Industry-Academia Research & Development Programme (IARDP)

Industry-Academia Research & Development Programme (IARDP) of Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA) was launched in 2002 to support collaborative research programme involving Industry & Academia of both the countries. It has worked as an enabling platform for the industrial organizations in India & France to realize their potential in terms of product and process development. It has facilitated innovation, risk taking for Industries and also bringing the private industry, public institutions and the government under one roof to promote the research and innovation between India & France. The projects supported under the programme have resulted in prominent outcomes in the form of some products which have already come to the market and some promising research leads seeing a ray of hope for commercialization.

Last Date:31.07.2026

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NATIONAL SCIENCE CHAIR

The landscape of Indian science has been expanding at an accelerated pace. It is therefore advisable to match the pace while providing opportunities for growth of senior scientists, even beyond superannuation too. In the absence of these opportunities, eminent academicians and performing senior scientists, at times face challenges to continue research. These scientists possess great amount of knowledge and more importantly the experience that they have accumulated over many years, a non-replaceable treasure that can be lost if avenues are not made available to them. These elites have an excellent track record as evidenced by their election to the prestigious Science and Engineering Academics as well as high impact publications, patents and recognition. Although, there is currently no systematic data regarding the highly knowledgeable retirees productivity all over the world, a survey conducted in 2014 revealed that out of the superannuated medical professors from 20 countries, many continued teaching and more than 40% had published research papers and / or books of repute. There are a few chairs/professorships available in the country instituted by various ministries / departments/ academies with public funds. Considering the limited number of such opportunities, ANRF has been catering to one such scheme - National Science Chair (NSC).

Last Date:06-08-2026

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INDIA-JAPAN COOPERATIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMME (IJCSP) CALL FOR PROPOSALS-2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, New Delhi and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) conduct the India-Japan Cooperative Science Programme (IJCSP) to promote bilateral scientific collaboration between Indian and Japanese scientists. Applications are invited from eligible Indian researchers /scientists to submit proposals for Joint Research Projects and Joint Workshops/Seminars under IJCSP.

Last Date:03.09.2026

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Sun Pharma Science Foundation Science Scholar Fellowships 2026

These Fellowships are meant to support the brilliant and upcoming new generation of scientists and researchers of India with an aim to provide further impetus to research activity in the country and to stimulate their interest in research careers in the fields of Bio-Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Last Date:15.07.2026

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Advanced Science Young Innovator Award

The Advanced Science Young Innovator Award recognizes outstanding, interdisciplinary scientific work in the fundamental understanding and applied development of materials science and chemistry, physics and engineering, life and health sciences, earth and environmental sciences, as well as social sciences and humanities.

Last Date :15.06.2026

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DST – DFG announcement on funding opportunity for Indo-German Research Training Groups (IRTG)

International Research Training Groups (IRTGs), in which German universities cooperate with research institutions in other countries, combine innovative top-level research and the structured promotion of excellent early career researchers. As bilateral collaborations set up by experienced scientists, IRTGs promote systematic scientific cooperation through joint research programmes and corresponding qualification measures for (post) doctoral researchers.

A central feature of International Research Training Groups are coordinated and reciprocal research visits by doctoral researchers at the respective partner institutions. IRTGs can only be established by universities and research institutions entitled to confer doctoral degrees.

Last Date :01.08.2026

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Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP)

CEFIPRA supports high quality research groups through collaborative scientific research projects in advanced areas of basic and applied science to nurture scientific competency through Collaborative Scientific Research Programme (CSRP). 

A proposal should be jointly submitted by one Principal Collaborator from India and one Principal Collaborator from France. There cannot be a second Principal Collaborator or Joint Principal Collaborator on either side. 

Last Date:31.07.2026

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Roland Fellowship

The Harvard-based Rowland Institute is seeking outstanding budding experimental scientists in all areas of science and engineering. The Rowland Fellowship provides an opportunity to establish an independent program in the rich intellectual environment of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Applicants must be currently in the process of completing a PhD and/or have received a PhD after May 1, 2025.

Last Date: 01.08.2026

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Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology

The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology acknowledges the increasing importance of research in advancing our understanding of how the brain and nervous system function. This international prize is intended to encourage and support the work of promising young neurobiologists who are not older than 35 years. The Prize will be awarded annually to one young scientist for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular, cellular, systems, or organismic biology conducted during the past three (3) years.

Last Date :15.06.2026

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2027-2028 Fulbright- Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships

The Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships are designed to provide Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals with the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or engage in a combination of both research and teaching at U.S. institutions. Depending on the specific host institution, grantees may contribute to the academic environment by developing curriculum, as well as conducting workshops and seminars. These fellowships are for four to nine months.

Last Date:01.07.2026

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