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External Funding Opportunities
The faculty members and researchers are regularly encouraged regarding various research project funding options available.
Details of external Funding Agencies (Govt. / Non-Govt.) are given below.
List of Funding Schemes
| Sr. No. | Name of Scheme | Name of Agency | Nature of Research | Area of Research | Eligibility Criteria | Funding Support | Deadline | Applicable to | Link |
| 1 | Advance Manufacturing Technologies | Department of Science & Technology | Project Proposals | Science & Technology | Scientiest / Engineers/Technologists/Universities& other Academic Institutions/R&D Institutions /Laboratories can Apply | 50 Lakh per 2 years duration | 15 Oct, 2021 | Science & Technology | http://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/AMT%20Call%20for%20Proposal.pdf |
| 2 | Application for Financial Support for Conferences/Seminars/Worksops | Reserve Bank of India | Conferences/Seminars/Worksops | Conferences/Seminars/Worksops | Individual Researchers/Experts & Universities/Research Institutions | Round the year Open (financial year (July-June). | professional bodies/research associations and also to universities/research institutions | https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/ExternalResearchSchemes.aspx#3 | |
| 3 | Application for DBT- Research Associateship in Biotechnology & Life Science | Department of Biotechnology & Life Science | for Research | Research and Science & Technology | Research Institutions / Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within india | 1. Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs. 47,000 – 54,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year, payable to the host institution. | 30 Sep, 2021 | Research and Science & Technology | https://dbtindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/DBT-RA%20Fellowship%20Advertisement-2021-22%20session.pdf |
| 2. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S degree but submitted the thesis, if selected, will be paid Rs. 35,000/- per month till the award of the degree (designation: Senior Research Fellow). | |||||||||
| 4 | Application for RBI Professorial Chairs and Corpus Fund | Reserve Bank of India | Promote excellence in research and learning | for Research | Area of Specialisation available in the university/research institute should be of intrest to the Bank, The university/research institute should be reputed with a good track record of academic research and publications | Round the year Open | University /Research Institutes | https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/ExternalResearchSchemes.aspx#1 | |
| 5 | Application for Financial Support for Publications of Research Journals | Reserve Bank of India | Publications of Research Journals | Research & Media | Any non-profit academic/research institutation is eligible to apply | Round the year Open | economics, econometrics and allied subjects demography, agricultural economics, agricultural marketing, health economics, econometrics, development economics, monetary economics etc. | https:www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/ExternalResearchSchemes.aspx#2 | |
| 6 | Expression of Intrest for Capacity Building through Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Programs | Department of Science & Technology | Training Programs | Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Training | Non profit making organizations/leading engineering colleges& managements instituties / leading universites | 30 Sep, 2021 | Science & Technology (web develpoment ) | https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/EOI%20_F_Publish_SM.pdf | |
| 7 | Application for Research & Development By MOFPI | Ministry of Food Processing Industries | for Research & Development | Research | All Universities, IITs, Central/State Government Institutions, Government funded Organizations, R&D laboratories and CSIR recognized R&D units in private sector. | Institutional Charges equal to 10% of project cost subject to maximum of Rs. 3 lakh for non-academic institutions and Rs. 5 Lakh for academic institutions. | Round the year open | food Processing Sectors | https://mofpi.nic.in/Schemes/human-resources-and-institutions/research-development-food-processing-sector |
| 8 | Application for Environmental Research from MOEF | Ministry of Environment, Froest and Climate Change | for Research | Environmental Research | Academic/research institutions is eligible to apply | Round the year open | disiplines concerned with environmental protecation, R&D in environmental management technologies | https://moef.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/chap1_2.pdf | |
| 9 | Application for Implementing R&D Projects under Science & Technology | Ministry of Mines | Impliementing R&D Projects | Research & Development | Academic Institutions, Universities, National instituties and R&D Institutions. | Round the year open | Science & Technology( Applied Geoscience, Mineral exploration, mining and allied areas) | https://research.mines.gov.in/content.aspx?Page=1000 | |
| 10 | Application for Financial Assistance to Economic Research Institutions | Department of Economic Affairs | Research Activities | Economic Development & Research | Department of Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics of Universities/ Deemed Universities,Academic Institutions accredited |
Normally financial assistance for a single research project will not be more than Rs. 20.00 lakh. The nurturing grant for a fledgling institution will also not exceed Rs. 20.00 lakh per year and will not be awarded for more than 4-6 years. | Round the year open | Department of Economics | https://mofapp.nic.in/deagrants/deango/Default.aspx |
| 11 | Application for Proposals for undertaking Research Studies/Projects | Ministry of Women & Child Development | Proposals for Research Studies /Project | Research Studies/Projects | Institutions ,Universities and Voluntary Organizations/NGO'S Registered under NITI aAYOG | Round the year open | Institutions ,Universities and Voluntary Organizations/NGO'S Registered under NITI aAYOG | https://wcd.nic.in/sites/default/files/Circular_RFP_26032021.pdf | |
| 12 | Application for seeking Grant Assistance from R&D Fund of NABARD | NABARD | For Projects & Studies | Research & Development | Any non-profit academic/research institutation is eligible to apply | Round the year open | Agriculture Sector(Any non-profit academic/research institutation ) | https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/tender/160318554R_D_Project_FORMAT.pdf | |
| 13 | Application for Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Symposium from NABARD | NABARD | Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Symposium | Conference/Seminar/Workshop/Symposium | University/College/NGO/MFI/PRI/Society/etc | Round the year open | Agriculture Sector(University/College/NGO/MFI/PRI/Society/etc) | https://www.nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/tender/1603185559Seminar%20Application%20Format%20-%2 | |
| 14 | Application for Research Grants Program | The Nestle Foundation | For Research | Research | Any non-profit academic/research institutation is eligible to apply | Round the year open | Any non-profit academic/research institutation is eligible to apply | https://www.nestlefoundation.org/e/research.html | |
| 15 | Application for Grants to University/College Teachers for Major Research Project | University Grants Commission(UGC) | For Research Projects | Research | The University Grants Commission will provide Supports to permanent/regular working /retired teachers in the University and Colleges | Major Research Project in Sciences including Engineering & Technology, Medical, Pharmacy Agriculture etc. - Rs. 20.00 lacs. Major Research Project in Humanities, Social Science, Languages, Literature, Arts, Law and allied disciplines - Rs. 15.00 lacs. | Round the year open | Humanities, Social Science ,Languages, Literature, Pure Science, Engineering & Technology,Pharmacy, Medical , Agricultural Science etc. | https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/3590417_MRP-12th-plan-guidelines.pdf |
| 16 | Application for Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme | Science & Engineering Research Board | Research | Research | scientists, faculty members and R&D professionals including Non-resident Indians (NRI) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). academic / research / industrial organization | AJRA Faculty will be provided US$15000 in the first month of residence and US$10000 in each of the subsequent month | Round the year open | Science & Engineering | https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/vajra |
| 17 | Application for National Spatial Data Infrastructure | Department of Science & Technology | Data Infrastructure | Science & Technology | Any non-profit academic/research institutation is eligible to apply | Round the year open | Science & Technology | https://dst.gov.in/national-spatial-data-infrastructure | |
| 18 | Application for Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research Fund | Royal Society of Edinburgh | Higher Education Research Fund | Research & Education | Unversities & Research Institutes | 25 Oct,2021 | Unversities & Research Institutes | https://www.res.org.uk/awards/scotland-asia-partnerships-higher-education-research-fund-saphire/ | |
| 19 | Application for Research - Practice Partnership Grants Program | Spencer Fondation | Research Activities | Research & Education | Support collaborative partnerships between academic research and a board array of practitioners of education , (Pis), and Co-PIS applying for a Research -Practice | project budgets up to $400,000 and durations of up to three years.We accept Intent to Apply forms once a year in this program. | 10 NOV,2021 | Research & Education | https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/research-practice-partnerships |
| 20 | Application for Direct Aid Program in India | Australian Consulate-General Chennai | Aid Program | Accidents & Traffic Safety, Democracy & Good Governance, Education,Environment, Health, Human Rights, Sports & Recreation , Women & Gender | DAP funding is available to individuals, community groups, academic institutions and NGOs engaged in development activities on a not-for-profit basis. | rants averaging around INR 5 lakhs. | Friday 1 October.2021 | Education,Environment, Health, Human Rights, Sports & Recreation | https://chennai.consulate.gov.au/cnai/DAPDAP.html |
| 21 | Application for Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants | Max Weber Stiftung | Short Term Research Project | Education & Social Science | Foundation's Instituties/ranches will take precedence | daily rates between € 27.00 and € 62.00 depending on the host country; | 08 oct, 2021 | Education & Social Science | https://www.maxweberstiftung.de/en/foerderung/gerald-d-feldman-travel-grants.html |
| 22 | Application for Statements of Interest for Internet Freedom Annual Program | Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor | Support Internet Freedom | Science & Technology | NGO, or Public INTERNATIOAL Organization , Be a Private ,public or state institution of higher education or business | 15 Nov ,2021 | Science & Technology | https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.htmi?oppId=335591 | |
| 23 | Application for PAS Annual Program Statements | U.S. Mission to india | small grants Program | Business& Industry, Democracy& Good Governance, Education, Environment, LGBTQ,Science, Women & Gender | Not For profit organizations,civil Society/NGO, think tanks, Public and prrivate Educational Institutions , Individuals | 01 Feb,2022 | Business& Industry, Democracy& Good Governance, Education, Environment, LGBTQ,Science, Women & Gender | https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.htmi?oppId=335591 | |
| 24 | Application for Annual Program statement 2021 | U.S. Mission to india | small grants Program | Business& Industry, Democracy& Good Governance, Education, Environment, LGBTQ,Science, Women & Gender | Not For profit organizations,civil Society/NGO, think tanks, Public and prrivate Educational Institutions , Individuals | 31 Dec, 2021 | Business& Industry, Democracy& Good Governance, Education, Environment, LGBTQ,Science, Women & Gender | https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.htmi?oppId=332889 | |
| 25 | University Grants Commission (UGC)Major and Minor Research Projects | Major and Minor Research Projects | for Research | Humanities, Social Sciences,Languages, Literature, Pure Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Medical, Agricultural Sciences | Humanities, Social Sciences,Languages, Literature, Pure Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Medical, Agricultural Sciences | www.ugc.ac.in | |||
| 25 | Modernization & Removal of Obsolescence Scheme (MODROBS) | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Research and Institutional Development Bureaus | Research | Administration; Finance; Planning and Coordination; Under Graduate Studies; Post Graduate Education and Research; Faculty Development;Quality Assurance; and Research and Institutional Development Bureaus | 15 Lac | 2 Years | Website: www.aicte.ernet.in | |
| 26 | Research Promotion Schemes (RPS) | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | for Research | Research & Education | Masters and Doctoral degree candidates. | 5 to 10 Lac | Website: www.aicte.ernet.in | ||
| 27 A. | Research Schemes | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) | For Research | research | S &T including agriculture, engineering and medicine. Multi-disciplinary projects which involve inter-organisational cooperation (including that of CSIR Laboratories) are also considered. Preference is given to schemes which have relevance to research programmes of CSIR laboratories. |
3 lakhs | Ist October every year. | S &T including agriculture, engineering and medicine. | http://csirhrdg.res.in |
| 27 B. | Sponsored Schemes | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) | Sponsored Reserch | Research | The Directors of CSIR laboratories may invite applications for research grants in specific areas of interest to their respective laboratories. They will forward these to the CSIR HRD Group. The scheme enables the CSIR laboratories to interact with university system, so that the CSIR laboratory can take the help of the faculty there to undertake part of the work of its core programme, for which it either does not have the time and or expertise. |
3 lakhs | Ist October every year. | S &T including agriculture, engineering and medicine. | http://csirhrdg.res.in |
| 27C. | Emeritus Scientist Scheme | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) | Research | Research | To provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective field of specialization and having relevance to the programmes of CSIR. |
3 lakhs | Ist October every year. | S &T including agriculture, engineering and medicine.Multi-disciplinary projects which involve inter-organisational cooperation (including that of CSIR Laboratories) are also considered. | http://csirhrdg.res.in |
| 27 D. | Research Fellowships/Associateships | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) | Research | Research | Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship, Senior Research Associateship, Recognition of Excellence , Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize CSIR Young Scientist Award, |
3 lakhs | Ist October every year. | S &T including agriculture, engineering and medicine.Multi-disciplinary projects which involve inter-organisational cooperation (including that of CSIR Laboratories) are also considered. | http://csirhrdg.res.in |
| 28 | Extramural Research Scheme | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | For Research | Research | The ER scheme also supports the instrumentality of Memoranda of Collaboration (MoC) between DRDO Laboratories & Establishments and academia. These MoC invariably involve more than on DRDO establishment and cover explorations and investigations on a range of topics within a broad subject arena that generically cross-link the research activities of the collaborating Laboratories & Establishments and the research-disciplines of the selected collaborating academic institution. Such institutional cross-linking is organic, not episodic, and is made operational in an MoC through a management structure which includes in its standing arrangements representation of directors of the collaborating DRDO institutions. |
collaborating Laboratories & Establishments and the research-disciplines of the selected collaborating academic institution. | Website: www.drdo.com | ||
| 29 | Aeronautics Research & Development Board | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | Aeronautics Research | for Research | IITs, Universities, Higher Technological Institutes, Colleges and other research centers including industry in the country |
5 Crores | IITs, Universities, Higher Technological Institutes, Colleges and other research centers including industry in the country |
www.drdo.com/boards/ardb/default.htm | |
| 30 a | Symposium/Conference/Workshop | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) | Symposium/Conference/Workshop | Symposium/Conference/Workshop | Science, Engineering and Technology are given to Scientists and Engineers of DAE, | https://dae.gov.in/ | |||
| b | DAE Young Scientists Research Award | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) | Research Award | Research & Award | Science, Engineering and Technology are given to Scientists and Engineers of DAE, every year. These awards are announced on the Founder’s Day; i.e. the birthday of Dr. Homi Jehangir Bhabha, which falls on the 30th of October. | A memento, citation and award amount of Rs.50,000/- each | 30th of October. | Science, Engineering and Technology are given to Scientists and Engineers of DAE, scientific research, technology development, engineering/project implementation, teaching, health care, and supporting services. | https://dae.gov.in/ |
| c | R&D Project, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship, Raja Ramanna Fellowship, Visiting Scientists, Homi Bhabha Chair Professorship, DAE Graduate Fellowships, DAE-SRC Award | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) | R&D Project | Research & Development | outstanding Scientists and Engineers including those retired/superannuated scientists/engineers who were involved in the development of sensitive and/or critical technologies to carry out research and development work in the fields of their choice and of interest to the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) | Science, Engineering and Technology | https://dae.gov.in/ | ||
| 31 | Assistance for Research Projects (ARPs) in Ocean Sciences (MRDF) | Department of Biotechnology (DBT) | Research | Research & Development | Agriculture/Bioinformatics/Biotech Product and Process Development/Basic Research/Human Resource Development/Infrastructure Facilities/International Cooperation/Medical Biotechnology/Bioresources/Societal Developments/Societal Developments | Agriculture/Bioinformatics/Biotech Product and Process Development/Basic Research/Human Resource Development/Infrastructure Facilities/International Cooperation/Medical Biotechnology/Bioresources/Societal Developments/Societal Developments | www.dbtindia.gov.in, www.btisnet.gov.in, www.dbtindia.gov.in/organistion/nodal.htm | ||
| 32A. | Assistance for Research Projects (ARPs) in Ocean Sciences (MRDF) | Department of Ocean Development (DOD) | Research Project | Research | Newly emerging and front-line areas of Marine Geology and Geophysics, Marine Coastal Ecology, Marine Biology, Marine Microbiology, Coastal Marine Culture Systems, Marine Benthos, Beach Placers, Ocean Engineering and Under Water Robotics. |
Salaries for research staff, equipment and contingencies. | second week of April of every year during the entire duration of the project. | Marine Geology and Geophysics, Marine Coastal Ecology, Marine Biology, Marine Microbiology, Coastal Marine Culture Systems, Marine Benthos, Beach Placers, Ocean Engineering and Under Water Robotics. |
www.dod.nic.in |
| 32 B. | Manpower Training for Ocean Research & Management (MMDP) | Department of Ocean Development (DOD) | Training | Research & Management | Salaries for research staff, equipment and contingencies. | second week of April of every year during the entire duration of the project. | www.dod.nic.in | ||
| 33 | a) Deep Continental Studies (DCS), b) Himalayan Glaciology (HG), c) Indian Climate Research Programme (ICRP), d) Instrument Development Programe (IDP), e) International S&T Cooperation (ISTC), f) Joint Technology Projects under STAC/IS-STAC, i) Monsoon and Tropical Climate (MONTCLIM) & Agrometeorology, j) Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS), k )Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Support Fund (PRDSF) Programme , Programme Advisory Committee on Earth Sciences l) (PAC-ES): R&D Projects Scheme, m) Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC), n) Science & Society Programmes (SSP), o) Seismology Programme (SP), p) State Science & Technology Programme (SSTP), q) Technology Development Programme (Joint Technology –Technology System Programme), r) Utilisation of Scientific Expertise of Retired Scientists (USERS), |
Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Research Programme & Project Scheme | Science & Technology | The Principal Institution assumes financial and other administrative responsibilities of the project. 2. In case of multi-institutional project, formal agreement from the collaborating institutions/ scientists should support the proposal. 3. International travel is not permissible under the project. 4. The manpower recruited for the project should be paid as per the rules of the Institute and guidelines of the Government of India. 5. The proposals are considered for approval/rejection by Project Evaluation Group (PEG) in DST. The group may seek expert opinion, wherever required. | Science & Technology | www.serc-dst.org | ||
| 34 | Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization Programmes & its Components | Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) | Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization Programmes | Scientific and Industrial Research | a. Institutions receiving annual recurring grants from the Central or State Government Agencies including the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Universities, academic institutions, R&D institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, etc.b. Institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act.c. Trusts registered under Indian Trusts Act. | Science & Technology | www.dsir.gov.in | ||
| 35 | Research in meteorology and allied disciplinces | India Meteorological Department (IMD) | Research | Research in meterology | meteorology, seismology and allied subjects, scientists working in universities / institutions and government organizations |
meteorology and allied disciplinces | www.imd.gov.in | ||
| 36 | ISRO Sponsored Research Programme (RESPOND) | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) - Department of Space | Research Programme | Department of Space | The main objectives of the RESPOND Programme is to establish strong links with premiere academic institutions in the country to carry out research and developmental projects which are of relevance to Space and derive useful outputs of such R&D to support ISRO programmes. RESPOND programme aims to enhance academic base, generate quality human resources and infrastructure at the academic institutes to support the Indian Space programme. | The research proposals received from academia for consideration under RESPOND are accepted for taking up research along with appropriate technical and financial support, only after thorough review of proposals | space science and technology | Website: www.isro.org | |
| 37 | Space Science Promotion (SSP) | Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) - Department of Space | promoting development and application of space science and technology | Department of Space | a. Institutions receiving annual recurring grants from the Central or State Government Agencies including the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Universities, academic institutions, R&D institutions, Public Sector Undertakings, etc.b. Institutions registered under the Societies Registration Act.c. Trusts registered under Indian Trusts Act. | space science and technology | Website: www.isro.org | ||
| 38 | Department of Information Technology (DIT) since its inception has been giving importance to research and development. Promotion of research & development efforts in electronics and related fields in the country has been one of the major activities of Department of Information Technology. |
Ministry of Communications & Information Technology (MOCIT) | Research & Development | Information Technology (DIT), electronics | The scientists in the Divisions work with R&D centres, academic institutions and user organizations to evolve R&D projects in the areas relevant to the Division. | Department of Information Technology (DIT), electronics | Website: www.mit.gov.in | ||
| 39 | 1. Environmental Research Programme (ERP) 2. Ecosystems Research Scheme (ERS) 3. Eastern and Western Ghats Research Programme (E&WRP) 4. Biosphere Reserves 5. Mangroves and Coral Reefs 6. Wetlands 7. National Natural Resources Management System (NNRMS) 8. Ganga Action Plan/National River Conservation Programme 9. Research and Consultancy Projects in Wildlife |
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) | planning, promotion and coordination of environmental and forestry programmes. | implementing environmental and forestry programmes; promotion of environmental and forestry research, extension, education and training to augment the requisite manpower; dissemination of environmental information; international cooperation and creation of environmental awareness among all sectors of the country’s population. |
Environment and Forests | Environment and Forests | www.envfor.nic.in | ||
| 40 | Research & Development in Processed Food Sector | Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MFPI) | Research & Development | Research & Development in Processed Food Sector | research institutions/universities for directed research & development of low cost indigenous technology for preservation/processing, which will result in value addition to various foods |
research institutions/universities for directed research & development of low cost indigenous technology for preservation/processing, which will result in value addition to various foods |
www.mofpi.nic.in | ||
| 41 | Industry/Institution Participation in Research and Development Projects | Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES) | Research and Development Projects | New Technologies, Solar Thermal Solar Photovoltaics, Wind Energy, Biomass Energy, Small Hydro, |
research institutions, universities, industries and non-governmental organizations. | research institutions, universities, industries and non-governmental organizations. | www.mnes.nic.in | ||
| 42 | Research Scheme on Power (RSOP) | Ministry of Power, Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) | Research | Power system planning, improvement, studies · Diagnostic and condition monitoring of power system equipments. · Reliability enhancement of power station equipment etc. |
The scheme basically aims to provide fund for carrying out need based research projects in power sector including solving of power system operational problems in the country. |
The scheme basically aims to provide fund for carrying out need based research projects in power sector i |
Power Sector | http://powersearch.cpri.res.in | |
| 43 | Research & Development for Water Resources Management | Ministry of Water Resources (MOWR) | Research & Development | Management of Floods, Hydraulic Structures (including masonry and concrete structures), River and Estuarine Hydraulics, River Morphology, Ground Water Hydraulics, Instrumentation for Seismic and Geophysical Measurements, Open Channel Flow, Pipe Flow, Hydraulic Machinery, City Water Supply and Ports and Harbours INCOH Meteorology, Surface Water Hydrology, Evaporation Control, Ground Water Hydrology and Management, Instrumentation, Real Time Systems, Application of GIS and Remote Sensing |
academicians/experts in the Universities, IITs, recognised R&D laboratories, Water Resources/ Irrigation departments of the Central and State Governments and NGOs. Research proposals of applied nature as well as basic research are considered for MOWR support. |
Water Resources Engineering. | www.wrmin.nic.in | ||
| 44 | Department of Education ( DOE) | ||||||||
| 45 | Science and Technology Application for Rural Development (STARD) | www.scienceandtechnology-dst-org. | |||||||
| 46 | Science & Technology for Weaker Sections (STAWS). | www.scienceandsociety.dst.org. | |||||||
| 47 | Indian National Science Academy ( INSA) | ||||||||
| 48 | International Foundation for Science | International Funding Agency | www.ifs.se, | ||||||
| 49 | Third World Academy of Sciences ( TWAS) | International Funding Agency | http://www.org/activities.html | ||||||
| 50 | Third World Network of Scientific Organizations | International Funding Agency | www.twnso. Org | ||||||
| 51 | University Grants Commission (UGC) | Major and Minor Research Projects | Research | promote teaching and research in emerging areas in Humanities, Social Sciences,Languages, Literature, Pure Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Medical, Agricultural,Sciences etc. | Traditionally, universities have been the centers of research. Although, the Government has a network of science and technology laboratories for research and development, the major base of researchers in science and technology remains with the universities. Therefore, university and researchers in science and technology remains with the universities. Therefore, university and college teachers need to be supported to meet this requirement. | Humanities, Social Sciences,Languages, Literature, Pure Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Medical, Agricultural,Sciences etc. | www.ugc.ac.in | ||
| 51. Research & Institutional Development Schemes | |||||||||
| a. | Modernization & Removal of Obsolescence Scheme (MODROBS) | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Modernization | To equip technical institutions with modern infra-structural facilities in | Administration; Finance; Planning and Coordination; Under Graduate Studies; Post Graduate Education and Research; Faculty Development; Quality Assurance; and Research and Institutional Development Bureaus; and through its Regional Offices located in various parts of the country. | Rs. 15 lakhs with 2 years duration. | Administration; Finance; Planning and Coordination; Under Graduate Studies; Post Graduate Education and Research; Faculty Development; Quality Assurance; and Research and Institutional Development Bureaus; and through its Regional Offices located in various parts of the country. | https://www.aicte-india.org/ | |
| b. | Research Promotion Schemes (RPS) | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Research Promotion | promoting research in technical disciplines and innovations in established and emerging technologies | University/College Faculty mamber | Independent research activity Rs. 5-10 lakhs. Capacity Building for research – A young faculty (30 years limit) with grant of Rs. 10-12 lakhs, a group of faculty members,Rs. 20 lakhs. | University/College Faculty mamber | https://www.aicte-india.org/ | |
| 52 | Industry-Institute Interaction Schemes a.) Industry Institute Partnership Cell (IIPC) b.) Entrepreneurship Development Cells (EDC) c.) National Facilities in Engineering & Technology with Industrial Collaboration (NAFETIC) d.) Nationally Coordinated Project (NCP) | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Industry-Institute Development , Entrepreneurship Development, Nationally Coordinated Project | Industry-Institute Development , Entrepreneurship Development, Nationally Coordinated Project | University/College | Industry-Institute Development , Entrepreneurship Development, Nationally Coordinated Project , National Facilities in Engineering & Technology with Industrial Collaboration | https://idealnet.aicte-india.org/ | ||
| 53 | Areas of research support | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | research support | Research | Engineering and Technology, Architecture , Town Planning, Management , Pharmacy, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Applied Arts and Crafts etc. | Maximum funding of Rs.25 Lakh | Engineering and Technology, Architecture , Town Planning, Management , Pharmacy, Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Applied Arts and Crafts etc. | www.aicte.ernet.in | |
| 54 | A)Research Schemes B) Sponsored Schemes C) Emeritus Scientist Scheme D)Research Fellowships/Associateships E) Other Science and Technology Promotion Programmes | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) | Research, Research Fellowships/Associateships | Research programmes, Science and Technology Promotion | S&T including agriculture, engineering and medicine. | S&T including agriculture, engineering and medicine. | http://csirhrdg.res.in | ||
| 55 | Extramural Research Scheme | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | Research | Research and Development | (ER) scheme focuses on research on phenomena or observations that are not understood, and that lack of understanding is recognized as an obstacle to scientific or technological progress in the broad topic area of relevance to military R&D. |
academic institutions and national scientific laboratories | www.drdo.com | ||
| 56 | Aeronautics Research & Development Board | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | Research | Research and Development | IITs, Universities, Higher Technological Institutes, Colleges and other research centers including industry in the country for promoting research, design and development programmes in Aeronautics and Allied Sciences, keeping in view the future needs of the country with respect to aircraft, helicopters, missiles and all other air borne vehicles and their operation. |
Rs. 5 Crores per year | IITs, Universities, Higher Technological Institutes, Colleges and other research centers including industry in the country for promoting research, design and development programmes in Aeronautics and Allied Sciences |
www.drdo.com/boards/ardb/default.htm | |
| 57 | 1) R&D Project 2) Symposium/ Conference/Workshop 3) DAE Young Scientists Research Award 4) Dr. K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship 5) Raja Ramanna Fellowship 6) Visiting Scientists 7) Homi Bhabha Chair Professorship 8) DAE Graduate Fellowships 9) DAE Graduate Fellowships for Ph.D. 10) DAE-SRC Award | Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) | research , Symposium/ Conference/Workshop, Fellowships | research programmes | universities and similar institutions of higher learning and research. |
Nuclear Science and Technology through the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)., science and engineering research scholars |
https://dae.gov.in/ | ||
| 58 | Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) ( Research Project) | Department of Coal (DOC) | Research & Development Science & Technology (S&T) | Production, Productivity & Safety · Coal Beneficiation & Coal Utilization · Environment & Ecology |
Science & Technology (S&T) | supports project of shorter duration (2-4 years). | Science & Technology (S&T) | www.scienceandtech.cmpdi.co.in | |
| 59 | 1) Assistance for Research Projects (ARPs) in Ocean Sciences (MRDF) 2) Manpower Training for Ocean Research & Management (MMDP) | Department of Ocean Development (DOD) | Research Projects , Training | Research Projects , Training Programe | Research Organizations, Institutions, IITs, Universities Universities/Institutions/Organizations to generate manpower in the fields of Marine Science and Technology. |
Marine Geology and Geophysics, Marine Coastal Ecology, Marine Biology, Marine Microbiology, Coastal Marine Culture Systems, Marine Benthos, Beach Placers, Ocean Engineering and Under Water Robotics. |
www.dod.nic.in | ||
| 60 | 1)Deep Continental Studies (DCS) 2) Himalayan Glaciology (HG) 3) Indian Climate Research Programme (ICRP) 4) Instrument Development Programe (IDP) 5) International S&T Cooperation (ISTC) 6) Joint Technology Projects under STAC/IS-STAC 7) Monsoon and Tropical Climate (MONTCLIM) & Agrometeorology 8) Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) 9) Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Support Fund (PRDSF) Programme 10) Programme Advisory Committee on Earth Sciences (PAC-ES): R&D Projects Scheme 11) Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC) 12) Science & Society Programmes (SSP) 13) Seismology Programme (SP) 14) State Science & Technology Programme (SSTP) 15) Technology Development Programme (Joint Technology –Technology System Programme) 16) Utilisation of Scientific Expertise of Retired Scientists (USERS) |
Department of Science and Technology (DST) | Research Programme & Project Scheme | Science and Technology (DST) | universities and similar institutions of higher learning and research. |
Science and Technology | Website: www.serc-dst.org | ||
| 61 | 1) Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (2) Technopreneur Promotion Programme 3) Technology Management 4) Programme International 5) Technology Transfer Programme 6) Consultancy Promotion Programme 7) Technology Information Facilitation Programme |
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) | Technology Promotion, Development and Utilization Programmes & its Components. | Scientific and Industrial Research | industry, academic, consultancy and research organizations, and others. | The amount of the 1st installment shall be limited to a maximum of 60% of the total approved DSIR support, subject to confirmation of availability of land and building for the CRTDH with the Host Organization. |
industry, academic, consultancy and research organizations, and others. | www.dsir.gov.in | |
| 62 | 1 ) Ad-hoc Research Schemes 2) Senior Research Fellowship/Research Associate 3) Junior Research Fellowships 4) Emeritus Medical Scientist Scheme |
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) | promote research in the country in the fields of medicine, public health and allied areas |
biomedical research, extramural research | medicine, public health and allied areas |
5 crores for the total duration. | 1st October 2021 | medicine, public health and allied areas |
www.icmr.nic.in |
| 63 | Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP)-Kate Stokes Memorial Award | British Petroleum (BP)/Bird life International/ Conservation International/Fauna and Flora international/ Wildlife conservation society | Leadership Programme, Award | Wildlife conservation society | Team based projects for individuals from developing countries who are early in their conservation career and demonstrate leadership potential | 26-Nov-2018,Upto 3 years | British Petroleum (BP)/Bird life International/ Conservation | ||
| 64 | Tata Innovation Fellowship | Department of Biotechnology | Fellowship | The applicant should possess a Ph.D degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, Engineering or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology / related areas. The applicant must have outstanding contribution and publication in the specific area. | Age less than 60 years. emplyoment at a research institute. | Upto 5 Fellowships is conferred to the scientists in a year. The amount of the fellowship is Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute. Each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 6.00 lakh per annum for meeting the expenses in connection with the implementation of the research project under the fellowship. The duration of the fellowship is for 3 years and extendable by another 2 years based on fresh appraisal. | To be announced, 3 years with possibility of 2 year extension | life sciences and biotechnology including fundamental research, healthcare, agriculture & allied areas and environmental sciences. T | https://dbtindia.gov.in/ |
| 65 | Ramalingaswamy Re-entry Fellowship | Department of Biotechnology | Fellowship | Research & Development in Biotechnology | Age less than 55 years. At least 3 years of post-doctoral research experience with last two years from an overseas laboratory. | Fellows will receive a research/contingency grant of Rs. 10.00 lakh for the 1st & 2nd year; Rs. 7.50 lakh for 3rd & 4th year; Rs. 5.00 lakh for 5th year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred for the implementation of research proposal which is a part of fellowship and Institutional overhead Rs. 50,000/ year. | To be announced, 5 years | life sciences, biotechnology | https://dbtindia.gov.in/ |
| 66 | Ramanujan Fellowship | Science & Engineering Research Board ( DST-SERB) | Fellowship | The scheme provides support to active researchers/ scientists/engineers who want to return to India from abroad and contribute their work for the country. | PhD/MD with excellent proven track-record. Age less than 55 years.,The Nominee should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as Ph.D. in Science/ Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/ MD in Medicine, etc. and have adequate professional experience. | The amount of the Fellowship will be Rs. 1,35,000/- per month (consolidated including HRA). Each Fellow will, in addition, receive a research grant of Rs.7.00 lakh per annum and Rs.60,000/- per annum as overhead charges. |
Rolling programme 5 years | All areas of science (in the broadest terms) will be covered by the fellowship. | www.serbonline.in |
| 67 | SERB J C Bose national Fellowships | Science & Engineering Research Board ( DST-SERB) | Fellowship | Research & Development in Science & Engineering | PhD, less than 68 years. Needs to be nominated by the institute | The fellowship amount is Rs. 25,000 per month in addition to regular income. Research grant of Rs. 15.00 lakh per annum. Overhead of Rs.1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute. |
Rolling programme 5 years | All areas of science (in the broadest terms) will be covered by the fellowship. | www.serbonline.in |
| 68 | Swarnajayanti Fellowships | DST | Fellowship | Research & Development in Science & Technology | PhD, Age 30-40 years | 25,000/- per month for five years. | To be announced (April) 5 years | Ph.D in Science/ Engineering/ Medicine | http://www.dst.gov.in & www.serb.gov.in |
| 69 | Return home Fellowship | International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) | Fellowship | IBRO Return Home Program is to enable young researchers from less developed countries, who have studied neuroscience in advanced research centers, to return home to continue an internationally valid scientific activity in brain research. | Scientists who are developing a successful basic/clinical research career in a developed country and wish to return to their country of origin or to a less developed country | Up to 20,000 euros | 6th September, 2020 | neurosciences | https://ibro.org |
| 70 | Young Researcher Award | Lady Tata Memorial Trust | Researcher Award | The selected researcher is expected to find innovative solutions to major human disease problems with their deep commitment to the research. | Strong scientific leadership with more than 10 years experience running an independent lab | 25,000 per month in addition to regular salary for a period of three years. | To be announced (Jan) 3+2 years based on review of progress | Biological Science/ Biotechnology | https://www.embibe.com/exams/lady-tata-memorial-trust-young-researcher-award |
| 71 | Core Research Grant (CRG) | Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) | Research Grant | The scheme provides core research support to active researchers to undertake research and development in frontier areas of Science and Engineering. | To support scientists for undertaking research in frontier areas of S&T in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences & Mathematical Sciences | National Laboratories and Research Institutions should share 50% of the non-recurring cost of the project. For projects with total cost more than Rs. 80 lakh, 50% of the non-recurring and consumables cost should be shared by the Lab/Institution. | 31-March-2019 3 years | Science, Mathematics, Engineering or M.D. / M.S. / M.D.S. / M.V.Sc. degree at the time of applying for grant. | http://serb.gov.in/emr.php |
| 72 | Early Career Research Award (SERB) | Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) | Research Award | aims to provide quick research support to the young researchers who are in their early career for pursuing exciting and innovative research in frontier areas of science and engineering. | To support excellent scientists who wish to undertake high-quality research and to establish themselves as independent researchers in an academic institution in India. | Rs. 50 Lakhs (excluding overheads) for a period of three years. | To be announced 3 years | Science or Engineering or M.D or M.S degree in any area of medicine. | http://serb.gov.in/ecr.php |
| 73 | Margdarshi Fellowship | Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance | Fellowship | Capacity Building, Research | Strong scientific leadership with more than 10 years experience running an independent lab | amounting to ~ Rs. 15 Crore in recent times and may vary from year to year | To be announced 5 years | biomedical research | https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/hi/nurturing-minds/scholarships/faculty-and-scientists/margdarshi-fellowships |
| 74 | Intermediate Research Fellowship | Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance | Fellowship | research in health and biomedical sciences | 4-7 years PD experience | To be announced 5 years | health and biomedical sciences in India | https://www.indiaalliance.org | |
| 75 | Senior Research Fellowship | Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance | Fellowship | research in health and biomedical sciences | 7-15 years PD experience | To be announced 5 years | health and biomedical sciences in India | https://www.indiaalliance.org | |
| 76 | Intermediate Fellowships for Clinicians and Public Health Researchers in India | Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance | Fellowship | research in health and biomedical sciences | 4-7 years of post-MD/post-MS/post-MPH/post-PhD or equivalent research experience | To be launched on January 2019, 5 years | health and biomedical sciences in India | https://www.indiaalliance.org | |
| 77 | Senior Fellowships for Clinicians and Public Health Researchers in India | Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance | Fellowship | research in health and biomedical sciences | 7-15 years of post-MD/post-MS/post-MPH/post-PhD or equivalent clinical research experience | To be launched on January 2019, 5 years | health and biomedical sciences in India | https://www.indiaalliance.org | |
| 78 | Fellowship for experienced researchers (Germany) | Alexander Humboldt Foundation | Fellowship | Fellowship for experienced researchers (Germany) | Independent PI (Assistant Professor/ Junior Research GL) with < 12 years experience | The monthly fellowship amount is €2,670. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months. | Rolling programme 6-18 months, can be divided into 3 blocks of minimum 3 months each in 3 years. | Independent PI (Assistant Professor/ Junior Research GL) with < 12 years experience | https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/ |
| 79 | International Climate protection Fellowships (Germany) | Alexander Humboldt Foundation | Fellowship | Climate protection Fellowships | Min Master's level education, first degree less than 12 years ago, practical experience in climate protection/ nature conservation,with leadership potential | a monthly fellowship of €2,170, €2,470 or €2,670 in the programme line for prospective leaders – depending on your training and career level; a monthly fellowship of €2,670 in the programme line for postdoctoral researchers | To be announced (March) 1 year | climate protection/ nature conservation,with leadership potential | https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/ |
| 80 | International Fellowships for Beginning Investigators (ACSBI, USA) | American Cancer Society | International Fellowships | Beginning Investigators (ACSBI, USA) | Beginner Independent investigator or clinician | US $50,000 each for travel and stipend. | To be announced 6-12 months | Clinical, behavioral or basic research, intellectual stimulation, research guidance, narrative transfer, and many other opportunities to evolve scientifically and academically. | https://scholarship-positions.com/ |
| 81 | ASM-IUSSTF Indo-US Professorship in Microbiology | Indo-US Science and Technology Forum | Research | research and teaching partnerships. | Microbiologists with significant experience in research or teaching in the field, who have obtained a Phd within past 10 years | Grant up to USD 5000 is provided to cover travel costs, visa and contingencies. Funds must be matched by the host institution. Matching funds provided by the host institution may be in-kind contributions such as housing and board for the visiting professor, supplies, facilities, administrative support, etc. |
15 December each year short term | Microbiology | https://www.iusstf.org/program/asm-iusstf-indo-us-professorship-in-microbiology |
| 82 | Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial international study grants (any country overseas) | Union for international cancer control (UICC) | international study grants | Basic, translational, public health or applied cancer research | PhD/MD with min 2 years postdoc experience | US$ 10,000 each | To be announced (March) 3 months | Researchers, clinicians, epidemiologists, public health professionals | https://www.uicc.org/what-we-do/capacity-building/grants/fellowships/yamagiwa-yoshida-memorial-international-study-grants |
| 83 | Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships | US-India Educational Foundation | Fellowships | to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching and research at a U.S. institution. | Indian faculty/researchers with at least 5 years teaching experience, preferably below 50 years of age | The fellowships provide a J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel (two round-trip economy class air tickets for Flex), a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. | To be announced 4-9 months | Agricultural Sciences; Anthropology; Bioengineering; Chemistry; Computer Science (including, but not limited to, cyber security, digital economy, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics); Economics; Education Policy and Planning; Energy Studies; Geography (including GIS and Geology); History; Language and Literature; Materials Science (with emphasis on environmental applications); Mathematical Sciences; Neuroscience; Performing Arts; Physics; Political Science (including, but not limited to, International Security and Strategic Studies); Public Health; Public Policy; Sociology; Urban and Regional Planning (with emphasis on smart cities and waste management); Visual Arts; and Women’s and Gender Studies. |
https://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-Nehru-Academic-Professional-Excellence-Fellowships.aspx |
| 84 | Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP)-Conservation Follow-up Awards | British Petroleum (BP)/Bird life International/ Conservation International/Fauna and Flora international/ Wildlife conservation society | Follow-up Awards | International/ Conservation International/Fauna and Flora international/ Wildlife conservation society | Minimum team of three with at least 50% involved in previous CLP project and additional new team members with no more than 5 years of paid experience in the conservation sector | $25,000 | To be announced in September Upto 2 years | focused research objectives and builds vital links between local communities, conservationists, NGOs, academic institutions and local governments. Applications are evaluated by CLP staff and partners, and by experts from other relevant organisations. |
https://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/grants/grant-overview/conservation-follow-up-award |
| 85 | CSIR research Grant | Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) | research Grant | promote research work in the fields of Science & Technology, | PhD, regular appointment in a research institute | Rs 3 lakh | Rolling Programme 3 years | Science & Technology, including Agriculture, Engineering and Medicine | https://csirhrdg.res.in/Home/Index/1/Default/2113/62 |
| 86 | Project grant | Department of Biotechnology | Project Proposals | PhD, regular appointment in a research institute | Rolling Programme 3-5 years | ||||
| 87 | Small Business Innovation Research Initiative (SBIRI) | Department of Biotechnology | Research Initiative | to support new indigenous technologies particularly those related to societal needs in the healthcare, food and nutrition, agriculture and other sectors, | Public-Private Partnership Programme of DBT supports research initiatives of Indian Biotech Industry solely or in collaboration with academic partners. Operated through BIRAC | Up to 50 lakh 100% grant from BIRAC (primary applicant + collaborating company, if any) More than 50 lakh BIRAC grant would be Rs. 50 Lakhs + 50% of the Cost over and above Rs. 50 Lakhs. Remaining cost would be borne |
To be announced | healthcare, food and nutrition, agriculture and other sectors, | https://birac.nic.in/desc_new.php?id=217 |
| 88 | BioCAre Research Grant opportunity | Department of Biotechnology | Research Grant opportunity | vision to promote women in science and in an attempt to enhance the participation of Women Scientists in Biotechnology Research | PhD (age limit 55 years) Women Scientists who are employed or unemployed or are desirous of coming back after a break. | Research Grant Opportunity (RGO): A research grant is provided under this category for the candidates having post PhD experience of more than 2 years. II. Early Career Scientists (ECS) category: Scientists having experience less than two years post PhD are eligible to apply for this research grant. |
To be announced 3+2 years | Medical Biotechnology, Plant & Agriculture Biotechnology, Compounds of Industrial & Medicinal Utility, Animal & Marine Biotechnology, Bio-engineering & Biomaterials, Bioinformatics/ Computational biology and Environmental Biotechnology & Bioenergy. | https://dbtindia.gov.in/schemes-programmes/special-programmes/biotechnology-career-advancement-re-orientation-programme |
| 89 | Core Research Grant (CRG) | DST (SERB) | Research Gran | basic research in all frontier areas of Science and Engineering | PhD, regular appointment in a research institute | National Laboratories and Research Institutions should share 50% of the non-recurring cost of the project. For projects with total cost more than Rs. 80 lakh, 50% of the non-recurring and consumables cost should be shared by the Lab/Institution. | 31-March-2018 3 years | Science and Engineering | http://serb.gov.in/emr.php |
| 90 | Early career research award | DST (SERB) | research award | innovative research in frontier areas of science and engineering. | PhD, must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized academic institution/ or national laboratories or any other recognized R&D institutions and must apply not later than the first two years of their regular service | The Early Career Research Award is a one-time award and carries a research grant up to Rs. 50 Lakhs (excluding overheads) for a period of three years. | 31-April-2018 3 years | Science and Engineering | http://serb.gov.in/ecr.php |
| 91 | High risk high reward research | DST (SERB) | Research | supporting proposals | The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized institution | No budget limit is prescribed for this type of projects. The research grant covers equipment, consumables, contingency and travel apart from overhead grants. | Call is now open 3 years (extendable to 5 years) | Science and Engineering | https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/high-risk-high-reward.html |
| 92 | Industry Relevant R&D | DST (SERB) | Research | promote research that addresses well-defined problems of industrial relevance. | The academic partner must hold a regular academic/research position in an academic institution. All industries (including MSME & industrial R&D Centres) are eligible. | Rolling programme 3 years | Science and Engineering | http://www.serbficci-iirrada.in/scheme2.html | |
| 93 | Woman Scientist scheme (WOS-A) | Department of Science and Technology | research in basic and applied sciences | providing opportunities to women scientists and technologists | for unemployed women scientists | Rs. 30 lac | Rolling programme 3 years | basic Sciences | https://online-wosa.gov.in/wos/aboutUs.html |
| 94 | Woman Scientist scheme (WOS-B) | Department of Science and Technology | projects related to Science & Technology (S&T) interventions for societal benefit | Women scientists who wish to apply under this scheme are required to develop their own project/proposals for scientific and technological solutions to address issues preferably at enhance quality-of-life the grassroots level. | For unemployed women scientists whose age limit is below 57 years | The funds will be released in the name of the implementing institute only. | To be announced 2 years | science and technology | https://online-wosa.gov.in/wosb/resources/wspublic/formats/Guidelines-WOS-B.pdf |
| 95 | Cognitive Science Research Inititative | Department of Science and Technology | Research | Nature and origins of mental disorders, of physiological, social and neuro-chemical origins.Design of better learning tools and educational paradigms.Design of better software technologies and artificial intelligence devices.Streamlining of social policy formulation and analysis. | Scientists/academicians should have a research background in Cognitive Science and hold a regular position | Fellowship of Rs. 55,000/- per month along with House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per GOI norms and research contingency grant of Rs. 2.00 lakh per year. |
To be announced (June) 3 years | science and technology | https://dst.gov.in/cognitive-science-research-initiative-csri |
| 96 | Nano Mission | Department of Science and Technology | Mission | For research in the field of Nano science and technology | For research in the field of Nano science and technology, online application | Rs. 650 crore. | Rolling programme 3 years | science and technology | https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/mission-nano-science-and-technology-nano-mission |
| 97 | Temporary Position for P.I. | DFG – German Research Foundation | research projects | This module allows you to request funding for your position as project leader for the duration of your project. |
Any researcher with Ph.D | Funding for temporary positions for principal investigators is granted for full-time positions. In exceptional cases, funding for part-time positions (at least 50%) may be granted for family reasons or if you have a disability or chronic illness |
Rolling programme 3 years | https://www.dfg.de/formulare/52_02/52_02_en.pdf | |
| 98 | Research Grants | EARTHWATCH Institute US/International | Research Grants | connects people with scientists worldwide to conduct environmental research and empowers them with the knowledge they need to conserve the planet | Advanced scholars and professionals of any nationality, covering any geographic region. EARTHWATCH supports doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, or researchers with equivalent scholarship or commensurate life experience | US $20,000–$80,000, | 18 Months prior to reseach initiation | https://earthwatch.org/ | |
| 99 | Grand Challenges Explorations | Gates | Pump-priming funding for initial ideas. To | this initiative initially focused on 14 major scientific challenges that, if solved, could lead to key advances in preventing, treating, and curing the diseases and health conditions contributing most to global health inequity. | Pump-priming funding for initial ideas. To | To be announced 1-6 years* (with extension) | https://grandchallenges.org/about | ||
| 100 | Collaborative Research Programme | ICGEB | Research Programme | The programme provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. | Should hold positions at Universities or Research Institutes in any of the ICGEB Member States. | Euro 25,000. | To be announced (April) 36 months | basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. | https://www.icgeb.org/activities/grants |
| 101 | 2016 Scholar Awards in Complex Systems Science | James McDonnell Foundation (USA) | Awards | support of research and scholarship, and by encouraging knowledge-based solutions to important societal issues, especially in the St. Louis region. | 5-15 years post PhD with a regular position in a non-profit research institution. No nationality restrictions | To be announced 3-6 years | https://www.jsmf.org/grants/index.php | ||
| 102 | SFARI Explorer Awards | Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) | Awards | Research Initiative | PhD, MD or equivalent with faculty position in research or educational institute. No citizenship or country requirements | $80,000, including indirect costs, for one (1) year, non-renewable. | Rolling Program 1 year | autism spectrum disorders by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance. | https://www.sfari.org/grant/explorer-awards-rfa |
| 103 | Partnership for enhanced engagement in Research (PEER) | USAID/NSF | Research | scientists and engineers in developing countries who partner with U.S. government-funded researchers to address global development challenges. | PIs in developing countries collaborating with a PI in US having a NSF grant active for the duration of the award | To be announced (Jan) 1-3 years | scientists and engineers in developing countries who partner with U.S. government-funded researchers to address global development challenges. | https://www.usaid.gov/research/peer | |
| 104 | Small Grants Program | WWF-India | Grants Program | The aim is to support and encourage young conservationists, scientists, researchers and practitioners to innovatively respond to conservation issues pan India. | for individuals based in India to carry out conservation research or undertake a conservation project | INR 200,000 to INR 400,000 over a period of 12 months | grants are provided twice a year. phase I applications to be submitted by 30 June and Phase II applications by 31-Dec 6-12 months | Environment and Forests | https://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/small_grants_innovation_program |
| 105 | International Research Scholars Program | HHMI/ Gates/ Wellcome Trust/ Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation) | Research Scholars Program | Research & Development in Medical | Applicants having outstanding scientific training records and exceptional potential for significant in their independent careers and are trained in the United States or United Kingdom at the doctoral, medical, or postdoctoral level for at least 1 year. | $650,000 over five years. | To be announced 5 Years | Medical | https://www.hhmi.org/news/philanthropies-announce-program-develop-scientific-talent-worldwide |
| 106 | Creation of Center of excellence and Innovation in Biotechnology (CEIB) | Department of Biotechnology | Creation of Center of excellence and Innovation | Biotechnology | PIs with strong track record, permanent position at a non-profit research institution | To be announced 5 years, (extendable by maximum 5 years) | Biotechnology | https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/organisationscentresofexcelle/centres-excellence-and-innovation-biotechnology-ceib-new-delhi | |
| 107 | Fund for improvement of S&T infrastructure (FIST) | DST | Fund for infrastructure | Science & Technology | All Science Centres having strong postgraduate teaching and research programs which have existed for at least 3 years. | Funding at this level is up to Rs 1.50 Crore for 5 years duration, | To be announced 5 years | Science & Technology | https://dst.gov.in/scientific-programmes/scientific-engineering-research/fund-improvement-st-infrastructure-higher-educational-institutions-fist |
| 108 | ASEAN-India collaborative R&D program | AISTDF | R&D program | support R&D projects and associated project development activities | Faculty member at eligible Indian/ ASEAN MS universities/ publicly funded research institutes. The total number of participants on each side should not exceed two. | 1 million US | Rolling scheme. Formal processing of the proposals shall start wef 1st Jan, 1stApril, 1st July, 1st Oct each year. 24-36 months | Science, Technology | https://www.aistic.gov.in/ASEAN/aboutUs |
| 109 | Coordinated call for BRICS multilateral projects Pilot call 2016 | BRICS | projects | research grant applications | Should consist of partners from at least three of the BRICS countries. All applicants must fulfil their respective national eligibility rules for research grant applications Budget: Research funding and exchange visits | 28- Nov-2017 3 years | Science and Technology | http://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/Final%20BRICS%20STI%20CALL%202016.pdf | |
| 110 | industry Academia Research & Development Programme | DST-CEFIPRA | Research & Development Programme | support collaborative research programme involving Industry & Academia of both the countries. | one industrial partner and one research institutes each from India & France (2+2 Model). | Euro 200.000. | 1st Feb &1st July each year 3 years | All the areas of technology of interest to the Industry | http://www.cefipra.org/Industry_Academia.aspx |
| 111 | Collaborative Scientific Research Programme | DST-CEFIPRA | Research & Development Programme | collaborative research projects in advanced areas of basic and applied science to nurture scientific competency through Collaborative Scientific Research Programme. | At least two scientists, one each from India and France as Principal Collaborators. Principal Collaborators and Joint Collaborators should have permanent position in an Indian or French University/R&D Institution. | The maximum quantum of budget for the project can vary upto a maximum of 200.000 euros (including both sides) for the entire duration of the project | 15th Jan & 15th July each year 3 years | Science & Technology | http://www.cefipra.org/Collaborative_Research.aspx |
| 112 | Joint Call For Proposals For Technological Co-Operation In The Field Of Biotechnology | DBT/CDTI, Spain | Joint Call For Proposals | to promote and fund market-drive | To support collaborative research projects between scientists in Spain and India in all areas of biotechnology e.g. health biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, nano-biotechnology, agro-biotechnology, biofuels and bioenergy, marine biotechnology, bioinformatics and biomedical engineering | To be announced 4 years | biotechnology e.g. health biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, nano-biotechnology, agro-biotechnology, biofuels and bioenergy, marine biotechnology, bioinformatics and biomedical engineering | https://dbtindia.gov.in/sites/default/files/Indo-Spanish%20CFP%202019-2020_0.pdf | |
| 113 | Indo-Japan Cooperative Science program (IJCSP) | DST/JSPS (Japan) | program | 1. Molecular and Chemical Biosciences 2. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 3. Medical Biosciences 4. Cognitive Science |
Scientists/ faculty members working in regular capacity in UGC recognized Universities/ Deemed Universities/ Academic Institutes and National Research & Development Laboratories/ Institutes. | To be announced 2 years | 1. Molecular and Chemical Biosciences 2. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 3. Medical Biosciences 4. Cognitive Science |
https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/For%20Website%20DST-JSPS%20Call%20for%20proposals.pdf | |
| 114 | Indo-German Joint Call for Proposals in the area of Biotechnology | DBT-BMBF | Proposals | supporting the development of research | Scientists/faculty members working in regular capacity in universities, national R&D laboratories/ institutes/universities and private R&D institutes /companies | To be announced 2 years | Biotechnology | https://dbtindia.gov.in/whats-new/call-for-proposals | |
| 115 | India-UK Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme | DST- DeitY | Research & Development Programme | Cleantech; Affordable Healthcare; Use of ESDM technologies, to provide solutions to particular societal challenges |
The Indian Project Lead must be a commercial company. Academic institutions, research hospitals, other R&D institutes can participate in the projects as co-investigators. | INR 1.50 Crores Grant available to Indian companies and upto £300kto UK Companies for joint co-development of Industrial R&D and innovation project |
To be announced | The Indian Project Lead must be a commercial company. Academic institutions, research hospitals, other R&D institutes can participate in the projects as co-investigators. | https://gita.org.in/OnlineRfp/ProgramInfo.aspx?GITA=kZdo4yRVS4gRExygXA1GyrIWk2DNSb6xBZpilZelGFg |
| 116 | Indo-Russian Joint Research Call for Proposals | DST-RFBR | Research Proposals | 1 ) Smart transport and telecommunications; (2) Smart healthcare and medicine; (3) New Materials; (4) Plant and Animal Bio-Technology; (5) Clean Energy; (6) Artificial Intelligence; (7) Safe Food; |
The team leaders must hold a full-time position at a university or research institute in their respective countries. | Each project will receive annual funding of up to Rs. 70,00,000 from DST and up to Rbls 70,00, 000 from RSF |
To be announced 2 years | Basic Science | https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/DST-RSF%20Call%202021%20Guidelines.pdf |
| 117 | Indo-Belarus Joint Research Programme | DST | Research Programme | Scientific Research invites joint R&D project proposals | The applicant should be a Leader of a team of scientists in each country and should hold a full-time position at a University or Research Institution | a) Research expenses / contingency: Limited Expenditure by the project team in their country in respect of consumables will be borne by the respective country. (b) Exchange of visits for research projects: In the event that a research project provides for the exchange of visits by scientists, experts or students - |
To be announced 2 years | Science & Technology | http://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/India-Belarus-Call%202016.pdf |
| 118 | Young Investigator's grants | Human Frontier in Science Program (HFSP) | grants | initiating international collaborative, interdisciplinary and cutting-edge basic research in the life sciences. | Junior Independent PI, within 5 years of obtaining an independent position | budget: $265,000 for a team of 2; $365,000 for a team of 3; $465,000 for a team of 4 or more. T | To be announced (March) 3 years | life sciences | https://www.hfsp.org/sites/default/files/Sciences/Grants/LI%20Guidelines.pdf |
| 119 | Programme grants | Human Frontier in Science Program (HFSP) | grants | independent researchers to develop new lines of research through a new collaboration |
Independent PI | They will be awarded an amount equivalent to 1.5 team members (currently $315,000 for a team of ‘2.5’ and $415,000 for ‘3.5’ team members). |
To be announced (March) 3 years | life sciences | https://www.hfsp.org/sites/default/files/Sciences/Grants/LI%20Guidelines.pdf |
| 120 | Career Development Award | Human Frontier in Science Program (HFSP) | Award | promote intercontinental collaboration and training in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research focused on the life sciences |
Need to have held one of 2 Feeder Fellowships | To be announced 3 years | life sciences | https://www.hfsp.org/awardees/newly-awarded | |
| 121 | Indo-US R &D Joint Networked Center | Indo-US Science and Technology Forum | Joint project | joint research activities by leveraging already existing infrastructure and funding available with the partners on both sides. | Needs 2 Indian and 2 American scientists from academia and laboratories (both public and non government) | Funding is generally granted for a two-year period upto maximum of INR Fifty Lakh. | To be announced 2 Years | Science, Technology and Engineering working at Indian and American Academic Institutions, Laboratories and Industries | https://www.iusstf.org/program/indo-us-virtual-networked-centers |
| 122 | Indo-French Collaborative research projects | Indo French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research IFCPAR | Research projects | collaborative research in advanced areas of Science & Technology | PhD, permanent appointment in a research institute | To be announced (Jan) 3 years | Science & Technology | http://www.cefipra.org/About_the_Centre.aspx | |
| 123 | Indo-European Innovation Joint Call for proposals in the field of Bioeconomy | INNO INDIGO Partnership Programme | Proposals | High quality research and innovation projects involving partners from Europe and India. | Public and/or private entities are eligible according to their respective national/regional regulations. At least three partners of which two partners must be from two different European countries participating in the call, and one from India | To be announced 2-5 years (DBT), 3 years (DST) | Bioeconomy | https://gita.org.in/Multilateral_Attachment/Attachment/Innovation%20Call_Pre%20announcement_Flyer_IPP3.pdf | |
| 124 | Conservation trust | National Geographic | Project | supports research, exploration, and conservation in every part of the globe every year. | No restriction on educational qualification. applicants must provide a record of prior research or conservation action as it pertains to the proposed project | At least 8 months prior to anticipated field dates 1 year | science, technology, and better understand human history and culture, and conserve some of our planet’s last wild places. | https://www.nationalgeographic.com/ | |
| 125 | Partnership for International Research & Education (PIRE) | NSF-SERB | Research & Education | Science and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Computer & Information Science & Engineering, Education & Human Resources,Geosciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences,Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences |
Individual scientists and research groups from academic institutions, research laboratories and non-profit R&D institutions, which are eligible for normal DST/SERB grants. | To be announced 5 years | Science and Engineering, Biological Sciences, Computer & Information Science & Engineering, Education & Human Resources,Geosciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences,Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences |
https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?WT.z_pims_id=505038&ods_key=nsf16571 | |
| 126 | India Partnering Award | BBSRC (UK) | Award | Promotes scientifc exchange | Promotes scientifc exchange especially of early career scientists between India and UK | Awards of up to £30,000, covering a four-year period | To be announced (Nov) 4 years | Plant Sciences,Molecular & Cellular Biology,Biosciences,Veterinary Medicine and Science,f Pharmacy,Animal Biotechnology etc. | https://bbsrc.ukri.org/documents/india-previous-awards-pdf |
| 127 | Hameid visiting fellowship | Cambridge -India | fellowship | To support research and associated activity that will be of practical benefit to India and the University of Cambridge | Academics at Indian universities with an existingacademic relationship with colleagues at the University of Cambridge or vice versa | The full cost of flights, transfers, accommodation and local travel are included in this scheme. Please note that there is a limit of one application per person per year | Rolling Scheme 1-2 weeks | Academics at Indian universities with an existingacademic relationship with colleagues at the University of Cambridge or vice versa | https://www.gci.cam.ac.uk/ |
| 128 | Raman-Charpak Fellowship Program | CEFIPRA-DST | fellowship | scope and depth of future engagements in Science, Technology and Innovation. | Students registered for PhD in an Indian/French institution | For Indian Fellow:Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges For French Fellow: Fellowship support Rs. 40,000 per month for daily expenses, local travel etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding Rs. 45,000 per month |
To be announced (May) 3-6months | Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Materials Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Biological Sciences, Life and Medical Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences. |
http://www.cefipra.org/Raman_Charpak.aspx |
| 129 | DST-DAAD Project based personnel exchange programme | DST/ DAAD (Germany) | programme | Bilateral research promotion programme | The programme is open to Scientists/ researchers, university professors, post-doctoral researchers and doctoral students. | The programme envisages, in this connection, financial support for operational mobility only. | 14-June-2017 2 years | Agricultural Sciences Veterinary Medicine Forestry Engineering Earth Sciences Mathematics Theoretical Computer Science Informatics Medicine Life Sciences Health Sciences Animal Sciences Nutritional Medicine Physics Material Sciences Chemistry |
https://positions.dolpages.com/jobs/project-based-personnel-exchange-programme-dst-daad |
| 130 | Research Stays | DAAD, Germany | Research | International university teachers and researchers can conduct a short-term research stay at a state-run or state-recognised university or non-university research institute in Germany. |
University academics and scientists from India on active duty | Fellowship of 2,000 to 2,150 euros per month, depending on academic status, generally including a travel allowance. | To be announced 1-3 months | University academics and scientists from India on active duty | https://www.research-in-germany.org/en/research-funding/funding-programmes/daad-research-stays-for-university-academics-and-scientists.html |
| 131 | Indo-Brazil-Joint call for proposals in the field of Biotechnology | DBT/ MCTI (Brazil) | Proposals | Research in Biotechnology | Needs Brazilian collaborator, regular position in research institute | Upper $20,000USD Lower $5,000USD Horizon generally will make… | To be announced 3 years | Biotechnology | https://www.peeref.com/funding/98171/indo-brazil-joint-call-for-proposals-in-the-field-of-biotechnology |
| 132 | Call for Proposals: Support of Networking Activities/ Topping-up grant | DST/BELSPO, Belgium | Proposals | supporting exchanges that leverage long term research cooperation between multiple Belgian and Indian Research institutions, based on existing infrastructure, with significant impact on a priority research area. |
Academicians who already have an on-going project grant with Belgium collaborator are eligible to participate. Indian scientists, who are presently implementing more than one research project supported from the International Division of the DST are not eligible to apply. | The maximum budget per proposal to be granted to the Belgian partner is 35.000 EUR or up to Rs. 35 Lakhs to Indian partner |
20-May-17 | Space, including astronomy, solar physics and remote sensing • Marine sciences (Except Bio concept) • Geology • Cybersecurity |
https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/India-%20Belgium%20Networking%20call%202021%20revised.pdf |
| 133 | Indo-Australia Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCR) Fellowship Programme 2016-2017 | INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY (INSA) | Fellowship Programme | Conduct R&D in specially chosen areas of Science & Technology. |
PhD (<10 years of post-PhD experience), Indian national, residing in India, holding a regular position in a recognized S&T Institution/University. | The EMCR Fellow will be entitled to a fellowship amount of USD 3,000 per month | To be announced 3-9 months | Science & Technology |
https://www.insaindia.res.in/pdf/GUIDELINES_ANNEXURE-I.pdf |
| 134 | Research Internships In Science and Engineering | IUSSTF | Research Internships | Research Internships In Science and Engineering | US/Indian citizens. PhD and Master students currently enrolled at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in U.S. | 31- May-2017 3 months | Science and Engineering | https://www.iusstf.org/announcements-and-events | |
| 135 | MIF Research Fellowship | Matsumae International Foundation (Japan) | Research Fellowship | These fellowships are available in the fields of research such as natural science, engineering and medicine are considered with first priorities. | PhD, permanent appointment in a research institute.Needs to work in Japanese institute. | Allowance for research and stay: ¥220,000- per month is provided for the purpose of tuition payment, expenses for research materials, and miscellaneous living expenses. | 31-August-2017 3-6 months | Natural science, engineering and medicine are considered with first priorities. | https://scholarship-positions.com/matsumae-international-foundation-research-fellowship-program-in-japan/2019/01/17 |
| 136 | International Exchange scheme | Royal Society, UK | Scheme | Research & Development | Postdoc or holding independent position in research institute/university | • up to £3,000 for one-off travel lasting up to 3 months; • up to £6,000 for multiple visits to be completed within 1 year (including a maximum of £1,500 for eligible research expenses); • up to £12,000 for multiple visits to be completed within 2 years (including a maximum of £3,000 for eligible research expenses). |
13-June-2017, 17-Oct-2017 variable from 3months, 1 year or 2 years | Computer Science ,Pure and Applied Mathematics ,Astronomy and Physics Theoretical Physics Applied Physics ,Chemistry ,ngineering Technology Instrumentation Material Science Experimental Fluid Dynamics,Health and Human Sciences |
https://royalsociety.org/-/media/grants/schemes/International-Exchanges-Standard-Prog-Scheme-Notes-2021.pdf |
| 137 | Scientific Meetings Grant | Company of Biologists | Grants | The Company of Biologists is a not-for-profit publishing organisation dedicated to supporting and inspiring the biological community. | Organiser must have a PhD and must be in the organising group for the meeting. No nationality or geographic restrictions but preference given to events where organisers have sought maximal feasible diversity in speakers in terms of geography, gender and age. | where meetings with fewer than 100 people are given up to £2,000, or over about 400 people up to £6,000. | 27 August 2021 (decision w/c 11 October 2021) 23 November 2021 (decision w/c 17 January 2022) |
Science | https://www.biologists.com/grants/meeting-grants |
| 138 | Small Meetings Grant | Company of Biologists | Grants | • Small Meeting Grants are intended to cover the cost of a running small meeting in the fields of the Company’s journals. |
Organiser must have a PhD and must be in the organising group for the meeting. | £400 to cover the cost of | Rolling scheme | Science | https://www.biologists.com/grants/meeting-grants |
| 139 | Grant for organizing Seminars and Workshops | Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advance Research (IFCPAR) | Grant | Research in advanced areas of Science &Technology | Needs French collaborator | The budget estimate can vary upto a maximum of 25 K euros ( approx. 20 lakhs). | 15-Jan and 15- July every year | Science &Technology | http://www.cefipra.org/Seminars_and_Workshops.aspx |
| 140 | India-UK Scientific Seminars | DST/Royal Society and Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) UK | Seminars | Promote Collaboration and KnowlodgeTransfer by Encouraging interaction within the wider Research Community | PhD with regular appointment at a research institute in India or UK | The Total value of Grant can not exceed more than $ 12000 in Total | To be announced | Physics,Chemistry, Mathemetics, Computer Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medical Research | https://royalsociety.org/~/media/Royal_Society_Content/grants/schemes/India-UK_Scientific_Seminars/India-UK-Scheme-Notes-2014.pdf |
| 141 | EMBO Courses and Workshops program | EMBO | Courses and Workshops program | The scientific organizing committee must be geographically diverse and come from more than one institute representing the topics covered in the meeting. | Funds conferences, workshops, practical courses and symposia that promote collaborations and exchange in the latest life science advances.Funding priority is given to events held in an EMBC Member State or cooperating country | To be announced | Biochemistry, molecular biology and related areas. | https://www.embo.org/funding/funding-for-conferences-and-training/embo-the-company-of-biologists-courses-workshops/ | |
| 142 | India | EMBO Symposia | EMBO/Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance | Symposia | Funding for meetings that stimulate exchanges of the latest scientific knowledge |
Symposia must take place in India, but scientists from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply, independent of their nationality. India | EMBO Symposia must cover frontier, pioneering and interdisciplinary areas of life sciences that are underserved in India, and include speakers with interdisciplinary expertise. | 15 Feb 2017 and 15 July 2017 | Biochemistry, molecular biology and related areas. | https://www.embo.org/funding/funding-for-conferences-and-training | |
| 143 | Indo-US Bilateral Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences | Indo-US Science and Technology Forum | Workshops/ Symposia/ Conferences | nformation and creating awareness through substantive interactions between Indian and American scientists and researchers from academia, laboratories and industry with the explicit aim to develop sustained linkages. | Qualified scientist from all science disciplines working at Indian and American institutions | INR 10-15 lakhs | To be announced | academia, laboratories and industry | https://www.iusstf.org/assets/sitesfile/image/download_links/pdf/pdf_986128733.pdf |
| 144 | Meetings/Symposia/Workshops in the area of medical research | Lady Tata Memorial Trust | Meetings/Symposia/Workshops | Medical research | 2 months prior to the event | ||||
| 145 | International Scientific meetings | TWAS | Scientific meetings | Promote South-South and South-North cooperation in science, technology and innovation | Organiser must be developing country To be | The Academy allocates almost $1 million in research grants every year to individual scientists and research groups | To be announced | science, technology | https://twas.org/twas-voice-science-south |
| 146 | Travel Support for attending International Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium | DBT | Travel Support | financial assistance towards organizing Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop and Travel support to the researchers for presenting their papers in the conferences which are being organised outside the country | PhD, Age less than 50 years | At least 8 weeks prior to travel date | Biotechnology | https://www.dbtctep.gov.in | |
| 147 | CREST Award | DBT | Award | development of science and the Departments priority toward capacity building in human resources, the DBT Cutting-edge Research |
Applicant must have a permanent job | To be Announced 1-12 months | Biotechnology | https://dbtindia.gov.in/schemes-programmes/international-cooperation/dbt-crest-award | |
| 148 | International Travel support Scheme | DST | support Scheme | financial assistance to Indian researchers for presenting a research paper in an international scientific event (conference, seminar, workshop etc.) held abroad. | open to all researchers. Senior researchers (> 35 years) cannot apply to Int Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) sponsored events | Rs. 50,000/- | Rolling programme. App. to reach two months prior to the event | Indian researchers | http://serb.gov.in/its.php |
| 149 | International Travel Grants | International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) | Grant | aims to foster neuroscience research, especially in less well-funded countries, by providing support to high-quality neuroscientists from diverse geographic and scientific areas (US/Canada Region... | For participation in international Neuroscience meetings | Up to 1800 Euros. | To be announced | Neuroscience | https://ibro.org/?s=International+Travel+Grants |
| 150 | International Travel by Non-ICMR Scientists | ICMR | International Travel | provides financial assistance for presenting research paper or chairing a session as also delivering a lecture / delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event (Conference/Seminar/Symposia/Workshops) to Non-ICMR Bio-medical Scientists. | Biomedical scientists engaged in R&D. Senior Scientist (above 35 yrs of age) are eligible to apply only to international scientific events which are not sponsored by international Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU). | Rs 1,50,000/- to selected candidates. Eligibility |
6 weeks before the commencement of the event | Biomedical scientist | https://main.icmr.nic.in/content/international-travel-non-icmr-scientists |
| 151 | CICS Travel Fellowship Programme | INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-DOS/ISRO | Fellowship Programme | provides financial support towards partial travel / registration to scientists/researchers in various disciplines chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere & Environment Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Mathematical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Physical Sciences | PhD, Indian nationality | committee meets six times/year with specific deadline for each meeting | Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Medicine, Engineering, Space Science & Technology, Computer Science and Engineering and other | https://www.indiascienceandtechnology.gov.in/funding-opportunities/grants-for-conference-seminars/insa-daebrns-cics-travel-fellowship-programme | |
| 152 | Affordable Healthcare in India | Wellcome Trust (UK) | support research to find solutions to three health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate. | improve health for everyone by funding research, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building global partnerships. | The PI should be based in India with regular employment in Not-for-profit institutions, governmental or non-governmental organisations and international organisations operating within India. | £29.1 billion | To be announced | mental health, infectious disease and climate. | https://wellcome.org/who-we-are/investments |
| 153 | Biomedical resource and technology development grants | Wellcome Trust (UK) | Grants | develop new technologies and tools (including informatics tools and software) for biomedical research, or substantially enhance existing ones | applicants in the UK who have a track record in obtaining grant funding. Researchers in low- or middle-income countries eligible to apply if they have a track record of Trust funding or can demonstrate a strong track record of independent research accomplishment. | £30 million | To be announced upto 5 years | Biomedical resource and technology | https://wellcome.org/search?search=Biomedical+resource+and+technology+development+grants |
| 154 | Outreach grant | British Ecological Society (BES) | Grant | Conducting interactive sessions for the public to interact with scientists etc. Reinvent networking for scientists on a digital platform Efforts to highlight achievements in Indian science Ideas to improve diversity, inclusion, and equity in scientific communities |
Individuals or organisations interested in organising public engagement events in ecology. This includes, but is not limited to, members of the BES, researchers, schools, museums, libraries and community groups | maximum of INR 1 lakh for a duration of 1 year | To be announced (March) | Bioscience | https://indiabioscience.org/meetings/2nd-indiabioscience-outreach-grants |
| 155 | Contract research and service scheme to facilitate Academia-Industry Collaboration | BIRAC | Research & Scheme | This scheme would encourage the lab scale technology of the academia to reach the commercial scale along with the industry under a specific contract and fee structure. |
One academic (primary applicant) + private company partner | To be announced (March) | Biotech Sector | https://birac.nic.in/cfp_view.php?id=25&scheme_type=3 | |
| 156 | Red Biotechnology up to pre-commercialization stage | CEFIPRA-BIRAC | proposals | Molecular diagnostics for prediction of diseases like Cardiac, Alzheimer’s, Cerebral Palsy (New Assistive Technologies for mobility of Physically Challenged) | The proposals must involve at least two French partners (one academia and one industry) and two Indian partners (one academia and one industry) | the support will be provided for challenge-oriented, high-quality solution-driven bilateral projects that i) combine innovative approaches towards new concepts and technological breakthroughs in human health | To be announced 2 years | Science and Technology | http://www.cefipra.org/BIRAC_Cefipra.aspx |
| 157 | BioCAre (Research Grant Opportunity) | (Department of Biotechnology )DBT | Research Grant Opportunity | With its vision to promote women in science and in an attempt to enhance the participation of Women Scientists in Biotechnology Research, the Department of Biotechnology launched a Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation Programme (BioCARe) for women scientists | PhD (age limit 55 years). Women currently unemployed, temporarily employed or looking for change in career path | A research grant is provided under this category for the candidates having post PhD experience of more than 2 years. | To be announced 12 months | Medical Biotechnology, Plant & Agriculture Biotechnology, Compounds of Industrial & Medicinal Utility, Animal & Marine Biotechnology, Bio-engineering & Biomaterials, Bioinformatics/ Computational biology and Environmental Biotechnology & Bioenergy. | https://dbtindia.gov.in/schemes-programmes/special-programmes/biotechnology-career-advancement-re-orientation-programme |
| 158 | Young Laureates | Rolex Awards | Awards | Rolex has supported exceptional individuals who have the courage and conviction to take on major challenges; men and women who have a spirit of enterprise, initiating extraordinary projects that make the world a better place. | Will support projects in the field of science and health, applied technology, exploration and discovery, the environment, and cultural heritage | To be announced 12-18 months | science and health, applied technology, exploration and discovery, the environment, and cultural heritage | https://www.rolex.org/rolex-awards/latest-laureates |