DRDO – Academia Collaboration (Research & Development)

Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) invites academia to collaborate on strategic defence research through sponsored R&D projects.

DRDO Faculty / Institution Strategic Research

Opens

Rolling / Call-based

Closes

As per DRDO call

Status

OPEN (Selective)

Defence-priority driven calls

Focus

Defence technologies, strategic systems, national security

Mode

Sponsored R&D / Joint collaboration

Funding

₹25 Lakhs – ₹5 Crores (project dependent)

Eligibility & What you need (tap to expand)

Faculty from recognized universities, IITs, NITs, IISc, and reputed R&D institutions.
Indian citizenship mandatory for PI and project staff.
Proposal aligned to DRDO lab requirements / problem statements.
Security clearance and NDA may be required.
Prior interaction with DRDO lab strongly recommended.

Note: DRDO funding is highly selective. Calls are released based on defence priorities and lab-specific needs.

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