BIMReN, a joint initiative of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Bay of Bengal Programme-Inter Governmental Organization (BOBP-IGO), aims to promote 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 and academicians from BIMSTEC countries through:
- BIMReN Split-Site Doctoral Fellowships: These fellowships offer doctoral candidates from 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.
- Twinning Research Projects: These projects aim to facilitate collaborations between institutions and individuals from BIMSTEC member countries, allowing them to work together on research programs of regional interest. Each project comes with a grant of up to INR 5 million for a tenure of 24 months.
Researchers and academic institutions engaged in fisheries, marine, or ocean sciences from across the BIMSTEC region will benefit from this program. The call for the first round of entries is open until June 30, 2024. Detailed information, including program features and application guidelines, can be found at: BOBP-IGO BIMReN.
For any clarifications, contact Dr. P. Krishnan, Director, Bay of Bengal Programme – Inter Governmental Organisation, via email at [email protected] or by telephone at +91 44 42040024.
