Latest Grants and Resources in India

Ninth Call for STEG PhD Research Grants

Deadline: 1-December-2025 The focus areas include data, measurement, and conceptual framing; firms, frictions and spillovers, and industrial policy; labour, home production, and structural transformation at the level of households; agricultural productivity and sectoral gaps; trade and spatial … [Read more...] about Ninth Call for STEG PhD Research Grants

RFAs: PADI Foundation Electronic Grant Program

Deadline: 15-January-2026 The PADI Foundation offers a valuable opportunity for individuals and organizations engaged in research and education focused on aquatic environments. Each year, the Foundation provides funding to projects that expand understanding of underwater ecosystems, promote … [Read more...] about RFAs: PADI Foundation Electronic Grant Program

Call for Proposals: CRRP and CAPaBLE Grant Programme

Deadline: 30-November-2025 The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) is offering limited funding for Collaborative Regional Research Programme (CRRP) and Scientific Capacity Development Programme (CAPaBLE) projects aligned with its thematic areas and sub-regional … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: CRRP and CAPaBLE Grant Programme

Submit Applications for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (India)

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. The focus of the program is on student startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, and business ownership by student founders who are currently … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (India)

Request for Applications: Keeling Curve Prize 2026

Deadline: 15-Jan-2026 The Keeling Curve Prize 2026 recognizes and supports innovative climate solutions that aim to bend the Keeling Curve downward by reducing the concentration of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases. Focus Areas: Carbon Sinks – projects that activate and accelerate … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Keeling Curve Prize 2026

Join Now: Main Summit Events for India – AI Impact Summit

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The India‑AI Impact Summit 2026 presents a compelling opportunity for innovators, policymakers, academia and industry to come together in New Delhi in February 2026 to shape the future of artificial intelligence. This high-profile event, hosted by Ministry of Electronics … [Read more...] about Join Now: Main Summit Events for India – AI Impact Summit

RFPs: Michael Jacobs Travel Writing Grant Program

Deadline: 01-Dec-2025 The Michael Jacobs Travel Writing Grant Program invites journalists and writers from around the world to apply for an opportunity that supports excellence in travel journalism. The grant awards USD 10,000 to support the research and writing of the selected article or … [Read more...] about RFPs: Michael Jacobs Travel Writing Grant Program

Submit Applications for Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge 2025

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge (TGIC) 2025 is an entrepreneurship contest supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Grant-in-aid that invites university students worldwide to unleash their creativity and develop business ideas that can change the world. Focus: … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Tokyo Global Innovation Challenge 2025

Request for Applications: Free Rivers Fund Regular Grants

Deadline: 10-Jan-2026 The Free Rivers Fund is offering regular grants to support projects dedicated to protecting and restoring free-flowing rivers. These grants are available to individuals, groups, informal initiatives or organisations that have a clear plan to preserve or reinstate a … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Free Rivers Fund Regular Grants

RFPs: Accelerating Innovation in Vaginal Formulations in Support of Women’s Health

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Gates Foundation is soliciting applications that contribute to development of vaginal formulations that promote optimal drug delivery within the vaginal compartment while positively supporting the vaginal milieu, and that also possess beneficial effects, even if … [Read more...] about RFPs: Accelerating Innovation in Vaginal Formulations in Support of Women’s Health

Apply Now: Accelerating Innovation in Vaginal Formulations for Women’s Health (India)

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Global Challenge Initiative (GCI) in partnership with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has announced a new call for innovative solutions focused on advancing vaginally administered products tailored for Indian women. This challenge … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Accelerating Innovation in Vaginal Formulations for Women’s Health (India)

Society of Chemical Industry Sustainability Award 2025

Deadline: 08-Jan-2026 The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Sustainability Award recognises outstanding science innovation in industry that leads to measurable improvements in environmental sustainability across products, processes, or business operations. Focus … [Read more...] about Society of Chemical Industry Sustainability Award 2025

Maruti Suzuki’s Clean Air Challenge Seeks Innovative Startup Solutions for a Healthier Future (India)

Deadline: 08-November-2025 Maruti Suzuki has launched the “Quest for Clean Air,” a dynamic initiative designed to address the global crisis of air pollution and promote transformative startup-driven solutions for a cleaner and healthier environment. The focus areas of this initiative are … [Read more...] about Maruti Suzuki’s Clean Air Challenge Seeks Innovative Startup Solutions for a Healthier Future (India)

Call for Entries: Xiaomi Imagery Awards

Deadline: 26 November 2025 Applications are now open for the Xiaomi Imagery Awards to know your story through your lens. The Prizes in the Contest (hereinafter referred to as the 'Prize') in each category are: Category Grand Prize Winner Photo of the Year (1 Winner) $10,000 USD; Xiaomi Creator … [Read more...] about Call for Entries: Xiaomi Imagery Awards

Reframing Family: Feminist Perspectives Through the Lens Program

Deadline: 07 November 2025 Are you a female identifying photographer eager to connect across borders and build lasting artistic networks? This Residency Program offers more than just time and space to create — it’s a platform for international exchange, peer learning, and collaborative … [Read more...] about Reframing Family: Feminist Perspectives Through the Lens Program

Entries open for Student Demonstration Competition

Deadline: 01 December 2025 The Applied Power Electronics Conference is excited to announce the inaugural Student Demonstration Competition, inviting student teams from universities worldwide to showcase their innovative research in power electronics and related fields. The competition welcomes … [Read more...] about Entries open for Student Demonstration Competition

Call for Proposals: Grants in Biodiversity Program

Deadline: 01-December-2025 The Grants in Biodiversity (GIB) Program provides support to research in biodiversity, conservation biology, ecology, and related social science approaches that ultimately aim to conserve, protect and enhance Alberta's wildlife, fish, and natural habitats. While … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Grants in Biodiversity Program

Apply for Skill India Sculpture Design Contest

Deadline: 21-November-2025 The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in collaboration with MyGov invites citizens to design the sculpture and each entry must include a short note on the concept of design. The core themes emphasize innovation, inclusion, empowerment, and national … [Read more...] about Apply for Skill India Sculpture Design Contest

Request for EOIs: Gender Audit of Schemes and Policies in India

Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Government of India has announced a Gender Audit of schemes and policies funded by the Nirbhaya Fund, aimed at strengthening the effectiveness and gender responsiveness of initiatives dedicated to women’s safety and empowerment. The Nirbhaya Fund has invested over … [Read more...] about Request for EOIs: Gender Audit of Schemes and Policies in India

Applications open for FIFA Global Citizen’s Education Fund

Deadline: 31-Dec-2025 The Global Citizen Education Fund, in partnership with FIFA, is now inviting applications from grassroots and community-based organisations worldwide that aim to expand access to quality education and sports for children in underserved communities. This initiative seeks … [Read more...] about Applications open for FIFA Global Citizen’s Education Fund

Request for Proposals: Peace and Recovery Initiative

Deadline: 14-Nov-2025 The Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Peace and Recovery Initiative (PRI), funded by UK International Development, supports a diverse portfolio of activities — including rigorous impact evaluations, pilot programs, exploratory studies, evidence dissemination, and policy … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals: Peace and Recovery Initiative

Apply for 9th Malaysia International Film Festival 2026

Deadline: 6 February 2026 The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) has grown into Malaysia’s largest-scale film festival, illuminating the cinematic landscape every July. At MIFFest, emerging talents, experimental works, auteurs, and timeless classics are embraced with warmth, … [Read more...] about Apply for 9th Malaysia International Film Festival 2026

RFPs: Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund

Deadline: 15 March, 2026 The Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund supports and advises innovative investigators across the world who are working to reverse climate change. Applicants should write a grant request that demonstrates how they would spend $75,000 usefully on EIA, … [Read more...] about RFPs: Climate Intervention Environmental Impact Fund

RFPs: Accelerating Development of Innovative, Exceptionally Low-Cost Maternal and Child Nutrient Ingredients and Products

Deadline: 16-Dec-2025 The Grand Challenges initiative invites transformative innovations to ensure every mother and child can access essential nutrients to survive and thrive. Focus Areas: Applicants may propose projects under one of the following options: Option A – Development of … [Read more...] about RFPs: Accelerating Development of Innovative, Exceptionally Low-Cost Maternal and Child Nutrient Ingredients and Products

Call for Concept Papers: Sustained Viral Resilience Programme

Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The Sustained Viral Resilience Programme sits within the Sculpting Innate Immunity opportunity space and seeks to create a new class of medicines that provide durable, broad-spectrum protection against respiratory viruses by engineering the innate immune system. The … [Read more...] about Call for Concept Papers: Sustained Viral Resilience Programme

Entries open for Stories on Umbria International Journalism Award

Deadline: 02-Feb-2026 The Chamber of Commerce of Umbria has announced the 16th edition of the International Journalism Award “Tell me about Umbria – Stories on Umbria”. The competition is reserved to those articles dealing with the region's artistic-cultural-environmental points of excellence … [Read more...] about Entries open for Stories on Umbria International Journalism Award

Request for Applications: Fellowship Research Grant Program

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation has launched its Fellowship Research Grant Program to support research about Louisiana’s diverse music, cultural, and artistic heritage. The Fellowship Research Grant aims to promote the scholarly use of the Jazz and Heritage … [Read more...] about Request for Applications: Fellowship Research Grant Program

Applications open for Science without Borders® Challenge

Deadline: 02-Mar-2026 The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation has announced its Science without Borders® Challenge to engage students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. The Science Without Borders Challenge is an annual international art competition that inspires students … [Read more...] about Applications open for Science without Borders® Challenge

Open Call: Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2026

Deadline: 01-Feb-2026 The Johns Hopkins University has launched its Healthcare Design Competition for student-led teams from around the world to showcase their creative solutions for improving healthcare. A competition to celebrate good design in healthcare! Winners show a solid understanding … [Read more...] about Open Call: Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2026

Applications open for International Student Competition

Deadline: 01-Mar-2026 The TSL International Student Competition invites students worldwide to creatively explore the theme of “Sustainability Culture” through diverse forms of expression. The competition encourages students to think deeply about sustainability and culture while expressing … [Read more...] about Applications open for International Student Competition

Call for Innovations: 1st BRICS STI Framework Programme (India)

Deadline: 16-Nov-2025 The BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Framework Programme has launched a multilateral call for collaborative research and innovation projects involving member countries. This initiative encourages institutions across at least two BRICS nations to jointly … [Read more...] about Call for Innovations: 1st BRICS STI Framework Programme (India)

Logo Design Contest for Right to Repair through Repairability Index (India)

Deadline: 30-Nov-2025 The Department of Consumer Affairs is organizing a Logo Design Competition on Right to Repair through Repairability Index in collaboration with MyGov to crowdsource creative ideas from citizens across the nation. The logo design competition represents a creative call to … [Read more...] about Logo Design Contest for Right to Repair through Repairability Index (India)

Apply for G. and A. Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize

Deadline: 29-Dec-2025 The G. and A. Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize promotes and financially supports contemporary artists with the ultimate goal of highlighting excellence in the arts. The Art Prize 2026 invites artists from around the world to submit proposals for a large-scale sculptural … [Read more...] about Apply for G. and A. Mamidakis Foundation Art Prize

Call for Applications: Archives and Museums Programme (India)

Deadline: 05-Dec-2025 The IFA, in collaboration with Conflictorium - Museum of Conflict, Ahmedabad, Gujarat invites applications for IFA-Conflictorium Creative and Scholarly projects, under their Archives and Museums Programme. The museum houses seven sections—Conflict Timeline, Gallery of … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Archives and Museums Programme (India)

CFPs: Strengthening the Science-Policy-Society Interface in Ocean Science

Deadline: 05-Dec-2025 The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development 2021-2030 (‘Ocean Decade’) enters its second half, the new Call for Decade Actions No. 10 is open to initiatives that enhance the science-policy-society nexus, translating scientific evidence into policies for … [Read more...] about CFPs: Strengthening the Science-Policy-Society Interface in Ocean Science

42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest 2026

Deadline: 05-Jan-2026 The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is inviting artists worldwide to enter the 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest, offering the chance for one original artwork to become the festival’s official visual identity. The focus of the contest is to … [Read more...] about 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest 2026

SWITCH-Asia Programme for Scaling up Sustainable Consumption and Production under Global Gateway

Deadline: 10-Dec-2025 The European Union has opened a new funding opportunity aimed at supporting Asia’s transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and circular economy. This programme seeks to promote sustainable value chains between Asia and the EU while contributing to local economic … [Read more...] about SWITCH-Asia Programme for Scaling up Sustainable Consumption and Production under Global Gateway

Apply for the Sustainable Protection Fund 2025

Deadline: 20-Nov-2025 The Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) is inviting applications from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and East Asia for the 2025 round of the Sustainable Protection Fund to strengthen long-term digital security capacities within human rights organisations and collectives. The … [Read more...] about Apply for the Sustainable Protection Fund 2025

Virtual Workshop on Climate Change and India’s Private Sector for Communicators

Deadline: 13-Nov-2025 The Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering a virtual workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of journalists in India to report on the intersection of climate change and the private sector. This initiative is part of EJN's broader efforts to strengthen environmental … [Read more...] about Virtual Workshop on Climate Change and India’s Private Sector for Communicators

2nd Call for Multi-Disciplinary Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India

Deadline: 15-Nov-2025 The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) invites research project proposals under the theme "Multi-Disciplinary Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India" with a goal to generate actionable insights that support evidence-based … [Read more...] about 2nd Call for Multi-Disciplinary Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India

Applications now open for Merck Innovation Cup 2026

Deadline: 31-Jan-2026 The Merck Innovation Cup 2026 offers postgraduate students an exclusive opportunity to engage in a one-week summer camp near Frankfurt am Main, Germany, fostering innovation in science, technology, and business. Focus Areas: The 2026 Innovation Cup will comprise teams … [Read more...] about Applications now open for Merck Innovation Cup 2026

CFAs: Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition (India)

Deadline: 27-Nov-2025 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Cyber Buddha and hosted on MyGov, invites India’s young adults aged 18–19 years to participate in the Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition (Senior Category). Participants … [Read more...] about CFAs: Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition (India)

Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition for Intermediate Category (15-17 years) – India

Deadline: 27-Nov-2025 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Cyber Buddha and hosted on MyGov, invites teenagers aged 15–17 years to showcase their creativity and awareness through the Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition (Intermediate … [Read more...] about Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition for Intermediate Category (15-17 years) – India

Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition for Junior Category (12-14 years) in India

Deadline: 27-Nov-2025 The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Cyber Buddha and hosted on MyGov, invites young creators aged 12–14 years to participate in India’s first Cyber Security Reels Competition — the Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels … [Read more...] about Hashtag Suraksha Cyber Security Reels Competition for Junior Category (12-14 years) in India

RFAs: Grant Cycle for Wildlife and Habitat Projects Sequoia Park Zoo 2025

Deadline: 03-Nov-2025 The Sequoia Park Zoo Advisory Group’s Conservation Council has announced the opening of preproposals for its fourteenth annual Conservation Grant Program. Since the program’s launch in 2012, over $85,000 has been awarded to support projects that make measurable … [Read more...] about RFAs: Grant Cycle for Wildlife and Habitat Projects Sequoia Park Zoo 2025

Unitaid Funding for Integrated Health Diagnostics

Deadline: 19-Jan-2026 Unitaid has announced a global Call for Proposals to expand access to innovative diagnostic tools and integrated testing services that strengthen health systems, improve disease detection, and optimize the use of existing diagnostic infrastructure across multiple disease … [Read more...] about Unitaid Funding for Integrated Health Diagnostics

Submissions open for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Deadline: 23-Jan-2026 The EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides support to outstanding postdoctoral researchers to pursue advanced training in the life sciences and promotes international exchange across EMBC Member States and global partner countries. EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships are … [Read more...] about Submissions open for EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

COLLABORATE Grant Program Supporting Ageing Adults Living with Rare Diseases

Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 Pfizer and the CanAge are collaborating to offer a new grant opportunity seeking grant proposals for programs to support initiatives that enhance education and collaboration in healthcare, particularly focusing on ageing adults living with rare diseases. The program … [Read more...] about COLLABORATE Grant Program Supporting Ageing Adults Living with Rare Diseases

Contest for Renaming MoSPIs publication EnviStats India – Environment Accounts

Deadline: 23-Nov-2025 The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in collaboration with MyGov invites entries for renaming its annual flagship publication “EnviStats India: Environment Accounts.” The initiative aims to develop a refreshed, more intuitive identity that … [Read more...] about Contest for Renaming MoSPIs publication EnviStats India – Environment Accounts

Call for Applications: GHAI Rapid Response Fund

Deadline: 10-Nov-2025 The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) has announced the opening of its Food Policy Rapid Response Fund (RRF), inviting applications from civil society organizations in low- and middle-income countries. The fund aims to support advocacy campaigns that promote … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: GHAI Rapid Response Fund

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