The Nagaland Science Mission (NSM), under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Nagaland, on June 25, 2026, has issued a call for Research and Development (R&D) proposals under a special multidisciplinary initiative aimed at addressing location-specific problems in the state.
The call invites proposals across various fields of science and technology with a focus on developing solutions and products relevant to Nagaland through S&T applications.
Indigenous Naga scientists, technologists, engineers, and researchers working in academic institutions, registered societies, R&D institutions, or universities with adequate in-house infrastructure are eligible to apply.
According to the notification, the grant will be restricted to laboratory consumables and minor scientific equipment, with project duration capped at two years. A Technical Expert Committee will evaluate the proposals and select the best ones for financial support based strictly on the technical merit of the Detailed Project Report (DPR). The committee’s decision will be final and binding.
Interested applicants can obtain the prescribed proposal format and submission guidelines from the Office of NSM or by writing to NSM.nagaland@gmail.com. Completed proposals, along with one hard copy bearing original signatures, certificates from investigators, and endorsement from the head of the proposer’s institution, must be submitted either by post or in person to:
The Mission Director, Nagaland Science Mission
Directorate of Science & Technology, Below Civil Secretariat, Kohima – 797004 or emailed to the same address mentioned above.
The last date for submission of proposals is July 31, 2026.