Organising Meetings

Conference, Workshop & Training Funding Opportunities

Agency Scheme Eligibility Deadline Duration
DST Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI) – Support for Schools, Training, Workshops & Conferences Academic or research institutions, universities and professional bodies encouraging young researchers in cognitive science. Year-round open —
EMBO Funding for Conferences & Training – Workshops Workshops must take place in EMBC Member or Associate Member States or eligible countries. Topic must be from life sciences. 1 March 2026 & 1 July 2026 —
EMBO Funding for Conferences & Training – Practical Courses Practical courses must take place in EMBC Member or Associate Member States and focus on life sciences. 1 March 2026 & 1 July 2026 —
EMBO – India Alliance India | EMBO Lecture Courses Lecture courses must take place in India. Scientific committee must include members from multiple institutes and at least one organizer outside India. 1 March 2026 & 1 July 2026 —
International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) Conference Sponsorships Preference for events including young scientists with training and networking opportunities. 15 Mar 2026 / 31 Mar 2026 / 15 Apr 2026 —
SERB Accelerate Vigyan – Chronicle Events supported by national agencies such as ministries or government departments. Events must be 5+ days. Open ended —
SERB Accelerate Vigyan – Seminar & Symposia Indian citizens with regular academic position in recognized institutions. 31 May & 30 Nov annually —
SERB Accelerate Vigyan – Training & Skill Internship Faculty or scientists in central institutions of higher learning and research. May & November annually 4 weeks – 2 months
SERB Accelerate Vigyan – High-End Workshops Faculty or scientists working in central institutions of higher learning and research. May & November annually 1–2 weeks
The Company of Biologists Scientific & Small Meeting Grants The applicant must be part of the organizing group for the event. Mar 6, May 15, Jul 31, Nov 6 (2026) —
The Company of Biologists Propose a New Workshop Focus on cutting-edge research topics; organizers must be established researchers capable of attracting international speakers. To be announced —
The Company of Biologists Global South Workshop Workshops focusing on research collaboration in developing regions. To be announced —
TWAS International Scientific Meetings Organizer must be from a developing country. 15 April 2026 —