AI harms and promote fairness in AI practices.

Agency: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India

Last Date: 9th January 2025

Call for proposals for Implementation Research Study to develop an optimal model for Sickle Cell Disease screening, diagnosis, treatment, and care.

To address the significant burden of SCD in India, the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission (NSCEM) has been initiated by the government with a vision to eliminate SCD as a public health problem in India before 2047. The mission's objectives are to provide affordable and accessible care to all SCD patients, ensure quality of care, and reduce the prevalence of SCD in India.

Agency: ICMR

Last Date: Feb. 2, 2025

Call for Proposals under WISE-SCOPE Fellowship

The Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)-Societal Challenges with Opportunities (SCOPE) Fellowship Program of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) aims to provide opportunity to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their S&T knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society. This program promotes projects that directly deal with challenges at grassroots level and address them through S&T interventions. Projects under WISE-SCOPE (WISE-Societal Challenges with Opportunities) should provide S&T solutions to our social problems, livelihood generation, drudgery reduction, health and nutrition related issues, management of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, disaster management etc.

Agency: DST

Last Date: August 31, 2025

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS UNDER DBT- RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (DBT-RA) IN BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES FOR 2024-25/ Call II

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the award of “DBT-Research Associateship’’ for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The Associateship is tenable in Premier Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under the “DBT-Research Associateship’’ programme supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Agency: DBT

Last Date: 03-01-2025