Deadline: 27-Apr-2026
The Gandaki University Research Centre, Innovation and Invention Centre (RC-II) offers Graduate and Collaborative Research Grants supporting Master’s, PhD, and faculty-led interdisciplinary research in Gandaki Province. Funding ranges from NPR 50,000 to NPR 150,000 for students and up to NPR 1,000,000 for collaborative projects.
Overview of the Program
The Gandaki Research Program is designed to strengthen academic research, innovation, and applied problem-solving across multiple disciplines in Nepal.
It supports both individual graduate research and larger collaborative, multi-institutional studies.
Key Objectives
The programme aims to promote research that is practical, interdisciplinary, and regionally relevant.
Main Goals
- Support graduate-level thesis and dissertation research
- Promote applied and interdisciplinary research
- Strengthen innovation in key scientific and social fields
- Encourage collaboration between institutions
- Address local and national development challenges
Priority Research Areas
Projects must align with one or more priority domains.
Focus Areas
- Agriculture and animal sciences
- Veterinary sciences
- Engineering and technology
- Environmental and climate studies
- Geography and geosciences
- Health and biomedical sciences
- Data science and IT
- Natural sciences
- Management and recreation
- Sustainable livelihoods and social development
- Entrepreneurship
- Energy and infrastructure systems
Grant Categories
The programme offers two main funding streams.
1. Graduate Research Grant
For Master’s and PhD students conducting thesis or dissertation research.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in higher education institutions in Gandaki Province
- Must have approved supervisor
- Ongoing thesis or dissertation work
Funding Amounts
- Master’s students: up to NPR 50,000
- PhD (dry lab): up to NPR 75,000
- PhD (wet lab): up to NPR 150,000
Purpose
- Support thesis-related research activities
- Enable data collection, fieldwork, and analysis
2. Collaborative Research Grant
For faculty members and researchers working on larger projects.
Eligibility
- Faculty or researchers in relevant institutions
- Must include at least one collaborating national or international partner
- Interdisciplinary and multi-institutional focus
Funding Details
- Up to NPR 1,000,000 per project
- Duration: up to 24 months
- Focus: applied and impactful research
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit complete documentation.
Required Documents
- Cover letter and motivation statement
- Research proposal (prescribed format)
- CVs of applicants and collaborators
- Citizenship and identity documents
- Academic and institutional approvals
- Detailed budget and timeline
- Additional documents as required
Expected Outcomes
Funded projects are expected to:
- Generate applied research outputs
- Contribute to academic publications and innovation
- Address real-world regional challenges
- Strengthen institutional research collaboration
- Support evidence-based development in Nepal
Strategic Importance
The program strengthens Nepal’s research ecosystem by:
- Supporting young researchers and graduate students
- Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration
- Enhancing innovation capacity in Gandaki Province
- Linking academic research with development needs
- Encouraging international research partnerships
FAQs
Who can apply for the Graduate Research Grant?
Master’s and PhD students enrolled in higher education institutions in Gandaki Province with approved supervisors.
What is the funding amount for students?
Up to NPR 50,000 for Master’s, NPR 75,000 for PhD dry lab, and NPR 150,000 for PhD wet lab.
Who can apply for Collaborative Grants?
Faculty members and researchers with at least one national or international partner institution.
What is the maximum funding for collaborative projects?
Up to NPR 1,000,000 per project for a duration of up to 24 months.
What types of research are supported?
Applied, interdisciplinary research across science, technology, health, environment, agriculture, and social development fields.
Conclusion
The Gandaki University Research Program supports both emerging and established researchers in Nepal through targeted funding for thesis work and collaborative projects.
It emphasizes applied, interdisciplinary research that contributes to innovation and regional development in Gandaki Province.
For more information, visit Gandaki University.
