The India-Japan Science and Technology Cooperation Programme (IJCSP) supports bilateral scientific collaboration between Indian and Japanese scientists through joint research projects and joint workshops or seminars.

Programme Overview

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) conduct the India-Japan Cooperative Science Programme (IJCSP). Applications are invited from eligible Indian researchers or scientists to submit proposals under this programme.

Research Areas

Support is available across the following scientific areas:

• Physical Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Life Science and Agriculture
• Mathematics and Computational Science
• Astronomy and Earth Science
• Materials Engineering

Application Details

Applicants may submit proposals for either Joint Research Projects or Joint Workshops/Seminars under the IJCSP.

Deadline and Timeline

The application window is open from June 15, 2026, 12:00 AM to September 3, 2026, 11:59 PM (IST).

Application Process

Interested parties can access the necessary guidelines and format for proposal submission. A proposal format document is available for download.

Download Proposal Format

To submit a proposal, applicants should utilize the designated application portal.

Contact Information

For further details regarding the scheme, the International Cooperation Division can be consulted.