Call for Proposals

DBT- Call for Proposals for Establishment of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centers Under BIO-GRID in the programme Area BTIS-Network

"The Department of Biotechnology invites proposals from eligible universities, academic institutes, research organizations and medical/agricultural institutions for establishment or up‑gradation of Bioinformatics Centers under BIO-GRID to support advanced research and training in life sciences, biotechnology and health. Proposals are sought in areas including not limited to: genomics and transcriptomics data analysis, structural and system biology, AI/ML in biology, computaional drug discovery, agricultural and environmental bioinformatics, and development of open-sccess tools, databases and resources relevant to national priorities. The DBT- BIOGRID Programme for establishment or up‑gradation of Bioinformatics Centers has been meticulously designed with ambitious yet achievable objectives that align with India's broader vision of becoming a global biotechnology hub by 2030. "

Eligibility: "1. Each institution may host only one Bioinformatics Centre (BIC), establishing clear lines of responsibility and resource allocation. The proposal should focus on concentrated expertise and infrastructure development, Unified strategic direction for bioinformatics initiatives, efficient resource utilization and institutional support and Clear accountability for deliverables and outcomes. 2. The Coordinator must be from the field of Bioinformatics/Computational Biology specifically to ensure the authentic disciplinary leadership rather than administrative convenience. 3. The Centre's core area must reside within one of the following bioinformatics or computational biology, not peripheral or tangentially related fields: a. Genomics and transcriptomics analysis b. Protein structure prediction and molecular modeling c. Systems biology and network analysis d. Biodiversity informatics, Evolutionary and comparative genomics e. Omics and microbiome analysis f. Pharmacogenomics and drug discovery and validation g. Plant genomics and crop improvement h. Agricultural biotechnology applications"

 Last date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

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