Establishment of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centre – Funding Opportunity in Genomics, AI/ML, and Drug Discovery Delhi University in

Delhi University, under the guidance of Professor Emeritus S.K. Varshney, announces a major funding opportunity for the establishment of a Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Centre as part of the BIO-GRID initiative. The centre will focus on cutting-edge research areas including genomics and transcriptomics data analysis, structural and systems biology, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in biology, computational drug discovery, agricultural and environmental bioinformatics, and the development of open access tools and databases.

The initiative offers support of up to Rs 5 crore over a period of 5 years, providing significant resources for the development and advancement of research infrastructure and activities in these interdisciplinary fields. The opportunity is ideal for research groups or institutions with expertise in bioinformatics, computational biology, and related domains, aiming to drive innovation in both fundamental and applied biological sciences.

Key research interests include the integration of AI/ML techniques in biological data analysis, the creation of computational tools for drug discovery, and the application of bioinformatics in agriculture and environmental science. The centre is expected to foster collaboration, promote open science, and contribute to the development of accessible databases and resources for the scientific community.

Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed call for proposals at the provided link and submit their applications by 31st January 2026. This is a unique opportunity to lead a major research centre at one of India's premier academic institutions, with substantial funding and a broad interdisciplinary scope.