Women’s Leadership in STEM Entrepreneurship, launched collaboratively by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), an enterprise under the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, Grand Challenges India, and WomenLift Health, is a part-time leadership development programme designed to strengthen the power and influence of mid- to senior-career women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields across India.
This fully funded, 12-month programme provides talented mid- to senior-career women entrepreneurs and innovators in STEM and public health with the safe space to explore their authentic leadership through vulnerability and reflection, an inclusive and diverse network which fosters a strong sense of belonging, tools and strategies for enhancing their voice, presence, and influence—all the while being supported by a powerful group of peers, mentors, and coaches. The programme imparts contextualized tools and frameworks to address the individual, organizational, and societal challenges that women leaders in STEM and public health in India face today. It is tailored for women professionals and crafted for participants to be fully present and engaged while recognizing the importance of work-life harmony.
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]]>India has been witnessing a rapid transformation in the science, technology and innovation ecosystem, driven by increasing R&D investments, an expanding culture of entrepreneurship, progressively intensified collaborative efforts and a strong policy push towards self-reliance and global leadership. As the nation progresses towards a developed, knowledge-driven economy, the need for reliable, timely and fine-granular indicators of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), and their contextual analysis becomes crucial for policy formulation, strategic planning and effective governance across multiple levels and sectors. Further, there is a critical need for a dynamic system to align and engage with the rapidly evolving global STI frameworks. Despite various efforts over the years, significant challenges remain in building a robust STI data and indicator system.
In this context, ANRF plans to establish a Centre of Excellence for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators and Analytics (COE-STIIA) with the aim to strengthen the institutional mechanism for STI indicators with an end-to-end system. The key objective is to enhance the quality, contextual relevance and applicability of India’s STI indicators, their analysis, interpretations and dissemination of information and insights at various levels of policy and program planning, as well as foster alignment with the global indicator frameworks to position India effectively in international indices.
The CoE is expected to integrate the STI indicator data with the Anusandhan Master Platform for Research and Innovation (ANUMAPI), a unified National Dashboard being developed to disseminate data/information related to research funding, projects, institutions, and outcomes across the country.
The CoE is envisioned to:
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]]>The North Eastern Region (NER) of India is home to an extraordinary diversity of mushrooms with immense cultural, culinary, medicinal, and economic value. From traditional uses in food and medicine to new possibilities in biotechnology, nutraceuticals, and sustainable livelihoods, mushrooms of the Northeast offer vast untapped potential. Mushroom offers a sustainable solution to many of the challenges faced by rural farmers, providing them with new opportunities for income generation, employment, and agricultural diversification. Given its wide-ranging advantages, mushroom cultivation has a crucial role to play in the socio-economic development of the North East, helping build a more resilient and prosperous future for its communities.
Recognizing the potential of the mushrooms in the North-East region, the call for proposals invites innovative Research & Development initiatives for North East Region of India that can strengthen advance cultivation practices, and create value-added products. The aim is to transform Northeastern mushrooms into a source of scientific discovery, economic empowerment, and global recognition.
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]]>The North East Region of India is a treasure house of plant, animal and microbial resources. The biodiversity of the region includes not only tropical and sub-tropical biota but those of temperate and alpine regions due to its altitudinal gradient. The Himalayan Bio-resource Mission, a flagship initiative of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India was launched in the year 2021. Department of Biotechnology have been at the forefront of funding research in Himalayan Region of India to scientifically address challenges specific to these regions.
In order to further promote the bio-resources of the Himalayas of Northeast Region of the country, the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India invites Proposals in the “Himalayan Bio-resource Mission Programme of NER”.
The Aim of the Call is to invite and support “translational and transformative proposals creating opportunities for increasing productivity in the region.
Initially for 3 years
Interested and eligible researchers should submit proposals online through DBT electronic project management system, “eProMIS‟ (http://dbtepromis.nic.in/Login...) under the “Submit Proposal under Calls” selecting the area, “NER Programme”
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]]>Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has been recently established by an Act of Parliament, ANRF Act 2023, to seed, grow and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout the country. Under the guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister, the President of the ANRF Governing Board, the foundation is set to commence several new initiatives to strengthen India's research and innovation ecosystem and accelerate scientific advancement through programs with diverse mandates as well as a series of measures to enhance ease of doing research.
Early career researchers are at the forefront of innovation and excellence, playing a vital role in the scientific and technological progress of the country. ANRF recognises that early career researchers are committed to produce research of the highest quality, bringing in new skills, breakthrough ideas and the zest to explore new frontiers, thereby expanding the boundaries of knowledge. This commitment of the early career researchers will significantly contribute in driving the ambitions of ANRF in positioning the country as a global leader in science and technology as well as creating a vibrant research ecosystem. ANRF considers its responsibility to empower and support the early career researchers in their pursuit of research excellence, providing them with an enabling environment to effectively conduct research with ease and flexibility. Pursuant to this objective, ANRF is initiating the program, Prime Minister's Early Career Research Grant to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution with a flexible budget and progressive initiatives for ease of doing research.
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]]>As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, Syngene International Limited (“Syngene”) or “we” or “our”) invites applications from Junior Faculty (Assistant Professors or equivalent) engaged in Life Sciences Research at Indian research institutes and universities for Syngene Early Career Research Awards.
In early January 2026, Syngene CSR committee plans to award 3-4 such awards. These awards are intended to help promising junior faculty establish research independence and work on high risk-high reward projects to foster innovative solutions for health care.
This initiative seeks to:
Why apply?
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]]>CBR will provide reasonable consumable costs, conference attendance fees and travel costs to and from the Co-Supervisor’s UK DRI Centre. UK DRI will meet reasonable research costs incurred during the period spent at the Co-Supervisor’s UK DRI Centre.
]]>Proposals are sought which will develop and scale minimally invasive digital and blood-based tools / biomarkers that applied to India’s diverse cohorts will accelerate our understanding of dementias from identifying people at risk through to biomarkers of disease progression.
Applications are invited from exceptional early-career researchers to focus on interdisciplinary collaboration which align with the CBR-UK DRI partnership’s key strategic areas:
Proposals should look to develop and/or apply biomarker, digital health, and/or data science approaches to advance our understanding of dementia. This may be through furthering knowledge of disease mechanisms, identification of risk factors, or other relevant approaches to improve diagnosis and the lives of those with dementia.
Fellowships are for up to four years duration, full-time, and will be hosted at the Centre for Brain Research (CBR), IISc campus, with up to three months per year at the Co-Supervisor’s UK DRI Centre.
Fellowships are salaried at:
CBR will provide reasonable consumable costs, conference attendance fees and travel costs to and from the Co-Supervisor’s UK DRI Centre. UK DRI will meet reasonable research costs incurred during the period spent at the Co-Supervisor’s UK DRI Centre.
Applications are required to provide:
For informal enquiries, please send your CV and contact Prof. KVS Hari at director[at]cbr-iisc.ac.in
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF attachment by email to cbr-ukdri-pdf[at]cbr-iisc.ac.in with ‘Application for CBR-UK DRI Postdoctoral Fellowship’ as the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion. The selection will be based on the recommendations of an Expert Committee that will be constituted by CBR and UK DRI.
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]]>The TNQ ISA aims to recognise and reward quality science, inspire scholarship, and encourage researchers to make their lives in basic life science research. Each year we reward creative, rigorous, and impactful life science research.
The inaugural winner of TNQ ISA was announced in January 2017, at The TNQ Distinguished Lectures in the Life Sciences, in Bengaluru. Dr Emilie Marcus, ex-CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Cell Press, said, “Building on the successful tradition of the lectureship in inspiring students to pursue their passion with careers in scientific research, we are creating TNQ Inspiring Science Awards in association with the lectures. The idea for this award was brought forth to us by Professor Anuranjan Anand of JNCASR, and we would like to express our thanks and appreciation to him for helping extend the impact of the lecture series in promoting young Indian scientists.”
The TNQ ISA jury comprises nearly 40 eminent scientists from across the country, organised in four geographic panels to avoid conflict of interest. Every paper is evaluated by a minimum of three jury members. The top two papers from each panel are finally re-evaluated by the panel chairs, and two internationally renowned scientists who are independent of the jury process. One winner is selected from the re-evaluation process. Information about the jury is kept confidential.
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]]>BeST Cluster is announcing the Call for Applications for the '𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: #BioWISE 2025 (𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 1- 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐆 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬)', in collaboration with Biocon Foundation - India, and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS).
This initiative is designed to empower and support #women pursuing advanced studies and #careers in STEM fields. Through this programme, selected 15 Post-Graduate students will be awarded #scholarships, along with access to dedicated #mentorship from leading experts in #lifescience.
Are you a passionate young woman aspiring to build a future in #STEM education and careers?
The BioWISE Program is here to support and inspire you!
Take your first step today—apply and be a part of Cohort 1!
Post-Graduate students focusing on fields related to life sciences like #Biotechnology, #Microbiology, #Chemistry, #Pharma, Applied #Biology, & related subjects are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered
Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gh2Z9T_E
The India Science Book fellowship will grant up to INR 10 lakhs as monetary support as well as mentorship from Prof. Archana Sharma (Senior Scientist, CERN), Jahnavi Phalkey (Director, Science Gallery Bengaluru; Author), Karthik Venkatesh (Executive Editor, Penguin Random House India) and Luis Miranda (Chairman, Centre for Civil Society) to write a popular non-fiction science book. FAST-India will also facilitate connects with publishing houses and aid in networking and promotion of the book post-publishing. Entries are welcome across genres, with a suggested theme this year to send in ideas about deep-tech.
For any queries, interested applicants can write to vanshika@fast-india.org or info@fast-india.org
For more information, visit https://www.fast-india.org/ind...
They also accepting audio-visual applications -- think podcast series, documentaries, and science illustration books! Summarise your idea for any such formats in a 250-word abstract.
One year
10,00,000 (INR 10 Lakhs)
Submit a 250-word abstract summarizing the idea of your book here: Abstract Submission: India Science Book Fellowship 2025-2026
Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.
Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.
All Research costs will be supported by the research group’s budget.
Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
Support for participation in Meetings and Courses is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI.
ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.
]]>ICGEB offers competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships in Life Sciences to highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment. The Fellowships comprise a very competitive package including stipend, health insurance and additional benefits. The most successful fellows will also be eligible, upon completion, to apply for ICGEB Early Career Research Grants to support their own research programmes as young Principal Investigators (PIs) upon return to an ICGEB Member State.
Preference is given to candidates below the age of 35.
2 years with the possibility of a 1-year extension.
Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,300, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,749, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 25,000.
Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.
Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.
All Research costs will be supported by the research group’s budget.
Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
Support for participation in Meetings and Courses is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI.
ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.
Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless they have been working abroad for, at least, the last 3 years and at the time of application.
Degree requirements: applicants should hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years research experience.
Applicants should contact the ICGEB Group Leader/Principal Investigator (PI) of their choice with a motivation letter, to determine availability of laboratory space and to define the research project proposal that will form an integral part of the application.
Please note that the written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader you have contacted and who is willing to support your project is mandatory to apply.
Please note that you will be requested to upload the following documents (pdf files):
(i) Your full CV
(ii) Academic records (PhD degree certificate, issued by the degree-granting University and bearing the official seal/s and signatures, to be submitted in the original language accompanied by an official English translation of each document).
(iii) Written Statement from the ICGEB Group Leader
(iv) A valid identification document (passport or identity card). Recommended passport validity should be 12 months at least.
(v) English Certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge or similar). This document is not requested when scholastic education has been undertaken in English.
All submitted applications will be transmitted to the respective ICGEB Liaison Officer in the country of which you are a national for endorsement. Endorsement is a fundamental requirement for the Fellowship to be awarded. The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee will evaluate complete and endorsed applications received by the closing date.
The main criteria for selection include scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and potential benefit for the home country. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the outcome by e-mail only. please note that the selection might take several weeks according to the amount of applications received.
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]]>The receiving laboratory is expected ensure that adequate provisions are in place for the specific research project and to make the bench fee allocation available to the ICGEB SMART Fellow immediately, free from any administrative overhead costs. ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.
]]>The ICGEB SMART Fellowship programme promotes the mobility of researchers between ICGEB Member States as a way of enhancing skill development, acquisition of specific hands-on training in new technologies and increasing cooperation in science and technology and should provide clear evidence of strong collaboration between the two laboratories.
The bench fee allowance paid in the framework of the ICGEB SMART fellowship is a contribution to the implementation of the research project proposal presented by the candidate. The receiving laboratory is expected to use the entire bench fee allocation to the benefit of the approved research-training programme.
Any unspent balance left will have to be returned to ICGEB. Funds can only be used to cover the purchase of laboratory consumables that that are directly related to the SMART Fellow’s research activities including: general labware, cryoware, glassware and plasticware, chemicals and reagents, cell culture consumables, pipettes and pipette tips, microplates PCR and qPCR consumables. The following items are not considered eligible costs: costs of maintenance, repair, running or insurance of existing assets belonging to the Host Institute; purchase of equipment, office furniture or fittings; computer hardware or software; office stationary; travel costs; literature; administrative costs, and overhead expenses of the Institute; bank charges.
Applications are welcome in any area of the Life Sciences.
Awards are for a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 9 months.
The fellowship covers international economy return travel, health insurance plus subsistence of the fellow only. The stipend ranges from US$ 800 to US$ 1,500 per month according to local conditions in the receiving country and seniority of the applicant. Additionally, a US$ 500 monthly bench fee can be paid directly to the receiving laboratory based on the recommendation of the ICGEB Fellowships Committee. The fellowship stipend will be paid by bank transfer directly to the fellow’s bank account. Upon joining the receiving laboratory, ICGEB will transfer the bench fee allocation to the receiving laboratory, which will be responsible for the management of the funds and the certification of expenditures to ICGEB.
The receiving laboratory is expected ensure that adequate provisions are in place for the specific research project and to make the bench fee allocation available to the ICGEB SMART Fellow immediately, free from any administrative overhead costs. ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.
The call is open to nationals of ICGEB Member States and provides fellowships to scientists in the early stage of their career wishing to spend between 3 and 9 months at a research institution in an ICGEB Member State other than their own. SMART Fellowships are intended to promote collaboration among researchers in ICGEB Member countries. Mobility support to laboratories located in Italy, India and South Africa can be considered under exceptional circumstances and only if the research activity proposed is not covered by one of the ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, New Delhi or Cape Town. If the latter case applies, please refer to the ICGEB Arturo Falaschi Short-term fellowships programme.
There is no age limit. However, preference is given to young scientists at the beginning of their research career. Applicants should be either registered for a PhD or have obtained their PhD degree within the last 5 years and be actively working in a research Institution.
Young scientists holding an MSc or equivalent can apply. SMART Fellowships support mobility between laboratories located in Member States. Awards are not intended to prolong visits begun under other auspices; to support participation in courses, workshops or symposia or as bridging fellowships between, or prior to, long term stays funded by ICGEB or other organizations.
The programme promotes the mobility of researchers between ICGEB Member States as a way of enhancing skill development, acquisition of specific hands-on training in technologies available in the receiving laboratory and increasing bilateral cooperation in science and technology, and should provide clear evidence of strong collaboration between the two laboratories.
Applicants should focus on the potential impact of the collaboration on their career development, the benefits it will bring to their home laboratory, and the suitability of the receiving laboratory. As a major aspect of this programme is the promotion of scientific collaboration, applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure that the Supervisors in the two laboratories liaise closely in the preparation of the research project.
Please note that you will be requested to upload the following documents (pdf files):
(i) Your full CV;
(ii) The full CV of the Head of the Receiving Laboratory (complete with list of publications);
(iii) A valid identification document (passport or identity card). Recommended passport validity should be 12 months at least.
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]]>Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.
Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.
Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
]]>ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Pre-doctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of facilitating access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building.
Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the English language, supported by a proficiency certificate (TOEFL, Cambridge Certificate, or equivalent). This document is not required when scholastic education has been undertaken in English.
1-12 months
Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 1,500, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,122, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 15,000.
Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship.
Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship.
Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed.
Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless working abroad at the time of application.
Degree requirements: applicants should hold a MSc degree.
Applicants should contact the ICGEB Group Leader/Principal Investigator (PI) of their choice with a motivation letter, to determine availability of laboratory space and to define the research project proposal that will form an integral part of the application.
Please note that the written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader you have contacted and who is willing to support your project is mandatory to apply.
Please note that you will be requested to upload the following documents (pdf files):
The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee will evaluate complete applications received by the closing date. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the outcome by e-mail only. Please note that the selection might take several weeks according to the amount of applications received.
The main criteria for selection includes the scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and the potential benefit for the home country.
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]]>ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.
]]>ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Postdoctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of facilitating access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building.
Preference is given to candidates below the age of 35.
1-6 months
ICGEB makes no financial provision, nor can it provide administrative support for family members of participants in the programme.
Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless they have been working abroad for, at least, the last 3 years and at the time of application.
Degree requirements: applicants should hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years research experience.
Applicants should contact the ICGEB Group Leader/Principal Investigator (PI) of their choice with a motivation letter, to determine availability of laboratory space and to define the research project proposal that will form an integral part of the application.
Please note that the written statement from the ICGEB Group Leader you have contacted and who is willing to support your project is mandatory to apply.
Please note that you will be requested to upload the following documents (PDF files):
The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Committee will evaluate complete applications received by the closing date. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified of the outcome by e-mail only. Please note that the selection might take several weeks according to the amount of applications received.
The main criteria for selection include the scientific excellence of the project, the qualities of the candidate’s CV and the potential benefit for the home country.
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]]>Students from the Life Sciences who have an interest in AI and Data Science approaches are encouraged to participate in the CODS 2025 at IISER Pune from December 17-20. Thanks to generous support from the sponsors, the organizers will provide travel assistance to a limited number of full-time students from degree granting institutions to attend the conference in person. While students with accepted papers are given preference, there are a limited number of grants for other students who are interested in attending. The goal is to promote participation of students from a diverse set of institutions and backgrounds who can benefit from attending a leading conference on data science and engaging with experts and their peers. Students who are provided the travel grant MUST attend all four days of the conference in-person.
The travel grant includes monetary support up to INR 5,000 to cover the travel, conference registration at nominal rate, and shared accommodation at no cost. The accepted applicants will have to first register for the conference to avail the grant.
Please submit your travel grant application that includes the applicant’s information and a statement of purpose. The form is available as part of the main conference submission site: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CODS2025/. Please register to create an account if you do not have one already, and create a new submission under the ‘Student Travel Grants’ track.
Please fill out the application form before 11:59PM IST, 20th October, 2025.
The decision will be made and communicated by 11:59PM IST, 31st October, 2025
Candidates must register for the conference by 7th November, 2025 to avail themselves of the scholarship.
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