India-Tunisia Bilateral Science & Tech Grant 2025

India–Tunisia Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Grant 2025 | DST India & MHESR Tunisia

About the Grant

The India–Tunisia Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Grant 2025 fosters joint research collaboration between India and Tunisia. Administered by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the General Directorate of Scientific Research (GDSR), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR), Tunisia, this grant supports innovative projects that address critical challenges in climate change and eco-innovation, e-health, and geospatial technology. This funding opportunity promotes international cooperation, scientific excellence, and socio-economic impact through collaborative research.

Fellowship/Grant Details

Fellowship/Grant Title: India–Tunisia Bilateral Scientific and Technological Cooperation Grant 2025
Host Institutions: Universities, Research Centers, and Institutes in India and Tunisia
Administering Organizations: DST India & MHESR Tunisia
Location: India and Tunisia
Fellowship/Grant Type: Bilateral Research Grant for Scientific Cooperation
Research Fields: Climate Change, Eco-Innovation, E-health, Geospatial Technology
Eligible Nationalities: Indian and Tunisian nationals only
Duration: Up to 3 years
Funding/Compensation:
- Tunisia: Up to TND 150,000 total (TND 50,000/year)
- India: Up to INR 45 Lakhs total for 3 years
Start Date: Following approval and agreement between both countries
Scholarship Can Be Taken At: Participating institutions in India and Tunisia
Required Degree/Diploma: Principal Investigators must be full or associate professors (Tunisia) or regular faculty/scientists (India)

Research Areas

Climate Change and Eco-Innovation
E-health Technologies
Geospatial Technology

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Tunisian PI: Full Professor or Associate Professor affiliated with a public research laboratory
Indian PI: Scientists or faculty with regular appointments in universities or national research labs, not retiring within project duration
Research teams must include statutory researchers with proven scientific expertise
Joint applications with one Indian and one Tunisian PI

Preferred Qualifications:

Involvement of industrial or socio-economic partners (preferable)
Demonstrated ability for interdisciplinary research and collaboration
Experience in international research projects

Not Eligible:

Indian scientists involved in more than two ongoing DST international projects not completed by March 31, 2025
Proposals missing a Tunisian or Indian PI or failing eligibility criteria
Incomplete applications

Fellowship/Grant Benefits

Exchange Visits: Airfare and medical insurance covered by sender; accommodation and living expenses by host.
Consumables: Up to 30–40% of budget for materials and accessories.
Human Resources: Research student participation encouraged.
Scientific Events: Support for conferences, seminars, and meetings.
Tunisian Applicants: Funding for publication fees, patent filings, and sample analysis.
Indian Applicants: Institutional overhead covered as per DST norms.

Application Process

How to Apply:

Tunisian applicants: Submit proposal electronically in a single PDF to partenariat.scientifique@gmail.com
Indian applicants: Submit proposals via DST Online Portal under International Cooperation (Bilateral) by July 31, 2025, 5:00 PM IST
Joint proposals must be prepared in English and include all required documents