Doctoral research in fisheries, marine or ocean sciences

The Government of India has launched BIMReN (BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network), a joint initiative of MEA and the Bay of Bengal Programme-Intergovernmental Organization (BOBP-IGO), to facilitate the sustainable development of the blue economy by networking researchers and research institutions in BIMSTEC countries.

BIMReN aims to enable PhD students from BIMSTEC countries to conduct doctoral research in India and facilitate collaborative research among scientists/academicians from BIMSTEC countries through:

i. BIMReN Split-Site Doctoral Fellowships offers doctoral candidates in BIMSTEC member countries a Research Grant of up to INR 1 million and the opportunity to pursue studies at Indian research labs for 6-12 months.

ii. Twinning Research Projects aim to facilitate collaborations between institutions and individuals from BIMSTEC member countries on research programs of regional interest. These projects are funded by an associated grant of up to INR 5 million per project for a duration of 24 months.

The program would benefit researchers and academic institutions engaged in research in fisheries, marine, or ocean sciences from across the BIMSTEC region.

The call for the first round of entries is open until 30 June 2024. Detailed information, including features of the program and guidelines for application, may also be found at: https://www.bobpigo.org/pages/view/bimren

For any clarifications, the following nodal point may be contacted: Dr. P Krishnan, Director, Bay of Bengal Programme—Intergovernmental Organisation, Email info@bobpigo.org, Telephone +91 44 42040024.