DST SERB Quantum Mission — Call for Proposals 2026

This call/announcement is published by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) under the I-STEM initiative of the Government of India. It is open to researchers, scholars and institutions registered on the portal.

Scope

The programme aims to scale India's research infrastructure capacity and enable cross-institutional collaboration across the six research zones. Eligible disciplines include materials, quantum, climate, life sciences and AI.

Eligibility

• Indian researchers affiliated with I-STEM partner institutes
• Active equipment booking or facility access in last 24 months
• One proposal per principal investigator

Important dates