| Climate, Energy and Sustainable Technology (CEST) |
| S.N. | Programme/Scheme | Call Status | Format | Contact Officer/ Preferable Contact Time |
| 1. | Call for Proposals under EVolutionS Program to support Startups in Electric Vehicle Component Manufacturing | (Active)(Apr 16 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 11:59PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Mr.Suresh Babu Muttana sureshbabu[dot]muttana[at]gov[dot]in 01126590593 | 4:00 PM To 5:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionDST 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 MHI and ACMA. The specific thematic areas for seeking indigenous solutions includes - Tropical
EV Battery, Power Electronics and Machine Drives and EV Charging Infrastructure. |
| 2. | CARBON CAPTURE AND UTILISATION (CCU) DEPLOYMENT IN STEEL SECTOR | (Active)(Apr 22 2025 12:00AM to Jun 23 2025 11:59PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.NEELIMA ALAM neelima[dot]alam[at]nic[dot]in 011-26590467 | 3:00 PM To 4:00 PM (IST) | | 2. Dr.Sanjai Kumar sanjai[dot]k[at]gov[dot]in 01126590270 | 11:30 AM To 12:30 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionThis call for proposals focuses on capturing CO2 and its utilisation for demonstrating CCU technologies in the Steel Sector |
| International Cooperation Division |
| S.N. | Programme/Scheme | Call Status | Format | Contact Officer/ Preferable Contact Time |
| 1. | India Tunisia Joint Call for Proposal 2025 | (Active)(May 19 2025 12:00AM to Jul 31 2025 11:59PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.SULAKSHANA JAIN jain[dot]s[at]nic[dot]in 01126519947 | 3:00 PM To 4:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionUnder the Agreement on Scientific and
Technological Cooperation between the Government of the
Republic of Tunisia and the Government of the Republic of India, signed in
Tunis on October 17, 1995, the General Directorate of Scientific Research (GDSR)
at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tunisia, and the Department of
Science & Technology (DST) , Ministry of Science and
Technology, Government of India, invite Tunisian and Indian universities,
research centers, and institutes to submit joint proposals for scientific and
technological research.
The joint research project should be on any of the following areas:
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climate change and eco- innovation
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e-health
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geospatial technology |
| 2. | DST DFG joint call on International Research Training Groups (IRTG) | (Active)(Throughout the Year) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.Arindam Bhattacharyya a[dot]bhattacharyya[at]nic[dot]in 26590409 | 3:00 PM To 5:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInternational Research Training Groups IRTGs, in which German universities cooperate with research institutions in other countries, combine innovative top-level research and the structured promotion of excellent early career researchers. As bilateral collaborations set up by experienced scientists, IRTGs promote systematic scientific cooperation through joint research programmes and corresponding qualification measures for post doctoral researchers. |
| 3. | VAIBHAV Fellowship | (Active)(Apr 15 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.Charu Agarwal vaibhav-india[at]gov[dot]in 01129512324 | 3:00 PM To 5:00 PM (IST) | | 2. Mr.Vijender Singh vijender[dot]67[at]gov[dot]in 01129512324 | 3:00 PM To 5:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionVaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship envisages a collaboration between scientists of Indian Diaspora with Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities and/ or public funded Scientific Institutions. The VAIBHAV Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration and may spend up to two months in a year for maximum 3 years. |
| National Quantum Mission |
| S.N. | Programme/Scheme | Call Status | Format | Contact Officer/ Preferable Contact Time |
| 1. | Quantum Algorithms | (Active)(May 28 2025 12:00AM to Jul 11 2025 11:59PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Mr.ANURAG MISHRA anurag[dot]dbt[at]nic[dot]in 01126590469 | 10:00 AM To 5:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionThe National Quantum Mission (NQM) is a landmark initiative aimed at propelling India to the forefront of quantum research, innovation, and applications. The aim of the Mission is to seed, nurture, and adopt scientific and Industrial R&D to create and demonstrate a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in Quantum Technologies in India. Under the NQM, Academic institutions/R&D labs are invited to submit innovative proposals, in consortium mode, for carrying out work in the area of Quantum Algorithms. Each proposal should aim to focus and deliver specific technology outcomes in any one of the areas under Quantum Algorithms, listed below:
i. Quantum Transpilers, Simulators, and Performance Tools
ii. Quantum Information and Complexity Theory
iii. Quantum Optimization Algorithms
iv. AI/ML Integration with Quantum Technologies
v. Quantum Simulations
vi. Hybrid Quantum-High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems |
| PCPM |
| S.N. | Programme/Scheme | Call Status | Format | Contact Officer/ Preferable Contact Time |
| 1. | Policy Research Cell | (Active)(May 1 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 11:59PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Shri. Mayank Misra mayank[dot]44[at]gov[dot]in 01126590609 | 2:30 PM To 4:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionThe Policy Research Cell (PRC), DST aims to strengthen the evidence-based policy research mechanism in the country through establishment of Centres for Policy Research (CPR) focusing on specific themes. |
| R & D Infrastructure |
| S.N. | Programme/Scheme | Call Status | Format | Contact Officer/ Preferable Contact Time |
| 1. | FIST Supporting High End Advanced Knowledge and Technology Infrastructure (SHAKTI) | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.Pravakar Mohanty pravakar[dot]mohanty[at]gov[dot]in 01129512324 | 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionSHAKTI is an institutional level of funding under FIST which comprise boarder participation of STEM
departments. |
| 2. | FIST Life Sciences | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.G HARISH KUMAR harishkumar[at]nic[dot]in 01129512324 | 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInvitation for DST FIST Proposals in the area of Botany/ Zoology/ Agriculture/ Veterinary/ Medical/ Pharmacy/ and all other areas of life sciences from University/ Institute Departments. |
| 3. | FIST Chemical Sciences | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.R K JOSHI rkjoshi[at]nic[dot]in 01129512324 | 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInvitation for DST FIST Proposals in the area of Chemistry/ Chemical Sciences from University/ Institute Departments. |
| 4. | FIST Engineering Sciences | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.Pravakar Mohanty pravakar[dot]mohanty[at]gov[dot]in 01126590383 | 2:00 PM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInvitation for DST FIST Proposals in the area of Engineering and Technology from University/ Institute Departments. |
| 5. | FIST Earth and Atmospheric Sciences | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.Shivaprasad Amaravayal shiva[dot]prasad[at]nic[dot]in 01129512324 | 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInvitation for DST FIST Proposals in the area of Earth Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Geological Sciences/ Geographical Sciences from University/ Institute Departments. |
| 6. | FIST Mathematical Sciences | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.Mayank Srivastava mayank[dot]sri[at]gov[dot]in 01129512324 | 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInvitation for DST FIST Proposals in the area of Mathematics and Statistics from University/ Institute Departments. |
| 7. | FIST PG College | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Ms.Suchita Lokhande suchita[dot]lokhande[at]gov[dot]in 01129512324 | 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInvitation for DST FIST Proposals from Post Graduate Colleges in Basic Sciences/ Agriculture/ Engineering/ Veterinary/ Medical/ Pharmacy. |
| 8. | FIST Physical Sciences | (Active)(Apr 8 2025 12:00AM to May 30 2025 5:00PM) (IST) | Download | | 1. Dr.R K JOSHI rkjoshi[at]nic[dot]in 01129512324 | 10:00 AM To 3:00 PM (IST) | |
Programme Scheme DescriptionInvitation for DST FIST Proposals in the area of Physics/ Astrophysics/ and all areas of Physical Sciences from University/ Institute Departments. |
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