Indian Research Grant Deadline Tracker
Major social-science and interdisciplinary funding calls for Indian researchers, updated monthly. Always verify on the official portal before preparing an application.
Last reviewed: 3 July 2026. Status reflects our reading of official announcements at review date; deadlines shift — the linked portal is always authoritative.
| Scheme | Funder | Window / deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICSSR–NSTC (Taiwan) Joint Research Call 2026 | ICSSR | 1 Jun – 3 Aug 2026 | Open |
| Ramanujan Fellowship (returning researchers) | ANRF | Rolling to 31 Dec 2026 | Open |
| ICSSR–JSPS (Japan) Joint Call FY 2026 | ICSSR | See announcement | Verify |
| ANRF Advanced Research Grant (ARG) + MATRICS | ANRF | Was 15 May – 10 Jun 2026; annual cycle | Closed — watch 2027 |
| ICSSR Major & Minor Research Projects | ICSSR | Annual — last window Nov–Dec 2025 | Expect late 2026 |
| ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowships | ICSSR | Annual cycle — watch announcements | Watch |
| ANRF Inclusivity Research Grant | ANRF | Per portal announcement | Verify |
| ANRF Core Research Grant | ANRF | Annual cycle per portal | Watch |
This tracker focuses on schemes relevant to social-science, management and policy researchers. Deadlines are captured from official announcements at the review date above; funders extend and shift windows without notice, so treat every row as a pointer, not a promise.
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