Anveshan Centre of Excellence Research Grant Program

Anveshan, the Centre of Excellence at the Indian Institute of Management Indore, is a leading research-driven initiative committed to generating actionable insights that contribute to national development goals. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, Anveshan supports academic inquiry and applied research in domains critical to India’s socio-economic transformation. The centre acts as a hub where scholars, professionals, and institutions converge to explore sustainable solutions for pressing societal issues. By aligning with key national missions and development agendas, including the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0, Anveshan cultivates a space for impactful scholarship and practical innovation. Its role is not limited to academic research; it extends to fostering public-private partnerships, enhancing policy formulation, and empowering local communities through knowledge dissemination and field engagement. With a mission to bridge the gap between theory and practice, Anveshan encourages innovative problem-solving that drives social change and environmental sustainability.

Anveshan is launching its new Research Initiative to promote academic and applied research projects under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban (SBM-U) 2.0. The initiative aims to inspire and support impactful research in the fields of sanitation, solid waste management, and sustainability. The grant serves as a platform for researchers to develop evidence-based, context-specific solutions that can be implemented on the ground to enhance urban sanitation outcomes. Projects are encouraged to focus on practical implementation strategies, behavior change, technology integration, policy development, or community-led sanitation practices. This initiative welcomes both theoretical frameworks and field-based interventions. The ultimate objective is to generate knowledge that not only contributes to the academic discourse but also strengthens real-world practices aligned with SBM-U 2.0 objectives. Through this grant, Anveshan aims to create an ecosystem where research supports action and action informs research, fostering long-term sustainable change.