Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG) 2026 – Anusandhan National Research Foundation

Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG) 2026 – Anusandhan National Research Foundation

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced a Call for Proposals for the Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG). The programme provides research funding to researchers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) communities to undertake research in frontier areas of science and engineering.

Grant Overview

About the Inclusivity Research Grant

The Inclusivity Research Grant (IRG) is designed to provide funding support to researchers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) communities for undertaking research in frontier areas of science and engineering.

The scheme provides research funding along with provisions intended to support manpower, travel, contingency, publication, patenting, and related research activities.

Nature of Financial Support

Selected researchers can receive:

• Up to INR 60 lakh plus overheads for 3 years

• Flexible norms for manpower recruitment

• Enhanced provisions for travel

• Support for contingency expenses

• Provision for overhead charges

• Support for expenses related to international travel

• Support for open-access publications

• Support for patent filing charges

Research Areas

The call supports research in frontier areas of science and engineering.

Specific disciplines, thematic areas, or detailed proposal requirements are not listed in the provided announcement.

Eligibility

The announcement states that the grant is intended for researchers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) communities.

Detailed eligibility requirements regarding institutional affiliation, academic qualifications, age, or other conditions are not specified in the provided poster.

Grant Duration

3 Years

Funding support of up to INR 60 lakh plus overheads is available for the grant period.

Important Dates

Application Opens: 01 October 2026
Last Date to Apply: 03 November 2026

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the ANRF application portal.

Applicants should review the complete scheme guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting their proposal.

Job/Opportunity Domain: Interdisciplinary – Science and Engineering / Research Funding / Research Grants

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