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Asian Paints

Asian Paints Alchemy 2026

Offers ₹9,00,000 in PhD sponsorships, internships and cash rewards to chemistry and coatings researchers.

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Asian Paints Alchemy 2026 is Asian Paints' global platform in the Coatings and Material Science domain, bringing together industry experts, academics and student scientists, open to candidates in India or abroad pursuing degrees in Paint/Surface Coating/Polymer Technology, MSc Chemistry, or a PhD in Chemistry, offering ₹9,00,000 in PhD sponsorships, internships and cash rewards to winners. Individ

Asian Paints Alchemy is a global platform in the Coatings and Material Science domain bringing together industry experts, academics and student scientists. It is open to candidates in India or abroad who hold or are pursuing degrees in Paint/Surface Coating/Polymer Technology, MSc Chemistry, or a PhD in Chemistry.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.₹900K

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