Funding opportunities in India: Important considerations

Navigating Research Funding: Opportunities, Agencies & Strategy

Securing research funding is a critical step in transforming innovative ideas into impactful research outcomes. This session is designed to provide faculty members, researchers, and aspiring principal investigators with a practical roadmap to the research funding ecosystem in India and international contexts.

The session will cover key funding opportunities offered by major government agencies, industry, and international organizations, along with strategies for identifying the right funding scheme aligned with research goals. Participants will gain insights into proposal planning, understanding sponsor expectations, budgeting, interdisciplinary collaborations, and common reasons for proposal rejection.

Special emphasis will be placed on developing a strategic approach to research funding—from conceptualizing a fundable idea to building competitive grant proposals that create academic, societal, and innovation impact.

Key Takeaways:

Overview of major research funding agencies and schemes (DST, DBT, SERB/ANRF, AICTE, UGC, ISRO, DRDO, MSME, CSR, international agencies, etc.)
How to identify suitable funding opportunities for different research domains
Components of a strong research proposal
Budget planning and compliance essentials
Strategies to improve proposal success rates
Building collaborations with academia, industry, and international partners
Common mistakes to avoid in grant applications
Translating research ideas into funded projects and innovation outcomes

This interactive session aims to empower participants with actionable knowledge to confidently pursue research grants and strengthen their research ecosystem.

Resource Person:
Dr. Virendra K. Bhojwani
Director, Research & Development, MIT-ADT University, Pune

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