Deadline: 24-Aug-2025 The Vishwakarma Award is inviting student teams from across South Asia to prototype and invent solutions with a hardware component based on a variety of themes. Themes: Smart Mobility: Prototyping the Future of Mobility, HealTech: Innovating Healthcare & Assistive … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Vishwakarma Award for Engineering Innovation
Latest Grants and Resources in India
Women’s Leadership Grants in Freshwater Governance and Management
Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), through its BRIDGE Phase 5 Programme, has launched a call for proposals inviting rapid action projects to strengthen women’s leadership in freshwater governance and management. The focus is on women leadership … [Read more...] about Women’s Leadership Grants in Freshwater Governance and Management
Reel Making Contest on PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana – India
Deadline: 13-Sep-2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in collaboration with MyGov invites entries for the Reel Making Contest for the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The competition seeks to promote awareness on solar adoption through creative visual storytelling. The themes for the … [Read more...] about Reel Making Contest on PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana – India
CFPs: Strengthening Green Hydrogen Testing Infrastructure under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (India)
Deadline: 10-Sep-2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the second Call for Proposals (CfP) under the Scheme for “Funding of testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for development of Standards and Regulatory framework under the National Green … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening Green Hydrogen Testing Infrastructure under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (India)
Mascot Design Contest for PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana (India)
Deadline: 13-Sep-2025 The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in colloboration with MyGov invites citizens to submit entries for a Mascot Design Competition that embodies the vision of clean energy and solar empowerment under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. A contest for a mascot design … [Read more...] about Mascot Design Contest for PM-Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana (India)
RFPs: Gender Mainstreaming Grants for River Basin Organisations and Transboundary Water Institutions
Deadline: 07-Sep-2025 The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched a call for proposals under the BRIDGE Phase 5 Programme, inviting rapid action projects aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in freshwater governance and management. The focus is on gender … [Read more...] about RFPs: Gender Mainstreaming Grants for River Basin Organisations and Transboundary Water Institutions
Apply for International Kids’ Owl Art Contest
Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 Entries are now open for the International Kids' Owl Art Contest an annual and highly competitive art competition, began as a local coloring contest to involve young people in the Festival of Owls. The primary objective of the contest is to involve young people in the … [Read more...] about Apply for International Kids’ Owl Art Contest
Applications open for Annual Fellowships
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies is offering fellowships to support significant research and writing about the Holocaust and related topics for projects that will benefit from a period of residence at the Museum and access to its … [Read more...] about Applications open for Annual Fellowships
Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism
Deadline: 08-Dec-2025 Applications are now open for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize to recognize and showcase outstanding examples of cancer journalism by individual professional journalists. The purpose of the prize is to raise awareness of the media's critical role in educating the public … [Read more...] about Open Call: AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism
Grand Challenge 2025: Empowering India’s Student Innovators
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The AWS and Campus Fund Grand Challenge 2025 invites ambitious student entrepreneurs to showcase their startups on India’s biggest stage for student-led innovation. The focus of this Grand Challenge includes India’s most promising student-led startups, national … [Read more...] about Grand Challenge 2025: Empowering India’s Student Innovators
Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Awards
Deadline: 17-Oct-2025 Entries are now open for the Commonwealth Youth Awards to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities. The main objectives of the Commonwealth Youth Awards are to … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Awards
Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Australian Consulate-General in Mumbai is inviting applications for its Direct Aid Program which provides small grants for development activities aimed at strengthening communities across Goa, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The focus is on Skilling and education, … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Direct Aid Program (India)
RFAs: Knowledge Management for Community-Based Severe Wasting Programs (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is seeking Expressions of Interest for a targeted initiative taking place across multiple Indian states, including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. The project is … [Read more...] about RFAs: Knowledge Management for Community-Based Severe Wasting Programs (India)
Entries open for the Wege Prize
Deadline: 05-Oct-2025 The Wege Prize invites student teams from across the globe to engage in a phased design process, moving from idea generation to actionable solutions. The Wege Prize is an annual competition that ignites game-changing solutions for the future by inspiring … [Read more...] about Entries open for the Wege Prize
Open Call: TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English (India)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The 2026 TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English invite young Indian writers to submit original works of poetry, short stories, or short plays that showcase originality, craft, and a strong literary voice. The TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English support young … [Read more...] about Open Call: TOTO Awards for Creative Writing in English (India)
Documentary Film Fellowships 2025–26 (India)
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 Rough Edges and the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation invite applications for the 2025–26 Documentary Film Fellowships to support artistic research, experimentation, and the creation of evocative films that explore innovative ideas and nuanced perspectives. The Fellowships … [Read more...] about Documentary Film Fellowships 2025–26 (India)
Request for Applications: Nottebohm Fellowship Programme
Deadline: 01-Oct-2025 The Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library and the Museum Plantin-Moretus in Antwerp invite applications for the 2025–26 Nottebohm Fellowship Programme, offering travel grants to support research on the history of the early printed book from the 15th to the 18th century. The … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Nottebohm Fellowship Programme
Call for EOIs: Video Documentation of Tribal Communities and Forest Governance (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 Vasundhara, a research and policy advocacy organization based in Odisha, is inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced individuals, creative agencies, or production houses for video documentation of two short documentaries focused on tribal communities and forest … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Video Documentation of Tribal Communities and Forest Governance (India)
Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 fellowship program, offering journalists the opportunity to spend up to a year working on an in-depth or investigative ocean story. The program aims to expand and diversify the … [Read more...] about Applications open for Ocean Reporting Fellowships (3rd Cohort)
Apply Now: AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme (GRÓ LRT) in Iceland is offering two fully funded fellowships for 2026 to African biosphere reserve professionals engaged in restoration activities. The fellowships aim to build capacity among African biosphere reserve … [Read more...] about Apply Now: AfriMAB-GRÓ LRT Land Restoration Fellowships
TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) has launched the Technology for Evolving Challenges in Humanitarian Contexts (TECH) 4 Resilience Challenge to identify and scale applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that enhance or optimise humanitarian preparedness and … [Read more...] about TECH4Resilience Challenge: Harnessing AI to Tackle Climate and Humanitarian Crises
University of Bayreuth’s Starter Grant Programme
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The University of Bayreuth Centre of International Excellence “Alexander von Humboldt” is inviting applications for the 2026 Starter Grant Programme to promote excellent research and strengthen international collaboration across disciplines. The Centre supports academic … [Read more...] about University of Bayreuth’s Starter Grant Programme
Applications open for TOTO Awards for Music (India)
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The 2026 TOTO Awards for Music invite young Indian artists to submit their original music for recognition, celebrating creativity, innovation, and excellence across all genres and languages. The award celebrates original, independent music by young artists, recognising … [Read more...] about Applications open for TOTO Awards for Music (India)
Applications open for DevelopSpace Grants Program
Deadline: 20-Sep-2025 DevelopSpace is initiating a grants program to support projects working in relevant science and engineering areas that share their results and methods in an open manner. Work that contributes to the human exploration and development of Mars, including science and … [Read more...] about Applications open for DevelopSpace Grants Program
Video Making Contest on Enhancement of Police Transparency in NCL (India)
Deadline: 06-Sep-2025 The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with MyGov invites the citizens, especially the youth to participate in the “Video Making Contest on Enhancement of Police Transparency in NCL" in its pursuit to make people more aware of the New Criminal Laws. Focus: … [Read more...] about Video Making Contest on Enhancement of Police Transparency in NCL (India)
Open Call: AI for Life Sciences Challenge (India)
Deadline: 25-Aug-2025 The Hexaware Innovation Challenge is calling on startups and research innovators to create Agentic AI solutions that transform how clinical trials are designed, monitored, and scaled. Clinical trials are vital for life sciences innovation, yet they remain complex, costly, … [Read more...] about Open Call: AI for Life Sciences Challenge (India)
Entries open for GFX Challenge Grant Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the GFX Challenge Grant Program to support aspiring creatives bring their imaging projects to life. Focus: It awards 5 Global Grant Award and 10 Regional Grant Award to help aspiring creatives bring their imaging projects to life. It is … [Read more...] about Entries open for GFX Challenge Grant Program
Open Call for Cure Parkinson’s Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme
Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 Cure Parkinson’s is inviting applications for its Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme, offering support for preclinical and clinical research aimed at slowing, stopping, or reversing Parkinson’s disease. The programme is open internationally to academics and … [Read more...] about Open Call for Cure Parkinson’s Quarterly Research Grant Funding Programme
Apply Now: Direct Aid Program in India
Deadline: 11-Sep-2025 The Direct Aid Program offers a remarkable chance for non‑profit organizations across eastern and north‑eastern India to turn their transformative ideas into tangible impact. Managed by the Australian Consulate‑General in Kolkata and backed by the Australian Government’s … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Direct Aid Program in India
Apply for Intersectional Change-Making Fellowship (India)
Deadline: 20-Aug-2025 The Humsafar Trust is accepting applications for its Intersectional Change-Making Fellowship to enhance social, economic and environmental conditions of the LGBTQ+ community focusing on the queer intersectional change-making issues by reducing the inequality in development … [Read more...] about Apply for Intersectional Change-Making Fellowship (India)
Submissions open for IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant
Deadline: 12-Sep-2025 The International Medical Group Leave Your Mark Grant offers a meaningful opportunity for mission and social good organizations and individuals engaged in mission, volunteer, or service trips to secure funding to enhance their global outreach efforts. IMG will be granting … [Read more...] about Submissions open for IMG’s Leave Your Mark Grant
WHO Call for Proposals to Advance Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian and Health Emergencies
Deadline: 21-Aug-2025 The World Health Organization is issuing a call for proposals aimed at integrating disability inclusion into its humanitarian and health emergency actions. The initiative recognizes the heightened risks faced by persons with disabilities during crises due to barriers in … [Read more...] about WHO Call for Proposals to Advance Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian and Health Emergencies
Call for EOIs: Building the First Investment Pipeline of the Global Sport Impact Fund
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Coalition for Sustainable Development through Sport has opened its first Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify high-potential, investment-ready projects for the Global Sport Impact Fund (GSIF), a blended finance vehicle under development. Selected projects must have … [Read more...] about Call for EOIs: Building the First Investment Pipeline of the Global Sport Impact Fund
Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Deadline: 13-Oct-2025 The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism invites journalists with strong ideas for impactful stories that “Follow the Money” to apply for editorial and financial support. It is designed for those who need time and resources to produce significant investigative or … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies Foundation’s Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program offers early-stage investigators funding for original, investigator-initiated research in blood banking, transfusion medicine, and … [Read more...] about Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program
Research Grants for Innovation in Financial Risks and ERM
Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The International Actuarial Association has announced a new research grant to support original research that advances developments and innovations in financial risks, investments, and enterprise risk management. Focus areas include: Climate change and its impacts on the … [Read more...] about Research Grants for Innovation in Financial Risks and ERM
Paul Mellon Centre announces Conservation Research Project Grants Programme
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Applications are now open for the Conservation Research Project Grants, offered annually to organisations to support conservation research and technical analysis in the field of British art. These grants are designed to help organisations, galleries, or museums support … [Read more...] about Paul Mellon Centre announces Conservation Research Project Grants Programme
Paul Mellon Centre Curatorial Research Grants Programme
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 Entries are now open for Curatorial Research Grants, offered annually to organisations, galleries, or museums to help cover the costs of appointing a curator to conduct research for a specific project. These grants are designed to support organisations in appointing a … [Read more...] about Paul Mellon Centre Curatorial Research Grants Programme
Call for Applications: Digital Project Grants Programme
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Paul Mellon Centre announces its annual Digital Project Grants to support organisations undertaking original research that uses digital media. These grants help organisations, galleries, or museums carry out innovative digital research projects. Funding may cover … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Digital Project Grants Programme
Morris Animal Foundation Feline Health Research Awards
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The Morris Animal Foundation invites proposals for hypothesis-driven, humane research projects with high scientific merit and the potential for significant impact to advance the health and welfare of domesticated cats. Focus: The mission of Morris Animal Foundation is to … [Read more...] about Morris Animal Foundation Feline Health Research Awards
Request for Proposals: Feline Health Fellowship Training Award
Deadline: 08-Oct-2025 The Morris Animal Foundation’s Fellowship Training Award supports new investigators in launching a successful research career through hypothesis-driven, humane projects that advance the health and welfare of domesticated cats. Focus: The mission of Morris Animal … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Feline Health Fellowship Training Award
Applications open for Collaborative Project Grants Programme
Deadline: 30-Sep-2025 The Collaborative Project Grants support partnerships between two or more organisations to produce original and innovative research in the field of British art and architecture. The aim is to foster collaboration and create opportunities for dialogue between parties that … [Read more...] about Applications open for Collaborative Project Grants Programme
Angela Merkel Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Fundación Academia has announced the Angela Merkel Research and Mobility Grants, aimed at researchers working on their doctoral thesis. This call offers 18 “Carlos V European Award” European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies, in line with Decree 54/2018. … [Read more...] about Angela Merkel Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
Deadline: 19-Sep-2025 The Fundación Academia is inviting applications for its European Research and Mobility Grants aimed at researchers working on their doctoral thesis. This call offers 10 “Carlos V European Award” European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies, following Decree … [Read more...] about European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies
Applications open for Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 Zonta International is pleased to announce its Amelia Earhart Fellowship, aimed at providing women access to resources and representing them equally in decision-making positions alongside men. The fellowship awards US$10,000 annually to up to 30 women pursuing Ph.D. or … [Read more...] about Applications open for Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Submissions open for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
Deadline: 22-Aug-2025 Applications are now open for the Commonwealth Professional Fellowships, which support mid-career professionals from low and middle-income countries. Fellows spend time at a UK host organisation within their sector to engage in professional development. The CSC aims to … [Read more...] about Submissions open for Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
Entries open for Individual Fellowship
Deadline: 31-Oct-2025 The Individual Fellowship at STIAS offers scholars a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a creative space for the mind where original and innovative research can thrive across disciplines. Focus: STIAS provides and maintains an independent ‘creative space for the … [Read more...] about Entries open for Individual Fellowship
Apply Now: Proposal for Research in Cyber Security (India)
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is inviting proposals that focus on innovation and indigenous technology development, aiming to lead to productization. Proposals should align with the ministry's identified thrust areas. These focus areas include … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Proposal for Research in Cyber Security (India)
South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The Pulitzer Center has launched the South to South AI Accountability CoLab Microgrants Program to strengthen the connection between civil society and AI accountability reporting in the Global South. This initiative supports a more informed and transparent approach to AI … [Read more...] about South-to-South AI Accountability CoLab’s Microgrants Program
Call for Submissions: Kirloskar Art Grant (India)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025 The S. L. Kirloskar CSR Foundation has announced the Kirloskar Art Grant, reflecting the Kirloskar Group’s commitment to using art and culture as tools for meaningful societal transformation. This annual grant is dedicated to supporting lens-based practitioners who push the … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: Kirloskar Art Grant (India)
