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Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (Annual Cycle)

Helps teams delivering high impact prototypes with milestone support for Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in biotechnology, materials science, and energy systems.

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is India's most prestigious recognition in science, awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) since 1958. CSIR is an autonomous body under India's Ministry of Science and Technology, founded in 1942, and operates 39 research laboratories employing more than 14,000 personnel across the country. The prize is named after the founder…

Outstanding scientific contributions in any recognized discipline of natural or applied science by researchers working in India, recognized annually by CSIR.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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