1 Call for proposals under wise-SCOPE Fellowships

Societal challenges refer to problems and issues that affect societies on a large scale, often spanning across multiple domain such as environment, technology, health, energy, waste, water, management, agriculture, economic, and more.The Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)-Societal Challenges with Opportunities (SCOPE) Fellowship Program of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) aims to provide opportunity to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their S&T knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society. This program promotes projects that directly deal with challenges at grassroots level and address them through S&T interventions. Projects under WISE-SCOPE (WISE-Societal Challenges with Opportunities) should provide S&T solutions to our social problems, livelihood generation, drudgery reduction, health and nutrition related issues, management of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, disaster management etc. Project proposal should include the development of viable technology/technique with possibility of lab-to-land tran 1. Energy, Water and Waste Management (EWWM) 2. Engineering and Technology Development (ETD) 3. Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (ECSD) 4. Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AAS) 5. Health, Food and Nutrition (HFN)sfer, adaptation and scaling up for the benefit of society under following identified broad thematic areas.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

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2 CALL FOR INVESTIGATOR-INITIATED RESEARCH PROPOSALS FOR INTERMEDIATE EXTRAMURAL GRANTS(2025)

I. Discovery Research aimed at finding novel interventions, novel targets (basic research) and validation of leads in in-vivo models. It includes those proposals where proof-of-concept studies are already done, and further research is required. For example, if there is proof-ofconcept of a biomarker which is to be taken for further research, is an example of such a study. It also includes drug discovery and drug delivery systems, non-animal and animal models, organoids, organ on-chip, biomaterials and personalized medicine including immuno-therapeutics and genomic medicine. The scope also includes AI-ML algorithms for drug and biomarker discovery. II. Development Research aimed at developing interventions for screening, diagnosis, prevention, treatment of diseases/conditions or make existing interventions simpler, safer, more efficacious, or more affordable. Examples of such research includes development of Point of care tests, molecular diagnostic tests, medical devices, health technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning predictive tools/models to solve health problems, phase-1 and phase 2/3 (or equivalent phase) clinical trials of vaccine and therapeutics etc. III. Delivery Research or implementation research aimed at learning how to overcome barriers in delivering effective interventions to the people who need them. This will include health system-based interventions to scale-up access, and to successfully implement national health programmes or schemes, reducing inequity and improving quality of health care. Some examples include learning how to achieve single digit neonatal mortality rate in a district, how to integrate newer technological interventions into primary health care system to improve health and wellbeing of the population, how to optimize functioning of Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Health & Wellness Centres) or how we can reduce treatment gaps for mental health conditions. When submitting a delivery research proposal, it is essential for project investigators to possess a thorough understanding of delivery research and its various phases. The proposed intervention must be clearly articulated, and investigators should demonstrate a commitment to engaging stakeholders throughout the process. It is crucial to show the necessity of implementing the selected intervention in the specified settings, including the support from relevant parties and the alignment of the intervention with local needs. Additionally, applicants can access a series of online webinars on Delivery Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on YouTube

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3 DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on ‘Climate Resilient Agriculture’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy

The proposed study should mandatorily indicate the following aspects in the proposal: a. Name of the background strain/variety, procurement source, IP associated with the strain or tools used, if the strains are genetically modified b. Present TRL level of the technology and the TRL proposed to be attained at the end of project duration. c. Outline the minimal benchmark (titer/productivity/scale) proposed to be attained for the selected bio-based Agri-input/product. d. Gap in the technology to be addressed and strategies proposed to address the gap e. Framework for toxicity studies, quantification of residue in produce, sustainability of the process from an economic and environment point of view f. Scalability of the technology and its commercialization potential g. All proposals must adhere to statutory regulatory requirements

The last date is extended till 15th, May, 2025 (midnight; 23:59 hrs).

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4 DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on ‘Enzymes’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy

The proposals will be invited under the two categories: (i) Discovery & Application-oriented Integrated Network Research (ii) Bridging the Gaps for scale up .Academic Organisations a. Proposals may be submitted by interested applicants engaged in research activities at various Institutions / Universities / Societies / Trusts / NGOs / Foundations / Voluntary Organizations, recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO). b. The Principal investigator must have at least four years of the employment remaining in the institution at the time of proposal submission.

The last date is extended till 10th May, 2025

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5 DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on ‘Precision Biotherapeutics- mRNA Therapeutics’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy

Key requirements for the proposed projects a. Developed technology (if applicable) should be sustainable from an economic and environmental point of view and the technology should be scalable. b. Gap in the technology to be addressed and strategies proposed to address the gap should be outlined clearly. c. Proposals must mention the present TRL level of the technology and the TRL proposed to be attained at the end of project duration d. The proposal should strictly adhere to the prescribed proforma. e. The proposals with clear focus and likely execution of deliverables within timelines will be preferred. f. All proposals must adhere to statutory regulatory requirements

Last date for submission of proposals is 15th May 2025

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6 DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on ‘Precision Biotherapeutics- monoclonal antibodies’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy

Under this category, proposals should focus on scaling technologies from proof of concept to early/late stage validation/ pre-commercialization in following areas:  Development of bio-betters for cancer & autoimmune diseases (from early clinical to commercialization) against existing validated therapeutic targets for which there are products currently available in market. The candidate being developed should have substantial improvement over existing/marketed products in areas of specificity, efficacy, potency, half-life, immunogenicity, reduced toxicity and side effects.  Centres for indigenous manufacturing and scale up of consumables/raw materials - serum-free, chemically defined media, protein purification resins & Single Use disposables (filters, bags), bioreactors; Industry validation of indigenously developed raw materials with established POC.

Last date for submission of proposals is 16 May 2025.

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7 DBT-BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on ‘Precision Biotherapeutics- monoclonal antibodies’ for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy

Proposals may be submitted by interested applicants engaged in research activities at various Institutions/Universities/Societies/Trusts/NGOs/ Foundations/Voluntary Organizations, recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO).

Last date for submission of proposals is 16 May 2025.

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8 DBT BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूल ांकु र hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing Submit Problem Statements and Research solutions as Concept Note (LoIs)

For proposals from Academia/Research Institutions/National Laboratories: Interested applicants should submit the proposals in the prescribed format duly forwarded by the 7 | P a g e executive head of the institution through the Department’s e-ProMIS portal (www.dbtepromis.nic.in).

Last date for submission of proposals is 10th May, 2025.

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9 DBT BIRAC Joint Call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूल ांकु र hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing Submit Problem Statements and Research solutions as Concept Note (LoIs)

a. Proposals may be submitted by interested applicants engaged in research activities at various Institutions/Universities/Societies/Trusts/NGOs/ Foundations/Voluntary Organizations, recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO). b. The Principal investigator must have at least four years of the employment remaining in the institution at the time of proposal submission.

Last date for submission of proposals is 10th May, 2025

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10 India Singapore call for Joint project Proposal 2025

Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Science and Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Government of the Republic of Singapore on Cooperation in the fields of Science, Technology and Innovation signed on February 23 2022, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India and Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore invite Indian and Singapore scientists / researchers to submit proposals for joint research projects in the areas of “Digital Health/ Medical technologies” and “Green Hydrogen”

Last Date to Apply- May 16, 2025

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11 11th INDIA-SPAIN Joint Call for R&D&I Projects 2024

DST-TDB - CDTI CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER THE INDIA – SPAIN PROGRAMME OF COOPERATION ON INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The 11th joint industrial R&D call for proposals between Indian and Spanish industries is opened for application submission till 20th May 2025. Potential projects will be funded by DST through TDB in India and CDTI in Spain. Your project must demonstrate: Industry-driven and market-oriented R&D projects, joint technological co-operation projects consisting in the development of new or substantial improvement of products, processes or services for the companies that operate and are headquartered in India and industrial partners (start-ups, SMEs and large companies) in Spain will be considered. The product, process or service must be innovative and there must be a technological intervention involved. The project should have an obvious advantage and added value resulting from the technological cooperation and mutual contribution between the participants from the partnering countries (e.g. sharing knowledge base, commercial leads, access and sharing of R&D infrastructure etc.). The project must have a civilian purpose. The project must be significant for all project partners in a well-balanced consortium. The collaborative projects should be innovative and focused on creating possibilities for new technologies, services or processes that will results in commercialisation. This Call for proposals is open to collaborative R&D projects in the following areas/sectors: Circular economy and sustainability: Economically competitive production processes and products, critical materials and/or energy that reduce, replace and/or reuse resources and/or aim for sustainability and environmentally friendly processes and/or technologies. Also including Drinking Water, Water Purification, Water Desalination, Irrigation Technologies and Wastewater Treatment & Management in the subarea of Water Technologies. Digital transformation (Smart Mobility, Smart Grids, Smart Cities, etc.). Digital health and medical devices: include categories such as mobile health (mHealth), health information technology (IT), wearable devices, telehealth and telemedicine, and personalized medicine. Artificial Intelligence Advanced Materials Any other sector of mutual interest. Duration of projects: Project may be up to two years. Selected project participants will receive funding from Technology Development Board (TDB), on behalf of Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, in India and from Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation, E.P.E. (CDTI) in Spain respectively.

Date to apply- January 31, 2025 to May 20, 2025

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12 Call for Proposal under Policy Research Cell (PRC)

Call for Proposal under Policy Research Cell (PRC) The Department of Science and Technology (DST) through its Policy Research Cell, invites proposals from potential institutions across the country for extending financial support to set up two Centres for Policy Research (CPR) focusing on specific themes. These centres are envisioned to help build a robust institutional mechanism for strengthening the STI statistics system, evidence-driven policy and program planning in the country. The present call for proposal is aimed to support two CPRs one each on the following two themes: i. Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Statistics ii. Technology Foresight

Date to apply- May 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025

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13 Call for Proposals under EVolutionS Program to support Startups in Electric Vehicle Component Manufacturing

DST invites applications from innovative Electric Vehicle Startups with promising technologies validated at laboratory (TRL 3-4) and have higher potential in translating them into commercially viable products (TRL 6-8). Financial support will be provided to the selected startups through incubators for product development, pilot demonstration, testing and validation, market-entry and commercialization. The program is implemented in collaboration with Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). The specific thematic areas for seeking indigenous solutions includes - Tropical EV Battery, Power Electronics and Machine Drives and EV Charging Infrastructure.

Date to Apply- 16 April, 2025 to May 30, 2025

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14 The Call for Proposals focuses on capturing direct CO2 emissions and their utilization for demonstrating CCU technologies in the steel sector

India is at a critical juncture in its efforts to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, especially the steel industry. As one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions, the steel sector plays a pivotal role in the country’s economic development, contributing approximately 12% to national emissions. With its steelmaking capacity set to reach 300 million tonnes by FY 2031, it is essential to focus on carbon emissions to avoid consuming a significant share of the global carbon budget by 2050. Hence, decarbonization efforts are needed to ensure that growth of the sector is aligned with India’s climate goals.

Date to apply- April 22, 2025 to June 23, 2025

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15 Call for Proposal under Policy Research Cell (PRC)

Call for Proposal under Policy Research Cell (PRC) The Department of Science and Technology (DST) through its Policy Research Cell, invites proposals from potential institutions across the country for extending financial support to set up two Centres for Policy Research (CPR) focusing on specific themes. These centres are envisioned to help build a robust institutional mechanism for strengthening the STI statistics system, evidence-driven policy and program planning in the country. The present call for proposal is aimed to support two CPRs one each on the following two themes: i. Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) Statistics ii. Technology Foresight

Date to apply - May 1, 2025 to May 30, 2025

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16 Call for Proposals under WISE-SCOPE Fellowship

Societal challenges refer to problems and issues that affect societies on a large scale, often spanning across multiple domain such as environment, technology, health, energy, waste, water, management, agriculture, economic, and more. The Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)-Societal Challenges with Opportunities (SCOPE) Fellowship Program of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) aims to provide opportunity to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their S&T knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society. This program promotes projects that directly deal with challenges at grassroots level and address them through S&T interventions. Projects under WISE-SCOPE (WISE-Societal Challenges with Opportunities) should provide S&T solutions to our social problems, livelihood generation, drudgery reduction, health and nutrition related issues, management of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, disaster management etc. Project proposal should include the development of viable technology/technique with possibility of lab-to-land transfer, adaptation and scaling up for the benefit of society under following identified broad thematic areas. 1. Energy, Water and Waste Management (EWWM) 2. Engineering and Technology Development (ETD) 3. Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development (ECSD) 4. Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AAS) 5. Health, Food and Nutrition (HFN)

Last Date to Apply- August 31, 2025

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17 Call for Proposals under WISE-SCOPE Fellowship

Societal challenges refer to problems and issues that affect societies on a large scale, often spanning across multiple domain such as environment, technology, health, energy, waste, water, management, agriculture, economic, and more. The Women In Science and Engineering (WISE)-Societal Challenges with Opportunities (SCOPE) Fellowship Program of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) aims to provide opportunity to Women Scientists and Technologists who have completed Ph.D. and want to utilize their S&T knowledge and expertise for the benefit of society. This program promotes projects that directly deal with challenges at grassroots level and address them through S&T interventions. Projects under WISE-SCOPE (WISE-Societal Challenges with Opportunities) should provide S&T solutions to our social problems, livelihood generation, drudgery reduction, health and nutrition related issues, management of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, disaster management etc.

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18 Fellowship Opportunities for Researchers

Fellowship of Ministry of Science & Technology(DST/DBT/CSIR(DSIR)/SERB)

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19 Call for Proposal by DST Haryana

डीएसटी हरियाणा द्वारा आर और डी परियोजना प्रस्ताव प्रस्तुत करने के लिए कॉल खुला है। कृपया अपने संदर्भ के लिए संलग्न दस्तावेज़ ढूंढें। इच्छुक संकाय कृपया कॉल पर आवेदन कर सकते हैं। धन्यवाद।

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