Applications are invited for the IGSTC 2+2 Call 2025-Research Grant by Indo-German Science & Technology Centre. Apply by May 20
About IGSTC 2+2 Call
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany to promote research partnership of industrial relevance invites First Stage Proposals for joint R&D&I projects of industrial relevance in 2+2 Mode of Partnership in the thematic area Advanced Materials with subtopics:
- New Energy Materials
- Sensor Materials and Technologies
- Sustainable and resilient buildings
- Alternate energy storage systems
2+2 Mode of Partnership
IGSTC intends to catalyse innovation centric R&D&I projects by synergising the strength of research/academic institution and public/private industry from India and Germany. This Call for proposals is aimed at supporting joint R&D&I projects of industrial relevance by means of “2+2 Mode of Partnership” i.e. involvement of at least one research/academic institute and one public/private industry from both the countries. Project proposals are expected to provide insights and exploitable research results leading to new technologies, products, processes, patents and/or services.
Evaluation
- IGSTC will execute a two-step evaluation process. Initially applicants have to submit First Stage Proposals followed by an evaluation by the Joint Scientific Committee.
- In the second step, shortlisted consortia will be invited to submit a more detailed Second Stage Proposal.
- Each evaluation stepis expected to take two to three months time.
Funding Support
Funding will be provided in the form of grants amounting up to ₹ 350 Lakhs per project for Indian partners (including up to INR 150 Lakhs for industry subject to the matching contribution from industry) and up to € 500.000 per project for German partners, for a period of up to three years, to cover project related costs including research staff. An additional funding period of up to two years maybe granted in exceptional cases.
Who can Apply?
Applicants from public and private non-profit research organisations, public and private institutions of higher education, universities and public or private companies having R&D bases are eligible to submit an application. Principal investigators should be holding a regular/permanent position. Applications of SME´s are encouraged.
How to Apply
To apply, kindly visit the following:
First Stage “Project Details” upload format
Standing Instructions & User Manual for First Stage proposal Submission
Application must be submitted no later than 20 May 2025 / 13.00 PM CET. No legal claims can be derived from the submission of a proposal.
Deadline
Deadline for submitting First Stage Proposals: 20 May 2025.
