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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR India)

Funds India's broad science and industrial missions through national laboratories and applied technology programs.

Indiawww.csir.res.in

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About

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR India) is India's largest publicly funded R&D organisation. Founded in 1942 and supervised by the Ministry of Science and Technology, it runs 39 research laboratories and employs more than 14,000 people. Its core remit is research performance, not open competition funding.

Most of its annual budget, about INR 7,144 crore in FY2021-22, supports w…

Programs & grants under this funder

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

Offers national recognition for exceptional Indian scientists through a prestigious annual research honour.

1 grant

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (Annual Cycle)

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USISTEF Competitive Grants Program

Funds joint U.S.-India technology innovation initiatives that are commercially viable and socially relevant through competitive grants.

1 grant

CSIR-USISTEF Critical Minerals and Quantum Technology Grant

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Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: www.csir.res.in