Tata Transformation Prize – Bold Innovation for India and Beyond

Critical national challenges in three categories—Food Security, Sustainability, and Healthcare—and generate improved life quality outcomes across India and beyond.

Winner receiving INR 2 crores
Applications Open: April 27, 2026
Applications Close: May 29, 2026

Eligibility: The applicant must –
Hold a doctoral degree (PhD, DPhil, MD, DDS, DVM, etc.) At the time of application, hold a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty, or Researcher/Scientist, with at least 50% full- time effort devoted to research, at an eligible institution within India Be resident in India or a person of Indian origin residing in India Must not have received research funding from Tata Sons or its subsidiary companies in excess of INR 10 lakhs within the past four (4) calendar years (2023-2026)