DRDO – Academia Collaboration (Research & Development)

DRDO – Academia Collaboration (Research & Development)
DRDO – Academia Collaboration 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. Apply / Explore Calls → Download Guidelines → Note: DRDO funding is highly selective.…