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