Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB), the only platform that connects Bangladeshi life scientists from home and abroad, is calling for research ideas from university-level students and early career researchers of Bangladesh. Only the GNOBB members are eligible to apply.
The AS Islam & GNOBB endowment research grant proposal ideas opened the call in 3 major categories (Plant and Agriculture, Earth and Environment, and Health and Medicine). Successful ideas will be awarded with award money BD Tk. 1000,00.00 (One lac) and/or up to 3-months internships at research laboratories or industries in Bangladesh or abroad (maximum One lac taka per idea). The one best qualified proposal in each theme will be selected as winner.
The research ideas shall be submitted in a prescribed format (see below) within April 30, 2026.
A reviewer panel comprising of researchers and specialists around the world will review the proposals, and nominate the best proposals. During the selection process short listed proposals will be invited for an interview session. The contest winners will be announced in August 2026.
All the winners will be formally awarded in September 2026.
Application form (word format)
Application form (pdf format)
Submit the proposal at both
and
with a subject line ‘your/team name_Research Idea Category’.