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
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, invites research proposals under the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) Competitive Research Proposals Program 2026–2027. This program supports original research on Indian Knowledge Systems. Researchers have to send their research proposals online before January 30th, 2026. The IKS Competitive Research Proposals Program is designed to fund research studies that … Read more
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is inviting research proposals with grants of up to ₹30 Crore for a duration of 3 years. The funding aims to support cutting-edge AI-driven research in science and engineering under the following tracks: Funding and Duration of Support Who can apply? How to apply? Proposals must be submitted through the … Read more
Call for proposals under Ramanujan Fellowship is opened for pursuing research after PhD from 1st June 2025 (Sunday) to 30th June 2025 (Monday). Ramanujan Fellowship is meant for brilliant Indian/Indian Origin scientists and engineers from outside India to take up scientific research positions in India and for those scientists/engineers who want to return to India … Read more
The India Sustainable Growth Hub (ISGH) is looking for proposals with strong policy relevance and potential for impact, coupled with robust research methods from Indian Researchers. The motive of this call is to offer two types of awards: Full research grants (limit is GBP 40,000) and small research grants (limit is GBP 15,000). Researchers can apply for this … Read more
The Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowships to outstanding engineers to support their Research / Innovation. About INSE: The INAE was founded in 1987 for promoting engineering, technology, and related sciences. Fellowship Scope All areas of engineering, innovation and technology will be covered by this fellowship. Eligibility … Read more
ICSSR invites proposals for research projects under the “Punyashloka Devi Ahilyabai Holkar SpecialCall for Women-Led Research on Women-Led Development”. This special call is to support women researchers in generating critical outcomes. Eligibility Only women researchers are eligible to apply as Project Director or Co-Project Director. The Project Director and Co-Project Directors must also hold a … Read more
The DST, the Government of India, and the Agency for Science, Technology & Research, Singapore, are jointly inviting project proposals in the areas of “Digital Health/ Medical Technologies” and “Green Hydrogen”. The research projects are funded for a maximum of three years. Who may apply? Scientists/faculty members working in regular capacity in universities, academic institutes, … Read more
DBT and BIRAC invite proposals on ‘High-Performance Biomanufacturing for Climate Resilient Agriculture’ to develop technologies and bio- based solutions for climate resilient circular Agri-economy. The proposals areinvited under the two categories: (i) Discovery & Application-oriented Integrated Network Research(ii) Bridging the Gaps for Industrial scale up Mode of Submission Proposals may be submitted online by both … Read more