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 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) , under the Government of India, invites researchers and eligible institutions to participate in various research funding initiatives aimed at advancing biomedical science, healthcare innovation and public health research. ICMR's official Call for Proposals webpage provides updates on funding opportunities, expressions of interest, special research initiatives and institutional research programmes. These calls offer avenues for researchers to develop innovative solutions to healthcare challenges and contribute to evidence-based medical research. Selected Current Opportunities Researchers may explore the following announcements listed on the official ICMR portal: Food and Diet-Based Approaches for Non-Communicable Diseases: An expression of interest focused on dietary approaches to the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases. Last date: 30 October 2026 . ICMR Intramural Research Programme 2026: A research funding oppor...

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has invited proposals under its Impact Centres of Excellence (ACE) Programme , an initiative aimed at strengthening India's research and innovation ecosystem and developing world-class research capabilities in science, technology and engineering. The programme seeks to support institutions in establishing high-impact research centres that advance scientific excellence, foster innovation, encourage collaboration and contribute to national development. Key Objectives The ACE Programme aims to: Establish globally competitive research centres in selected frontier areas. Strengthen institutional research infrastructure and attract outstanding researchers. Promote national and international research collaborations. Encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and impactful scientific outcomes. Improve institutional research performance and international rankings. Build sustainable research partnerships with emerging institutions. Who Can Appl...

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has announced its Second Call for Applications for the Senior Fellowship Scheme for the Financial Year 2026–2027 . The fellowship aims to support experienced Indian scholars undertaking significant research in social sciences and allied disciplines, with a focus on generating evidence-based insights that contribute to national development. Important Dates Online application begins: 21 October 2026 Last date for submission: 20 November 2026, 6:00 PM Who Can Apply? Interested scholars should review the official eligibility criteria and detailed fellowship guidelines before applying. The general eligibility requirements include Indian citizenship, an age between 45 and 70 years as of the application deadline, a Ph.D. degree, and a strong record of research publications. Application Guidelines Applications must be submitted online through the official ICSSR website. The research proposal must be prepared using the format provided wit...