Research Development Office, NCBS

Our April Newsletter is out! Check out our latest edition of Funding Horizons with funding opportunities, scheme details and deadlines. Don't miss out! See the full newsletter here: bliscrdo.com/newsletter @NCBS_Bangalore

Advance your research journey with @DBTIndia Applications are now open for the DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) 2025–26, offering opportunities to pursue advanced research in biotechnology and life sciences at premier institutions across India. Apply by 30 May 2026 🔗 fellowships.gov.in #ResearchAssociateship #Biotechnology #Research #LifeSciences @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @HydNiab @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @THSTIFaridabad @ICGEBNewDelhi @unescorcb @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @ICMRDELHI

Call for Proposals: Establishment of BIO-Artificial Intelligence (BIO-AI) Hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC invite proposals for the establishment of BIO-AI Hubs to drive next-generation innovation at the intersection of biology and artificial intelligence. This call seeks problem statements and research-driven solutions in the following areas: Biomolecular Design Synthetic Biology Sustainable & Agricultural Innovations Genomic Diagnostics Ayurveda Proposals are expected from multidisciplinary teams integrating expertise in synthetic biology, AI/ML, and computational sciences, with a strong focus on translational outcomes and real-world impact. We encourage Indian startups, academic institutions, and industry partners, individually or in collaboration, to come forward with innovative proposals aimed at establishing cutting-edge BIO-AI hubs in these domains. How to Apply Industry / Industry–Academia Collaborations: Apply through the BIRAC website: birac.nic.in Detailed RFP and implementation guidelines: birac.nic.in/desc_new.php?i… Academic Partners: Submit proposals via the DBT e-ProMIS portal: dbtepromis.nic.in For any application-related queries, kindly contact: DBT: Dr. Kalaivani Ganesan : k.ganesan@nic.in BIRAC: Mr. Amit Katiyar & Dr. Alka Kaushal: akatiyar@birac.nic.in | inv-04@birac.nic.in Last Date The deadline for submission of applications is June 30, 2026. @DrJitendraSingh Dr. @rajesh_gokhale | Dr. @drjitendrak170 | CA Nidhi Shrivastva | Dr. @kalaivani_dbt | Dr. sarma pakala | Dr. Amita Joshi, PhD | @amitkatiyar19 | Alka Kaushal, PhD | Kamakshi Chaithri P | @IndiaDST | @DBTIndia | @GoI_MeitY | @PSA | @ANRFIndia | @AIMtoInnovate | @NITIAayog | @BIRAC_2012

𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 | 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗔𝗥𝗚) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗥𝗚- 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝟬𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

𝗔𝗡𝗥𝗙 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 The ANRF- Catalytic Partnership Program aims to support collaborative, high-impact research partnerships and strengthen India’s research and innovation ecosystem. 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 01 May 2026

Application timelines for Collaborative grants are now live! Mark the dates and start preparing your proposals. Learn more: indiaalliance.org/phase-iii/comp… @DBTIndia @wellcometrust @rajesh_gokhale @jarottingen

Empowering innovation in agriculture through biotechnology The Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia) invites proposals on Biotechnological Interventions for Improvement of High-Value Cash Crops. From lab to land—be part of solutions that enhance productivity, sustainability, and farmer impact. Open to researchers and eligible institutions Attractive funding opportunities Deadline: 5th May 2026 Apply now: dbtepromis.nic.in/login.aspx #CallForProposals #AgriInnovation #BiotechIndia #SustainableAgriculture @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @HydNiab @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @THSTIFaridabad @ICGEBNewDelhi @unescorcb @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @ICMRDELHI

Driving innovation for a healthier tomorrow! The Department of Biotechnology (@DBTIndia) invites proposals for the Development of Next-Generation Vaccines, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics empowering researchers to shape the future of healthcare and strengthen India’s scientific ecosystem. ⌛ Submit your proposals by 15 May 2026 (5 PM) Let’s innovate, collaborate, and build resilient healthcare systems together. #CallForProposals #BiotechInnovation #NextGenHealthcare @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt @NABI_India @bric_ils @NIPGRsocial @NImmunology @HydNiab @BRIC_CDFD @DBT_NCCS_Pune @ICGEB @DBT_inStem @DBT_NBRC @RGCB_Trivandrum @THSTIFaridabad @ICGEBNewDelhi @unescorcb @BIRAC_2012 @IndiaDST @moesgoi @CSIR_IND @CSIR_NIScPR @ICMRDELHI

Prof Spyros Artavanis-Tsakonas of @harvardmed visited NCBS last week & delivered a fascinating talk, “Aristotle to α-Fold, A journey through two millennia in Biology” which traced the evolution of biological thought . He also had an engaging interaction session with our students

#WorkshopAlert Managing Large Collaborative Research Projects- an online training program 📅 17 May 2025, 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM 📍 Online 🥼 Target Audience: Scientists, Program Managers, Research Administrators Application link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Apply by: 14 May 2025

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: IGNITE ACORN-AMR FAST GRANTS 2023 (Round 2) Planting the seeds of breakthrough solutions for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION: 31 December 2023 @swami2m @hurryram @jogin_desai @doctorsoumya @anand_bugworks

SERB International Research Exposure (SIRE): Applications invited till 7th November 2023 from regular academic faculty, < 40 years to impart high-end research training in leading institutions for a period of 02-06 months. For more details, please visit serbonline.in/SERB/Sire

We are delighted to announce our collaboration with @scientifyRES to co-create a #database of #international #Funding opportunities for Indian researchers: scientifyresearch.org/all-research-f… @NCBS_Bangalore @DBT_inStem @BLiSC_India @scientifyJudy @Katecgardner #Research #grants

We are pleased to launch our new website: bliscrdo.com with enhanced new features. Please do check out the new funding database & other resources. We thank IRMI RM fellowship @India_Alliance for their support. #Funding #grants @NCBS_Bangalore @DBT_inStem @BLiSC_India

Thank you Dr. @guptaakhilesh63 for the informative and illuminating session on the NRF. The intense discussion that followed was very insightful. @serbonline @IndiaDST @NCBS_Bangalore @BLiSC_India

We are delighted to host @guptaakhilesh63 Dr . Akhilesh Gupta, Secretary, SERB & Senior Adviser & Head, Policy Coordination & Program Management Division, DST for a webinar on "Anusandhan National Research Foundation" on 25th Aug, 11:30am. @NCBS_Bangalore @BLiSC_India

On the request from some students, @serbonline has extended last date for submission of NPDF applications by a week, till Friday the 18th August. Kindly note, there will b no further extension. @DrJitendraSingh @rajesh_gokhale @IndiaDST

#WIDUSHI provides an excellent opportunity to Indian women scientists who r retiring or retired from jobs (Category A) or those not in regular employment (Category B) with age eligibility of 57-62 yrs n 45-62 yrs respectively. Call is open throughout the year. No last date.

📢 @IndiaDST invites #Proposals for 1st call under VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (#VAIBHAV) #Fellowship from #scientists of Indian #Diaspora. Last date: 31st July 2023 @DrJitendraSingh @srivaric @PrinSciAdvGoI @skvdst Details ▶️dst.gov.in/callforproposa…