Scientific Exchange Grants: Supporting international collaborations, enabling transfer of expertise

"EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants fund research exchanges of up to three months between laboratories in eligible countries. The grants facilitate collaborations with research groups with expertise, techniques, or infrastructure that is unavailable in the applicant’s laboratory. They cover travel and subsistence costs of the fellow."

Last date: Applications accepted throughout the year

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HFSP Research Grants Award year 2026

The International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) strives to strengthen open scientific inquiry by initiating international collaborative, interdisciplinary, and cutting-edge basic research in the life sciences. The International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO) develops and implements the Program. The aim of the Program is to promote, through international cooperation, basic research focused on the elucidation of the sophisticated and complex mechanisms of living systems, for the benefit of all humankind. It aims to complement, not duplicate, the frontier life science programs of the countries that financially support HFSPO.

HFSPO attaches highest importance to novelty, scientific merit, internationality, and interdisciplinarity. Research topics may include biological functions at all levels of analysis, for example: studies on genes and individual molecules, intracellular networks, intercellular associations in tissues and organs, and networks underlying the complex functions of entire organisms including cognitive functions, as well as populations or ecosystems. 

Last date:18 March 2025

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Small Immediate Need Grants

 IGSTC supports 2+2 Projects involving industry, academia and research partners, Indo-German Joint Workshops and Industrial Fellowships targeted to young researchers in India to get exposure at German industrial set up in Germany. These are major programmes and grants are disbursed after due procedures and processes with a specific time frame.

The German and Indian “Engineering, Academic & Research” (EAR) community is large and exceeds half a million in numbers. However, our existing programme lines are defined and do not offer the possibility to provide quick assistance to kick off ad-hoc opportunities. There are several other modes & initiatives which require minor funding that the EAR community could utilize to formulate and collaborate for enhancing Indo-German S&T collaboration.
IGSTC can support such initiatives for quick turnaround decisions to address this gap. Through this initiative, support will be given for a proposal that requires modest funding and has the potential to embark on good bilateral Indo-German collaboration.

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Travel Grant-Mathematicians

NBHM provides partial or full travel assistance to mathematicians for attending conferences, symposia, summer schools etc. within the country or abroad. A candidate can apply for the award of NBHM TRAVEL GRANT at any time by submitting the filled Application Form through email. 

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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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Financial Assistance to Professional Bodies and Seminar/Symposia

 Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) extends partial financial support, on selective basis, for organising such events (National as well as International). Academic institutions, research laboratories, professional bodies and other non-profit organisations, engaged in promoting scientific research, are eligible for financial support under the scheme. The support is primarily given to encourage participation of young scientists and research professionals in such events along with nominal support for pre-operative expenses like announcements brouchers etc.

The primary focus of the scheme is to support events having strong orientation towards scientific research in the areas of basic sciences, engineering, technology, agriculture & medicines. Events dealing with social science, management and those purely concerned with policy matters are generally not encouraged but may be considered as an exceptional case if there is a strong interface with mainstream areas of support. The scientific/technical contents of the events, thematic relevance, contextual impact and extent & level of participation are key components for deciding the support worthiness and quantum of support for individual events.

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AWARD OF DBT – RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP IN BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE SCIENCES

"Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of “DBT-Research Associateship’’ for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The Associateship is tenable in Premier Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under the “DBT-Research Associateship’’ programme supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India."

Last date: 3rd January, 2025 (up to 05:00 PM)

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UNESCO-AI Fozan International Prize for Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

"UNESCO is inviting applications for second edition of the UNESCO-AI Fozan International Prize for Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM). This Prize is awarded every two years to five talented young people under the age of 40years, from each of UNESCO's five geographic regions, for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation. Each laureate will receive US $ 50,000 to help launch their careers and share their ideas more widely." 

Last date: 15th April 2025.

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Mission for Advancement in High-impact Areas (MAHA) : EV-Mission

"The objective of the EV-Mission is to promote research & development of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in India, fostering an ecosystem that enables self-reliance and global competitiveness. This involves research & development in some of the key EV components such as batteries, motors and controllers, power electronics, and related subsystems, chargers, grid interface to meet our current technological requirements on one side as well as doing cutting edge futuristic research to attain future global leadership, enhance domestic R&D capabilities, and position India as a hub for development of EV components thereby promoting Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) and aligning with the goals of Viksit Bharat. The relevant approach is required to bridge the current gaps through targeted research with an aim of indigenisation, and value chain self-sufficiency as well as aiming global leadership by working on areas which have not yet succeeded elsewhere globally".

Last date: 5th December 2024

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Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR): Phase-I

 The National Education Policy 2020 has envisioned the establishment of ANRF with an overarching goal to enable a culture of research to permeate through universities and to undertake major initiatives to seed and grow research at state universities and other academic institutions where research capability is currently limited. As a first step towards fostering research across a broader range of institutions, a new program Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) has been initiated. The motivation is to go beyond empowering researchers of institutions through individual-centric research grants, to a more holistic approach of uplifting the research culture and excellence of the entire institution in a systematic manner.

PAIR Program has been designed to boost the research capability of those institutions where research is at a nascent stage but which have the potential to perform well, in a mentorship mode by pairing them with well-established top-tier research institutions in a hub and spoke framework. The proposed hub and spoke model is a powerful tool to efficiently accelerate the progress of institutions as it works on a pull-and-push approach. While the hub pulls together the available potential and skills of the spokes for the envisioned research activities, they concurrently push scientific advancement and excellence back into the spokes enabling them to rapidly progress. The program is thus expected to not only bridge the gap between institutions but also serve as a catalyst for transformative research.

Last date: 31 December

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2025 Biomaterials Science Lectureship – Open for Nominations

 Biomaterials Science is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for its 2025 Lectureship and will close on 31 December 2024. This annual award was established in 2014 to honour an early-stage career scientist who has made a significant contribution to the biomaterials field.

To be eligible for the lectureship, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Be an independent researcher – PhD students and postdoctoral research associates are not eligible
• Be actively pursuing research within the biomaterials field, and have made a significant contribution to the field
• Be at an early stage of their independent career (this should typically be within 12 years of attaining their doctorate or equivalent degree, but appropriate consideration will be given to those who have taken a career break, work in systems where their time period to independence may vary or who followed an alternative study path)

Last date: 31, December 2024

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NBHM invites applications for Research Project Grants from faculty members at Indian institutions to support their research project in the broad area of Mathematics.

NBHM invites applications for Research Project Grants from faculty members at Indian institutions to support their research project in the broad area of Mathematics. Faculty members at Indian institutions, with tenure valid for the duration of the project. 

The grants are meant to cover expenses under the following heads for a period of maximum three years
Domestic academic visits (cost of travel) for the PI, or the students and post-docs supported under the grant;
Purchase of books, equipment, computer hardware/software (including computational time on cloud resources) necessary for the conduct of the research. 

Stipend for PhD students and post-doctoral researchers, not already supported by the PI's own institution or from another agency; note that only a small number of requests under this head will be approved depending on the availability of funds.

Last date: 31 December,  2024

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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."

IRG subsumes the Empowerment and Equity Opportunities for Excellence in Science (EMEQ) scheme of erstwhile SERB. IRG will provide enhanced support with flexible norms.

• Funding is provided up to Rs. 60 lakh plus overheads for a period of three years.
• The measures for ease of doing research include flexibility to utilize resources under recurring head; flexibility in manpower recruitment; enhanced travel, contingency and overhead charges; and support for expenses related to open access publications and patent filing charges.
• International travel for project-related activities is also permitted.

Last date: December 10

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RSC: Grants for Carers

 "With our Grants for Carers, you can apply for up to £1,200 per year to help you attend a chemistry-related meeting, conference or workshop or professional development event. This money would be used to cover any additional costs you incur, paying for care that you usually provide."

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Call for joint research proposal on artificial intelligence, robotics, communications in Agriculture under Quad AI-ENGAGE initiative.

 "The goals of the AI-ENGAGE partnership initiative are to strengthen research collaboration among the Quad countries – Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. and to increase the impact of critical technology research on people, our economies and in the Indo-Pacific region. The Quad countries are major research performing countries, but research collaborations among researchers in the four countries together have been limited to date. This partnership initiative provides for a multilateral arrangement to enable researchers to collaborate more effectively".

Proposals with a U.S. PI submitted in response to this DCL to NSF must be submitted by January 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. in the submitting U.S. organization's time zone.

Copies of proposals must be submitted by Australian, Indian, and Japanese researchers to CSIRO, ICAR, and JST respectively by January 23, 2025, 5:00 p.m. in the submitters time zone.

For proposals without a U.S. PI, proposal submission to JST using the e-RAD system must be submitted by January 23, 2025, 5:00 p.m. in the Japanese PIs time zone. Copies must be submitted by Australian and Indian researchers to CSIRO and ICAR respectively by January 23, 2025, 5:00 p.m. in the submitters time zone.

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