Research grant

ANRF research funding

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (India) · India
Next deadline
Runs many schemes, including the former SERB ones: Core Research Grant, Start-up Research Grant, Ramanujan Fellowship, National Post Doctoral Fellowship and the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant. No open call was listed on the page on 21 October 2026.
Funding
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Type
Research project grant
Who it is for
Early-career faculty, Mid-career faculty, Senior faculty
Disciplines
All disciplines
Status
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Details last checked on 21 October 2026. Deadlines and rules change every cycle. Always confirm on the official Anusandhan National Research Foundation (India) page before applying.

About this grant

India's national research funding body. Check which former SERB schemes are now run by ANRF.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the ANRF research funding?
Check the eligibility rules on the official Anusandhan National Research Foundation (India) page.

What is the deadline for the ANRF research funding?
Runs many schemes, including the former SERB ones: Core Research Grant, Start-up Research Grant, Ramanujan Fellowship, National Post Doctoral Fellowship and the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant. No open call was listed on the page on 21 October 2026. Always confirm on the official page.

How much funding does the ANRF research funding offer?
Funding amounts are set by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (India) for each call. See the official page for current figures.

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