For Neurodegenerative Diseases:
Submissions due by 23rd January 2025
Ignite supports high-quality research by identifying promising investigators and ideas through a competitive review process involving external experts. We prioritise collaborative, multidisciplinary projects that bring together multiple scientists or institutions.
Beyond funding, our Scientific Advisory Board provides ongoing mentorship and guidance to help investigators strengthen their work and accelerate progress. We also support early translational research that de-risks ideas and prepares them for future development and investment.
If we do not have an open call that matches your interests, please explore our Program Areas. If your proposal fits one of these areas, you may contact us to discuss the possibility of a Fast Grant.
For Neurodegenerative Diseases:
Submissions due by 23rd January 2025
*Catalysing Academic New Discovery Opportunities; **Early Translational Research
The last date for submitting the proposal to andrea@ignitelsf.in is 10th June 2025. The awards will be announced around 25th of July 2025.
High-quality scientific research depends not only on strong ideas but also on access to advanced equipment. To enable researchers to generate reliable data and accelerate discovery, Ignite provides support for procuring essential instruments that strengthen experimental capabilities across laboratories. Our Equipment Grants help bridge critical infrastructure gaps, ensuring that scientists have the tools they need to test hypotheses, validate findings, and pursue impactful research.
Ignite supported science not only for core projects but also to supported to fund the procurement of necessary equipment for high-quality research. It is necessary that science is accompanied by advanced equipment to prove the hypothesis facilitating the progress of investigation.
Anuradha Talukdar, Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Silchar, Assam Equipment: Cryostat for use in “Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of frozen section (FS) analysis compared to routine histopathological examination (HPE) for solid tumors”
Siddhesh Kamat and Dr.Harinath Chakrapani, IISER Pune Equipment: Multi-mode Plate Reader for “High-Throughput Screening for Inhibitors of Novel Druggable Enzyme Targets”
Supporting young researchers is central to our mission of strengthening India’s scientific ecosystem. Our student grants provide opportunities for early-career scientists to gain exposure, build skills, and connect with the wider research community by enabling them to participate in conferences, workshops, and scientific meetings. These programs are designed to empower students from diverse backgrounds and institutions, helping them advance their academic journeys and contribute meaningfully to Indian science.
The Ekalavya Ignite Travel Grant supports students and researchers traveling abroad to participate in scientific conferences, workshops, and other academic activities. Made possible through the generous support of the Eklavya Education Foundation, this fellowship allows recipients to present their work internationally, learn from global experts, and expand their professional networks. The initiative is further strengthened through support from C-CAMP, reflecting a shared commitment to nurturing Indian scientific talent on the global stage.
| Name | Institute |
|---|---|
| Manaswini Barik | Tezpur University Assam |
| Yash | IISER Kolkata |
| Aparna Krishnan | NCBS |
| Vidhi Bhardwaj | JNU Delhi |
| Name | Institute |
|---|---|
| Delfin L Francis | KIIT School of Public Health |
| Vikrant Rahi | Banasthali Vidyapith Rajasthan |
| Pratik R Chaudhari | TIFR |
| Vrushali Khedekar | BITS Pilani Goa Campus |
| Sangeetha Naik | Goa University |
| Karthikeyan Anandapadmanaban | Madurai Kamaraj University |
| Thamizh Mani R | Kasturba Medical College Manipal |
| Sushma Yadav | King George's Medical University |
| Kanika Bisht | IGIB |
| Ishanee Mazumder | TIFR |
| Archita Roy | IISER Kolkata |
| Darshan S | NCBS |
| Anjali Kashwal | PGIMER |
| Kuldeep Sharma | IIT Bombay |
| Chakresh Kumar | IISER Pune |
| Neilah Firzan | Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotech |
| Shivam Sahu | CSIR Lucknow |
| Prerna Narwal | IISc |
| Amit Kumar | JNU |
| Name | Institute |
|---|---|
| Shivangi Verma | NCBS |
| Shivani Yadav | IISER Pune |
| Roshmi Biswas | Univ of Burdwan |
| Ankita Sharma | IISER Pune |
| Saravanan SP | KIIT, Bhubaneshwar |
| Dipika Gupta | Uni of Hyderabad |
| Gauri Binayak | IISER Pune |
| Vaishali | Uni of Delhi |
| Pallavi Chatterjee | Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata |
| Rahul Kumar Verma | IISER Pune |
| Name | Institute |
|---|---|
| Shivangi Verma | NCBS |
| Shivani Yadav | IISER Pune |
| Roshmi Biswas | Univ of Burdwan |
| Ankita Sharma | IISER Pune |
| Saravanan SP | KIIT, Bhubaneshwar |
| Dipika Gupta | Uni of Hyderabad |
| Gauri Binayak | IISER Pune |
| Vaishali | Uni of Delhi |
| Pallavi Chatterjee | Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata |
| Rahul Kumar Verma | IISER Pune |
| Name | Institute |
|---|---|
| Suraj Mahadel Jagtap | IISc |
| Joyeeta Chakraborty | IISER Pune |
India hosts a large and diverse pool of research students, many of whom study in universities with limited access to research opportunities. The Sohan P. Modak Ignite Travel Grant addresses this gap by supporting students, especially from Tier 2 and state universities. to attend national conferences, workshops, and training programs. The fellowship promotes skill development, fosters collaboration, and helps broaden exposure to India’s research landscape, empowering under-represented students to pursue meaningful scientific careers.
| Name | Affiliation | Topic | Conference Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nidhi Sapre | Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune | Multifunctional waste resource-based superabsorbent polymers for biomedical applications | APA International Conference on Polymers for Advanced Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Chandrakanth M | Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana | Evolution of Development, Reproduction and Survival under Isocaloric Diets across Life Stages in Drosophila melanogaster | Indian Society for Evolutionary Biologist (ISEB6), IISER Berhampur, Berhampur, Odisha |
| Kanika Nadar | Acharya Narendra Dev College, University of Delhi | Isolation and Characterization of M.fortuitum Phages and Prophage-Encoded Endolysin. | 6th International Conference on Bacteriophage Research & Antimicrobial Resistance, BHU, Varanasi |
| Anirudhan A K | St. Stephen's College, University of Kerala | Unveiling Hidden Biodiversity: Seasonal Shifts in Water Chemistry and Aquatic Macroinvertebrates of Myristica Swamps with a Future Lens on Meiofaunal Diversity | 19th International Meiofauna Conference (19IMCO), Kolkata |
| Akuleti Saikumar | Tezpur University (Central), Assam | Antimicrobial and pH-Sensitive Electrospun Mucilage/PVA Nanofiber Mats with ZnO Nanoparticles and Anthocyanin for Food Packaging | 59th Annual Convention on Engineering Innovations for Agriculture 5.0 and International Symposium on Mechatronics and Robotics in Pre and Post Production Agriculture, scheduled for November 10-12, 2025 at ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Ankita Chattopadhyay | SRM University- AP, Andhra Pradesh | Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Bacteriophages Against Patient-Derived Indian Clinical Strains of Acinetobacter baumannii | 6th International Conference on Bacteriophage Research and Antimicrobial Resistance (ICBRAR), 2025 at Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) |
| Abhinav Roy | Jadavpur university, Kolkata | An insight into fjord ecosystem using morphological characteristics of benthic foraminifera as proxy | 19th International Meiofauna Conference, Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Aditya Kanade | Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth,Rahuri,Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra | Real-time weed detection in Maize through YOLO models: A machine vision approach for precision weed management | International Seminar on Climate-Weed Nexus: Innovations for Sustainable Farming, 27-28 November 2025, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Manibhushan Kumar | Tezpur University, Tezpur, Assam | Influence of Pressurized Ohmic Heating (OHPC) on the Cooking Behaviour and Rheology Properties of Rice- A Mechanistic Insight | Food Innovations, Food Allergies and Traditional Foods, FIFATF-25 at Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Longowal (Punjab) |
