Call for Proposals

By offering financial support for the creation of high-impact research centers in establishments that hope to operate at the vanguard of worldwide excellence in science and engineering, the ANRF Impact Centers of Excellence (ACE) initiative seeks to advance Indian research. In addition to promoting a top-notch research environment with cutting-edge facilities for ambitious, innovative research, the program places a strong emphasis on research outcomes and impact that go well beyond publications. The program's goal is to hasten India's top universities' rise to prominence and growth in global institutional rankings, as well as their appearance among the world's top centers of research excellence. In order to achieve internationally benchmarked research excellence, an accelerated rise in global ranking toward the top of the world (and a significant improvement from current status), and a credible plan for mobilising the necessary matching funds, proposals must provide a clear and compelling roadmap. Support will not be given to proposals that do not exhibit such a vision and dedication.

1. The program is strictly institutional in nature. No individual-centric or small-team projects will be supported. Only one proposal per institution per call is allowed (across all categories A, B, C)
2. NIRF ranked public and private academic institutions (category A & B) and National Research Laboratory affiliated with various ministries/Departments (Category C).
3. National laboratories affiliated with Central Government organizations (Departments/ministries) shall not be eligible under Category A or Category B, even if they have been granted Deemed-to-be-University status.