[ASEM-DUO] Launch of the DUO-CIMEA/Italy Fellowship and Call for Applications

DUO-CIMEA/ltaly Fellowship Programme is managed by CIMEA with an aim to promote exchanges of Professors/Researchers/Ph.D students between Italy and 20 Asian ASEM member countries on a balanced and permanent basis. DUO-CIMEA/Italy is open to applications from March 2025 until October 31, 2026 (Italian local time). Under this fellowship programme, Professors/Researcher/Ph.D students of Asian university can have financial supports for their exchanges with Italy.

Last Date:31:10:2026

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Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG)

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has been established through an Act of Parliament (ANRF Act 2023) to undertake initiatives including seeding, growing and facilitating research at academic and research institutions.The ANRF Governing Board in its First Meeting Chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister discussed several areas of strategic interventions that include global positioning of India in key sectors, aligning R&D with national priorities, promoting inclusive growth, and capacity building. ANRF in its endeavour to facilitate equal participation of researchers from all sectors of society, has initiated the scheme Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG). IRG scheme will provide funding support to researchers belonging to the Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe to undertake research in frontier areas of science and engineering. It aims to provide a platform for researchers to further their capacity and move on to mainstream research programs.

Last Date:03:11:2026

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International Travel Scheme (ITS)

International Travel Support (ITS) Scheme provides financial assistance to Indian researchers for presenting a research paper in an international scientific event (conference, seminar, workshop, etc.) held abroad. In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit below 35 years as on date of start of the event) for attending training programmes, Short-term schools and Workshops. The maximum duration for training programs, schools, and workshops is limited to 21 days. Economy class air-fare by shortest route, airport-tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. Registration fee as per actual or Rs. 50,000/- whichever is less will be provided to young scientist (Age< 35 on the date of start of event) in addition to the above support. Applications can be submitted within the window of 60-90 days in advance from the date of start of the event. The system will not accept early or late submission of applications. However, applicant who has already submitted a proposal will not be eligible to apply again within next 90 days from the date of submission of the first application.

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BiO Global South Conference Travel Grants

BiO Global South Conference Travel Grants are aimed at early-career researchers based in the Global South wanting to attend international scientific meetings relating to the broad areas of research covered by the journal. Applicants will usually be PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at the beginning of their research careers. Applications are also welcome from independent group leaders and PIs with no independent funding

Last Date:20.11.2026

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Chen Institute & Science Prize for AI Accelerated Research

The Chen Institute & Science Prize for AI Accelerated Research celebrates outstanding early-career researchers who are advancing interdisciplinary breakthroughs at the intersection of artificial intelligence and natural sciences. By recognizing bold ideas and elevating innovative work across diverse scientific domains, the Prize highlights the next generation of thinkers driving discovery in the AI era.The prize is awarded for outstanding research performed by the applicant as described in a 1,000-word essay.

Last Date:13.12.2026

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BioInnovation Institute & Science Translational Medicine Prize for Innovations in Women’s Health

The Prize aims to recognize researchers who have developed innovative advances with translational potential to impact women’s health globally.
Contributions within any area of women’s health* will be considered. These may cover work in areas of female-specific conditions including maternal health and chronic gynecological diseases, reproductive health including contraception and infertility affecting all persons, or elucidation of sex- and gender-specific approaches to conditions that affect women differently or disproportionately.
Researchers who may have made significant advances in addressing questions in these fields at the intersection of translational research and clinical applications, or who are developing new drugs, diagnostic approaches, medical devices, or healthcare technologies, to apply.  
The Prize is awarded for outstanding research performed by the applicant and as described in a 1,000-word essay.

Last Date:01.11.2026

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ASU–Science Prize for Transformational Impact

The ASU-Science Prize for Transformational Impact recognizes the importance of innovative, use-inspired research, intentionally designed to address pressing problems.  This prize recognizes transformational research that uses innovative methods and approaches to identify problems and develop solutions with impacts on policy and decision-making. The research should be designed, executed, and communicated with explicit consideration for the problem(s) and how the research contributes to a solution outcome. Such work considers the values and interests of different communities, typically with attention to ethical, economic, political, or legal contexts. The research is often collaborative, drawing on multiple disciplines, driven by desired outcomes, and considering implications for policy and decision-making. Examples could include research that addresses human and environmental health, improves education and social outcomes, or evaluates beneficial use of synthetic biology and artificial intelligence technologies.

The grand prize winner will receive a prize of $30,000 USD and their prize-winning essay will be published in science online and print. A finalist will receive $10,000 USD and their essay published in science online. Both will be honored at an award ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona in spring 2027.

Last Date:15.08.2026

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Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists

The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists was established in 2013. A global Prize aimed at rewarding scientists at an early stage of their careers. Science, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and SciLifeLab, joined forces in creating the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists to recognize excellence amongst young researchers from around the world. The Prize was launched with the vision to recognize that global economic health is dependent upon a vibrant research community. A vision that will only come true if we encourage our best and brightest to continue in their chosen fields of research. The international Prize is awarded annually to four young scientists for outstanding life science research based on a doctoral degree earned in the previous two years. Applicants must have received their PhD between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025.

Last Date:15.07.2026

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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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