Call for Proposals

IGSTC Call for Proposals under the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) Program

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IGSTC Call for Proposals under the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) Program

The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) has officially opened the 2026 call for proposals under the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) program. The WISER program is a bilateral initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Government … Read more

Proposals to Submit in March 2026: Major Funding Opportunities for Researchers

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Proposals to Submit in March 2026

Various Funding agencies, such as the DBT, ICMR, DST, and the British Academy, are receiving research proposals from 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 March 2026 deadlines that researchers should not miss. … Read more

UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme 2026 for Senior Faculty Members

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UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme 2026 for Senior Faculty Members

The University Grants Commission (UGC), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, offers the UGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme to strengthen basic science research in Indian universities. This fellowship supports senior faculty members to continue high-quality research and mentor young Ph.D. scholars for an additional three years. The scheme is implemented by UGC under its … Read more

India–France Joint Call 2026: DST–ANR Proposals in Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence

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DST India France Call for Proposals 2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the French National Research Agency (ANR), France, have jointly launched the Indo-French Call for Joint Research and Innovation Proposals 2026 in the field of Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The India-France call for proposals aims to strengthen Indo-French cooperation on topics combining Applied … Read more

DBT Invites Research Proposals Under Biotech-KISAN Programme 2025–26

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DBT Invites Research Proposals Under Biotech-KISAN Programme 2025–26

The Department of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has officially announced the Call for Proposals under the DBT–Biotech-KISAN Programme for the year 2025–26. The Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) programme aims to strengthen the direct connection between scientific research and farming communities by translating biotechnology innovations into farmer-ready … Read more

UGC Newly Launched Fellowship Schemes for In-Service & Superannuated Faculty Members

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UGC Newly Launched Fellowship Schemes for In-Service & Superannuated Faculty Members

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced two new research-focused schemes to strengthen academic research in India. These initiatives support both in-service faculty members and superannuated academicians. The financial assistance for In-Service Faculty Members is ₹10 lakh for a duration of two years. The Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members provides a fellowship of ₹50,000 per … Read more

DBT Call for Proposals for Biotech Hubs in North Eastern Region, Apply by 30 March

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DBT Call for Proposals for Biotech Hubs in North Eastern Region

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced a Call for Proposals to establish Biotech Hubs in the North Eastern Region (NER). This initiative aims to strengthen biotechnology education, research, innovation, and skill development across the eight North Eastern states of India. Eligible Research Institutions can … Read more

ICMR Call for Funding under Intramural Research Program, Apply by 9 March 2026

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Intramural grants up to INR 8 crores for randomized clinical trials

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a Call for Funding for Clinical Trials under its Intramural Research Program. Proposals from ICMR institutes are invited to conduct high-quality, academic, and non-regulatory Randomised Clinical Trials (RCTs). This initiative aims to generate high-quality evidence that influences national health policy and clinical guidelines. Interested researchers/scientists can … Read more

Call for Proposals for Major Annual 2026 Grant Round

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Call for Proposals for Major Annual 2026 Grant Round

The Mito Foundation, in partnership with the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF), has announced the 2026 Major Annual Grant Round. These foundations are inviting researchers worldwide to submit proposals focused on primary mitochondrial disease (PMD) research. The 2026 grant round offers up to US $500,000. The 2026 grant round is built around two core objectives: … Read more

DST Call for Proposals for Sustainable Livelihood System as Mission SANKALP

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The Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India has invited proposals under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) for implementing Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)–based livelihood interventions in selected Aspirational Blocks. This call is part of the national mission Mission सह-SANKALP (Science and Advanced Networks for Knowledge-driven Action for Livelihood Promotion). The motive … Read more