ODISHA STEM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GRANT 2026

Priority Thematic Areas (STEM)

These areas are suggestive but not restricted.

Key Provisions of the R&D Grant

• Scheme: Research & Development Grant in any branches of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) under the Scheme "State Council on Science & Technology" for the FY 2026-27.
• Application Process: Applications are invited through proper channel from the candidates. Applications submitted directly will not be entertained. The application duly filled in should be sent through the Head of the Institute.
• Address: Director, Science & Technology, Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha, Kharavel Bhavan, Unit - V, Bhubaneswar-751001.
• Last Date: Applications should reach on or before 31-08-2026. Application received after due date will not be entertained.
• Who Can Apply:
  – Faculty members, scientists, or researchers with proven track record in relevant fields working in Government Recognized/ State enacted Universities, Colleges, Research laboratories, R&D organizations.
  – Proposals from National Laboratories/Research Institutions operating in Odisha should be in-line with the mandated research work.
  – Applicant(s) (PIs and Co-PIs) need to hold a Ph.D. degree/M.D./M.S./M.D.S. in the concerned subject.
  – PI and Co-PIs should have at least four years of official service remaining at the time of submission.
  – A person can avail only one research project (either as PI/Co-I) at any given time.
• Funding Details:
  – Maximum ₹30 Lakh over the project period of 3 years.
  – Non-Recurring Grants: Equipment procurement.
  – Recurring Grants: Manpower (Project Fellow @ ₹30,000/month), Hiring Services, Contingencies, Chemicals & Consumables, Travel & Field work.
  – Project Fellow minimum qualification: MSc/M.Tech in the concerned subject.
• Screening & Selection:
  – Proposals will be scrutinized by a Screening Committee.
  – Shortlisted PIs will present before the Project Evaluation & Review Committee (PERC) chaired by Director, S&T.
  – Final approval by Secretary, S&T Dept. based on PERC recommendations.
• Grant Release:
  – First instalment: 100% of non-recurring grant + 50% of total recurring grant.
  – Second instalment: Based on PERC recommendation after submission of Progress Report, SoE and UC.
• General Conditions:
  – Priority given for IP (Intellectual Property) generation over publication.
  – Funding agency must be acknowledged in all research publications & IP generation.
  – Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) policy to be adopted.
  – Equipment procured becomes institutional property after project completion.