Gandaki University, Research Centre, Innovation and Invention Centre (RC–II), Gandaki Research Program
“Advancing a Knowledge Society of Innovation, Excellence, and Sustainability”
Date: April 6, 2026
Call for Research Grant Proposals
Gandaki University, through the Research Centre, Innovation and Invention Centre (RC-II), is pleased to announce a Call for Proposals under the Gandaki Research Program (GRP) for the following funding schemes:
1. Graduate Research Grant (Master’s & PhD)
Applications are invited from eligible Master’s and PhD students enrolled in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) within Gandaki Province.
Key Highlights:
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Funding:
✓ Master’s: Up to NPR 50,000
✓ PhD: Up to NPR 75,000 (dry lab)/ NPR 150,000 (wet lab) -
Supports thesis/dissertation research
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Minimum of 10 proposals each (Master’s and PhD) will be funded (subject to budget availability)
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Applicants must have an approved supervisor and ongoing thesis/dissertation work
2. Collaborative Research Grant
Applications are invited from faculty/researchers for interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research projects.
Key Highlights:
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Funding: Up to NPR 10,00,000 per project
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Requires at least one collaborating partner institution (national or international)
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Project duration: Up to 24 months
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Emphasis on applied, impactful, and interdisciplinary research
Thematic Areas (Applicable to Both Grants)
Proposals must align with priority areas such as:
Graduate Research Grant
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Agricultural and Agronomic Sciences
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Animal, Veterinary, and Fishery Sciences
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Engineering and Allied Disciplines
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Forestry, Environment, Ecology, and Climate Sciences
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Geography and Geosciences
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Health and Allied Sciences
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IT, Computer, Data Science, and Allied Sciences
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Management, Sports, and Recreation
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Natural Sciences
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Sustainable livelihood, workfare and welfare, and social engineering
Collaborative Research Grant
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Agricultural and Agronomic Sciences
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Engineering and Technology Innovation
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Environment, Ecology, and Climate Change
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Health and Biomedical Sciences
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Data Science, IT, and Digital Transformation
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Natural Resources and Sustainable Livelihoods
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Entrepreneurship, Management, and Socioeconomic Development
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Energy, Infrastructure, and Smart Systems
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
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Cover letter and motivation
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Research proposal (as per prescribed format)
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CV(s) and Citizenship certificate
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Academic and institutional support documents
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Budget and timeline
(Additional documents may be required as per specific grant guidelines.)
Evaluation Criteria
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Scientific merit and methodology
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Relevance to thematic priorities
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Feasibility and innovation
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Budget justification and timeline
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Collaboration (for collaborative grants)
Submission Deadline
April 27, 2026
Submission Mode
Applications must be submitted to:
Graduate Research Grant:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLfLVb_hBy2rt4f7OF6bVxYLIbLI9N6D6xH8SZZTeNzW19QA/viewform?
Collaborative Research Grant:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiA4owFamzqWzkyJAxBImKP6j_8EHKG78EXeVRzH3024vMBQ/viewform?
Important Notes
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Applicants must comply with Gandaki University research ethics and integrity guidelines.
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Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
For further information, please contact:
Research Centre, Innovation and Invention Centre (RC-II)
Gandaki University
Email: rcii@gandakiuniversity.edu.np
