Scholarship

Funding to support research, innovation, environmental initiatives, or social impact programs

Some notable grant and funding opportunities currently open for applications across climate, science, media, urban research, and sustainability.

💡 1. greenCHEM Innovate Call

greenCHEM | Deadline: 15 March 2026

https://lnkd.in/dVPPYHZA

🤖 2. Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science

Google.org | Deadline: 17 April 2026

https://lnkd.in/dEmNPc3x

🏙 3. Urban Urgencies

Urban Studies Foundation | Deadline: 23 March 2026

https://lnkd.in/dRZPpi9P

🔧 4. Reece Foundation Small Grants Program

The Reece Foundation | Deadline: 14 March 2026

https://lnkd.in/dPfA_7zG

🧬 5. Mito Foundation Incubator Grants

Mito Foundation | Deadline: 13 March 2026

https://lnkd.in/ds9bqaAC

🌏 6. Canada–Asia Joint Research Grants 2026–2027

Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada | Deadline: 15 March 2026

https://lnkd.in/dr5daYWP

📰 7. Biodiversity Media Grants 2026

Earth Journalism Network | Deadline: 28 March 2026

https://lnkd.in/d5cGZbCt

🌱 8. NEF Research Grant Programme

Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) | Deadline: 15 April 2026

https://lnkd.in/dvFpzjfJ

🏆 9. Young Champions of the Earth

UN Environment Programme(UNEP) | Deadline: 21 March 2026

https://lnkd.in/d8Ggb7Dm

Fellowship

1. National Child Rights Research Fellowship by CRY - Child Rights and You https://www.cry.org/ncrrf/ 

2. NCPEDP Javed Abidi fellowship https://lnkd.in/gzWBmeYz 

3. The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships https://lnkd.in/gAGD2Ex8 

4. Eklavya Fellowship for Srote (Magazine Publication) https://shorturl.at/bN3B9 

5. Tribal Leadership Programme (TLP)- Tata Steel Foundation https://lnkd.in/gcrbNpF6 

6. KSWS Rural India Fellowship https://lnkd.in/d__9bGrD 

7. Jijivisha Fellowship- Slam Out Loud https://tr.ee/W5n2lvR6q0 

8. Savitribai Phule Leadership program- Karta Initiative India Foundation https://lnkd.in/gvZjPCyX 

9. AI-DAN Network Accelerator- CivicDataLab https://lnkd.in/gKeXVSBB 

10. Atlas Corps Leadership Institute (ACLI) https://lnkd.in/dRdAMjRT 

11. Lok Nayak Rural Fellowship- Samaira Policy Research Institute https://lnkd.in/gGeGmFa8   

12. Akikaran Fellowship by Northeast Centre for Equity Action on Integrated Development (NEAID) https://lnkd.in/gsaFhpbg 

13. International Innovation Corps (IIC) India Fellowship https://lnkd.in/gqMbunpP   

14. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships for Indian citizens by Fulbright Commission in India https://lnkd.in/dB5_BRRp 

15. Teacher-in-Residence Fellowship by Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar www.ccl.iitgn.ac.in 

16. Bharat YUVA Capacity Building Program, a youth leadership & governance fellowship by ACIC SGT University https://lnkd.in/gn3arUX4 

17. TEXMiN (TTRP) Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026 at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad https://lnkd.in/gYBzkfBA 

18. The Antara Foundation Fellowship https://lnkd.in/gBq6p6sP 

19. TribesforGOOD Fellowship https://lnkd.in/gkE5XqpN 

20. Media Fellow at Centre for Wildlife Studies https://lnkd.in/g2hFrpTt 

21. Research Fellow(s) at National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) https://lnkd.in/gvQ_DSwX 

22. ConveGenius.AI is hiring Fellows https://lnkd.in/gVxjiTv9  

23. Udyogini is hiring YPs https://lnkd.in/gfvfPsZU 

24. SEBI is hiring 91 YPs https://lnkd.in/gaAEKTbi 

25. Reimagine Livelihoods for India (RLI) Seeds Program by Access Livelihoods https://lnkd.in/gb2YB_NZ 

26. Gandhi Fellowship by Piramal Foundation https://lnkd.in/gdU2DtaU 

27. Teach For India Fellowship https://lnkd.in/gR2PfxVr 

28. Bhumi Fellowship by Bhumi https://lnkd.in/de2xys_x 

29. Young India Fellowship at Ashoka University https://bit.ly/YIF_LI 

30. NIRMAN For Youth Workshop https://lnkd.in/dDsby4Jq 

1. Chief Minister’s Good Governance Fellowship (CMGGF) of the Government of Chhattisgarh for Experiential learning with classes at the Indian Institute of Management Raipur campus and hands-on training. https://lnkd.in/gKxFqNWs 

2. Young Professionals Programme for Legal Empowerment by Centre For Social Justice, India https://lnkd.in/gg3JUYUU 

3. TribesforGOOD Fellowship to become teachers and trainers! https://lnkd.in/g4iCs525 

4. District Collector Fellowship in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh to work closely with the DC and line departments on public service delivery. https://lnkd.in/gZ8dSEsg 

5. 07 YPs at Ministry of Education https://lnkd.in/d-mK4zY9 https://lnkd.in/g-sN7tN8 

6. 150 Fellows– Field Implementation (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra) by an EdTech organization working with Government Schools. By Bharat HR Services https://lnkd.in/gnqkxwW5 

7. SWIFTBharat Fellowship by ConveGenius.AI to work closely with teachers, school leaders, and communities. https://lnkd.in/gd8S7tQz 

8. Community Organising Fellowship by The Community Library Project https://lnkd.in/gwYJRNiu 

9. Civic Fellows Program for The Bridge Fellowship by Anubhuti Organisation https://lnkd.in/gWnbWGRN 

10. The Eka Fellowship will hire 200 Fellows across Pune and Bangalore. Suraj Moraje https://lnkd.in/dtskB7yA 

National Child Rights Research Fellowship Programme (NCRRF)

Child Rights and You (CRY) is celebrating the 14th year of NCRRF and welcomes applications from interested persons to research on various dimensions of child rights.  As an organisation, CRY is committed to changing the way children experience childhood by being strategic in our choice of issues, approaches and utilization of resources to maximize our impact on children.

Through this research fellowship, we seek a combination of formal and informal approaches to explore and discover simple and complex truths about the interplay of culture, ethics and policies determining childhoods. CRY believes in encouraging a community of child rights researchers who will promote & advocate for child rights.

Last Date for receiving applications is 31st March, 2026. Please Email your application to: rese...@crymail.org

For more information please follow the link https://www.cry.org/ncrrf/ ,  or visit website www.cry.org

Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship

https://www.asist.org/programs-services/awards-honors/ddps/ 

𝗚𝗜𝗗𝗠 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲

🗓️ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

📌 Applications open: 𝟱 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

📌 Applications close: 𝟮𝟰 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 

More information https://gidm.gujarat.gov.in/en/postdoctoralfellowship

Policy Document

To apply for Fellowship: Click here

Funding support of 25 Lakhs-IKS Competitive Research Proposals Program

Last date to apply: 30/01/2026

Apply here: https://iksindia.org/research-proposal-form.php 

Guidelines https://iksindia.org/images/2025/RFP07_Final.pdf

Area subjects:

1. Vedic Philosophical and Cognitive Sciences 

2. Historical and Civilizational Sciences 

3. Contemporary Social / Cultural Sciences 

4. Mathematical, Physical and Astronomical Sciences 

5. Speech and Linguistics 

6. Political, Economic and Strategic sciences 

7. Medical and Health sciences 

8. Culinary, Nutritional and Pharmacological Sciences 

9. Agricultural Science, Veterinary & Animal Husbandry 

10. Performing Arts 

11. Mechanical & Digital Design & Engineering 

12. Civil and Architectural Sciences 

13. Fine Arts and Sculpture 

14. Chemical, Metallurgical & Material Sciences 

15. Fashion and Interior Design 

16. Edutainment Sciences 

Google opens student researcher internship 2026 applications, apply by Feb 26

https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/scholarships/story/google-student-researcher-internship-programme-2026-applications-details-and-how-to-apply-2837151-2025-12-17

WHO CAN APPLY

• Students currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree.

• Fields of study include Computer Science, Linguistics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Economics, or Natural Sciences, or those with equivalent practical experience.

• Applicants must have experience in at least one area of computer science, such as:

  • Natural Language Understanding

  • Human Computer Interactions

  • Generative Media

  • Computer Vision

  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning

  • Algorithmic Foundations of Optimisation

  • Quantum Information Science

  • Data Science or Software Engineering

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Google has stated that certain profiles will be preferred during selection. These include:

• Students enroled full-time in a degree programme in the EMEA region, who plan to return to their studies after completing the internship.

• Prior research experience through internships, full-time roles, or laboratory work.

• Experience contributing to research communities, including publishing papers in leading conferences or journals.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C or C++, Java, MATLAB, Go, Python, or similar languages.

HOW TO APPLY

• Visit the Google Careers website and click on the 'Apply' section.

• In the Resume section, upload an updated CV or resume.

• In the Education section, upload a current or recent official or unofficial transcript in English.

• Under Degree Status, select 'Now attending' to submit your transcript.

Direct link to apply for Google Student Researcher Internship and Apprentice Programme 2026

The Google Student Researcher Internship Programme offers a valuable platform for students to deepen their research skills while working on impactful projects.

Applications must be submitted by February 26, 2026, making early preparation essential for interested candidates.

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships 2025-26

https://ffe.org/amazon-future-engineer/#about 

ICSSR - project proposals under the 2nd Call for Multi-Disciplinary Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of India (2025-26)

Revised Online Submission Deadline: November 21, 2025

https://icssr.org/announcements/2nd-call-multi-disciplinary-studies-particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-pvtgs-india 

Call for ICSSR Project Proposals (2025–26)

Last Date to Apply: 15 December 2025

https://icssr.org/announcements/call-project-proposals-under-scheme-major-and-minor-research-projects-2025-26?fbclid=IwY2xjawOBXlpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVRGY0QTc5dnVlZnFxU0g4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrsCsZcqsY4gEjP3KTcwsZbLC_CbUZPyIkk-dY4sC0ZImSzVOQhc43czcqXD_aem_7RSdWRlPCje2K2yZx_TF_Q&brid=8Vl4byuPpiM2uBoWN8jYxg 

ICSSR-Senior Fellowship Scheme 2025-2026

https://icssr.org/announcements/call-for-senior-fellowship-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawNQRT1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUY1EzcFgxU1RwSG1ubWJ4AR5W9Zaf8vmENbQFaHZdlWzTf8vvAUq6E-lV_S6Clut0Gcc1xRUd7DgKujvBdg_aem_qtmp74orw0KKDx4dGpt1_Q 

Funding - Promoting Open Access

https://arcadiafund.org.uk/funding-areas/open-access

https://arcadiafund.org.uk/ 

ICSSR Invites Project Proposals under the Scheme of Major & Minor Research Projects (2024-25)

https://icssr.org/call-project-proposals-under-scheme-major-minor-research-projects-2024-25 

PhD - Scholorship Awareness Program

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) has launched the ‘Hyundai Hope Scholarship Programme,’ to help underprivileged aspirants preparing for Civil Services Exam, Common Law Admission Test and projects of IIT students across India. 

For eligibility, selection and more information, visit https://hyundai.scholarsbox.in/#scholarship 

Hyundai Scholarship - Civil Services Exam

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) has launched the ‘Hyundai Hope Scholarship Programme,’ to help underprivileged aspirants preparing for Civil Services Exam, Common Law Admission Test and projects of IIT students across India. 

For eligibility, selection and more information, visit https://hyundai.scholarsbox.in/#scholarship 

Amazon Scholarship

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Programme to support young women in India to pursue careers in technology. 

Details at https://www.amazonfutureengineer.in/scholarship 

ICSSR grants - to promote research in social sciences in India

Applications from Indian scholars under its Senior Fellowship Scheme for the year 2024-2025. 

LINK TO APPLY: HTTPS://APP.ICSSR.ORG

IMPORTANT DATES

Start of online submission of applications 29-07-2024

Close of online submission of applications 28-08-2024

Last date of receipt of hard copy of application form 06-09-2024

• Research Survey & Publication https://icssr.org/research-survey-publication  

• Training and Capacity Building https://icssr.org/training-and-capacity-building 

• Research Projects     https://icssr.org/research-projects 

• Fellowships https://icssr.org/fellowships 

• International Collaboration 

Organization of International and National Seminars / Conferences in India https://icssr.org/international-collaboration 

SC અને OBC નાં વિદ્યાર્થીઓ માટે UPSC અને GPSC  (પ્રિલિમનરી અને મુખ્ય) 2023-24 માટે નિ:શુલ્ક તાલીમ વર્ગ

ગુજરાત કેન્દ્રીય વિશ્વવિદ્યાલય, ગાંધીનગર.

ડૉ.આંબેડકર સેન્ટ્રલ ઓફ એક્સેલન્સ( DACE)" અંતર્ગત SC અને OBC નાં વિદ્યાર્થીઓ માટે સિવિલ સેવા પરીક્ષા UPSC અને GPSC  (પ્રિલિમનરી અને મુખ્ય) 2023-24 માટે નિ:શુલ્ક તાલીમ વર્ગમાં પ્રવેશ

National and International Funding Agencies for Research Projects, Schemes, Fellowship

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/10cgw0OmEBscfA322JbSjFwVwqHlhHCVW 

PM YASASVI Scholarship 2023

Notification https://yet.nta.ac.in/uploads/public-notice-inviting-online-application.pdf 

Apply Online https://yet.nta.ac.in/ 

જ્ઞાન સાધના સ્કોલરશીપ પરીક્ષા - ૨૦૨૩-૨૪ ધોરણ - 8 પુરુ કરેલ વિદ્યાર્થીને મેરીટમાં આવ્યા બાદ ધોરણ 9 થી 12 સુધીમાં કુલ 90,000 સ્કોલરશીપ

Notification 

How to Apply

આ યોજનામા ફોર્મ ભરવાની અને અન્ય માહિતી https://sebexam.org/ 

https://sebexam.org/Application/FormInfo 

MADE EASY National Scholarship Test 2024 for ESE & GATE 

Register https://nst.madeeasy.in/index.php?p=application_process

AICTE-Scholarship Schemes for the Students

https://aicte-india.org/schemes/students-development-schemes

https://scholarships.gov.in/ 

વિક્રમ સારાભાઈ પ્રોત્સાહન યોજના “વિકાસ” શિષ્યવૃત્તિ

• ધોરણ 8* ના વિદ્યાર્થીઓ માટે: ચાર વર્ષના સમયગાળામાં *1,00,000/-*

• ધોરણ 10* ના વિદ્યાર્થીઓ માટે:

• ધોરણ 11 દરમિયાન *30,000/-* અને ધોરણ 12 દરમિયાન *30,000/-.* 

• ઓનલાઈન ફોર્મ ભરવાની છેલ્લી તારીખ:: 20-1-2023

https://www.prl.res.in/Vikas/index.php?r=site/page&view=salientfeatures

રિલાયન્સ આગામી 10 વર્ષમાં આપશે 50,000 શિષ્યવૃત્તિ

અરજીઓ 14 ફેબ્રુઆરી 2023 સુધી સ્વીકારવામાં આવશે 

https://www.gstv.in/reliance-will-provide-50000-scholarships-over-the-next-10-years-gujarati-news/?fbclid=IwAR3_WZc3D0fw_IYxmxESeoYQLhR_yMoz_s_vDg59sS-hfaCdoW2UUnWf-UE

Application https://www.scholarships.reliancefoundation.org/ 

UGC To Launch New Research Grants & Fellowship Schemes: Teachers’ Day 2022

The University Grants Commission is set to launch three new research grants and two fellowship schemes today on the occasion of Teachers Day 2022. The event will begin at 3 pm today and it will be telecasted live on the official Twitter and YouTube channels of UGC. According to the official information, there are 100 available slots for this fellowship, and selected candidates will get Rs 50,000 per month and Rs 50,000 per year as a contingency. 

UGC fellowship schemes: Know Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates under the age of 67 are eligible for the aforementioned scheme. Also, candidates must have successfully supervised the Ph.D. dissertations of ten full-time candidates, three of whom graduated during the previous ten years. The candidate must have prior experience handling the post of principal investigator on at least three sponsored research projects financed by national or international agencies. In addition, candidates should not carry any administrative responsibilities throughout the fellowship, which begins on the day of superannuation.

Here’s the list of UGC fellowship and research grant programmes

• Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for a Single Girl Child 

• Dr. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship 

• Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members 

• Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members 

• Dr. DS Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members

About UGC fellowship schemes

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowship for a Single Girl Child

• The aim of this fellowship is to provide the right education to single girl children and encourage them to pursue research work leading to the award of a Ph.D. degree. There is no fixed age limit on this fellowship. This fellowship has a total tenure of five years.

Dr. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship

• This fellowship will provide opportunities to as many as 900 candidates to carry out advanced studies and research in sciences, engineering and technology, humanities, and social sciences, including languages, in Indian universities and institutions. Notably, 30% of seats are reserved for female candidates. Selected candidates will be given Rs 50,000 per month as part of the fellowship and Rs 50,000 per annum as a contingency.

Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members

• This fellowship will provide research opportunities to retired teachers. A total of 100 slots are available within this fellowship, and the selected candidates will be given Rs 50,000 per month as part of the fellowship, with Rs 50,000 per annum as a contingency.

Research Grant for In-Service Faculty Members

• This fellowship will provide research opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members. A total of 200 candidates will receive Rs 10 lakh for a two-year period.

Dr DS Kothari Research Grant for Newly Recruited Faculty Members 

• This fellowship seeks to offer research opportunities to regularly appointed faculty members. As per the official information, the quantum of support under the scheme is Rs 10 lakh, which will be provided to 132 selected candidates for a tenure of two years.

Source:-

https://www.republicworld.com/education/news/teachers-day-2022-ugc-to-launch-new-research-grants-and-fellowship-schemes-details-here-articleshow.html

https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/news/teachers-day-2022-ugc-to-launch-new-fellowships-research-grants-101662355530901.html

ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships for the year 2022-23 (any social science discipline)

Detailed instructions on How to Apply in the Guidelines https://icssr.org/doctoral-fellowship 

Inspire Faculty Fellowship 2021 DST – Rs 1.25 Lakh pm + Rs 7 Lakh Research Grant

https://www.biotecnika.org/2021/08/inspire-faculty-fellowship-2021-dst-rs-125-lakh-pm-research-grant/

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, launched the

“Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research(INSPIRE)” [www.online-inspire.gov.in] Programme in 2008.

Inspire Faculty Fellowship 2021 DST – Rs 1.25 Lakh pm + Rs 7 Lakh Research Grant

https://www.biotecnika.org/2021/08/inspire-faculty-fellowship-2021-dst-rs-125-lakh-pm-research-grant/

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, launched the

“Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research(INSPIRE)” [www.online-inspire.gov.in] Programme in 2008.

ONGC Scholarship-Fellowship 

https://ongcscholar.org/#/home

SHODH-ScHeme Of Developing High quality research - Stipend સ્ટાઈપેન્ડ 

https://mysy.guj.nic.in/shodh/

Call of Applications for the ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships for the year 2021-22

Last date for online submission of application is 14 August 2021, 5:00 PM

How to apply - https://icssr.org/how-apply 

Click here to apply -  https://icssr.org/administrator/

To view the Doctoral Fellowship Guidelines - https://icssr.org/doctoral-fellowship

Online All India Scholarship Test-ICE GATE INSTITUTE 

Date 18/10/2020 (Sunday) Time 11:00 am Register https://forms.gle/NVcQwYza6QdrfJ9t5 

GATE Scholarship 2020: AICTE announces stipend for PG courses

https://portal.aicte-india.org/partnerportal_nv_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEBHWND=&SWEView=AICTE3+Student+ID+Verification+View&SRN=&SWEHo=portal.aicte-india.org&SWETS=1600586982

https://news.careers360.com/gate-scholarship-2020-aicte-announces-stipend-for-pg-courses-check-details

AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarship Schemes 

https://www.aicte-pragati-saksham-gov.in/

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Login, Status & Registration Form  

https://scholarships.gov.in/ https://gujaratieducation.in/national-scholarship-portal-nsp/ 

OBC student will get Rs.20,000/–

for preparation of competitive exams of GPSC Class-1, Class-2 and Class-3 

UGC: Special Support for Research and Innovation