Reports - Topics - News | 2026

DFG at European Union Research & Innovation Information Day at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida Campus

group picture of the The European Union Research and Innovation Counsellors and representatives at Symbiosis International University, Noida Campus

The European Union Research and Innovation Counsellors and representatives at Symbiosis International University, Noida Campus.

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(25.02.2026) The EU Delegation to India, in collaboration with EURAXESS Links India, organizsed a half‑day information and networking event titled “Exploring Research and Funding Opportunities in Europe” at the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida Campus on 12 February 2026. The DFG oOffice India highlighted various funding options for international research collaboration and discussed options to continue research networks between Germany and India. Read more(interner Link)

Fostering Indo‑German Research Collaboration via DFG Outreach in Pune and the 10th Max Planck Partner Group Meeting, Mumbai

Group picture of the German delegation at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Pune

German delegation at IISER Pune

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(25.02.2026) The DFG Office India organised a two‑day outreach visit in Pune and participated in the Partner Group Meeting in Mumbai. The discussions showcased a strong interest in Indo-German collaborations. Read more(interner Link)

DFG at the Humboldt Kolleg 2025 in Kolkata

picture of the following attendees at the Panel Discussion on “Building a Global Research Ecosystem: Advancing Science for the Benefit of Humanity and the Planet” from left to right: Prof. Ranjan Ganguly, Jadavpur University; Prof. Saibal Kar, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata; Prof. Pulak Sengupta, Jadavpur University; Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Deputy Director, DFG Office India; Dr. Mrinalini Walawalkar, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay

Panel Discussion on “Building a Global Research Ecosystem: Advancing Science for the Benefit of Humanity and the Planet”, L to R: Prof. Ranjan Ganguly, Jadavpur University; Prof. Saibal Kar, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata; Prof. Pulak Sengupta, Jadavpur University; Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Deputy Director, DFG Office India; Dr. Mrinalini Walawalkar, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay

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(23.01.26) The Humbold Kolleg in Kolkata on “Recent advances in sustainable environment, chemical synthesis, and clean energy” took place from 10 to 13 December 2025. The DFG Office India highlighted various funding options for international research collaboration and discussed options to continue research networks between Germany and India. Read more(interner Link)