DBT Call for Proposals

Call for Proposals for DBT, ICMR & SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026

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Call for Proposals for DBT, ICMR & SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) have officially launched the Joint Research Projects (JRP) Call 2026 under the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme (ISJRP). The initiative supports collaborative research between India and Switzerland. The notification is officially released on 2 Feb, 2026. Interested Researchers can … Read more

DBT–BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio-AI Under BioE3 Policy

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DBT–BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on “Bio-AI” Under BioE3 Policy

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, in collaboration with BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), is receiving research Proposals on “Bio-AI” under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment) Policy. This call aims to foster high-performance biomanufacturing by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with biotechnology and enabling data-driven innovation across health, agriculture, and … Read more

International HFSP Research Grants 2027 for Life Science Research

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International HFSP Research Grants 2027 for Life Science Research

The International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) is receiving applications for HFSP Research Grants – Award Year 2027. These highly prestigious grants support innovative research in life sciences through international and interdisciplinary collaboration. Under the HFSPO–India partnership, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, encourages Indian researchers to apply. Interested researchers must initiate a … Read more

Active Research Proposal Calls in January 2026: DBT, IKS & National Funding Agencies

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Active Research Proposal Calls in January 2026

Indian government agencies, such as DBT, IKS, NIDM, and the Ministry of Ayush, are receiving research proposals from Indian Researchers / Scientists to grant research projects in various areas. Below is a curated list of active research proposals with January 2026 deadlines that researchers should not miss. Research Proposal Calls Open in January 2026 Funding … Read more

DBT Call for Proposals: Establishment of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centers

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DBT Call for Proposals: Establishment of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centers

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, is receiving proposals from eligible universities, academic institutes, research organizations, and medical/agricultural institutions for the establishment or up-gradation of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centers under the BIO-GRID. Funding up to ₹5 crore is available for a duration of five years. This initiative … Read more

DBT Call for Proposals in Artificial Intelligence (AI): Apply Before 15 February 2026

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Call for Proposals on ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Algorithm or Product or Software Development’

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced a Call for Proposals on “Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Algorithm, Product, or Software Development” in the Biotechnology domain. This funding opportunity aims to accelerate biotechnology research, innovation, and industrial growth through the use of AI-based solutions. Eligible Researchers … Read more

DBT Call for proposals for Harnessing the Potential of Northeastern Mushrooms

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DBT Call for proposals for Harnessing the Potential of Northeastern Mushrooms

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has announced a Call for Proposals on “Harnessing the Potential of Northeastern Mushrooms“. This initiative aims to unlock the rich diversity of mushrooms found in India’s North Eastern Region (NER) and promote research that supports sustainable livelihoods, biotechnology innovation, and … Read more