Organisation Name:
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
Application Deadline:
15 July 2026
About Organisation
The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a premier institution under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, dedicated to advancing educational planning, management, research, and capacity building. Recognised as a Deemed-to-be University, NIEPA has played a significant role in strengthening India’s education system through policy research, professional training, and institutional support. Established from UNESCO’s Asian Regional Centre for Educational Planners and Administrators, the institute has evolved into a leading centre for educational excellence. It collaborates with governments, educational institutions, researchers, and policymakers to improve education governance, leadership, and sustainable development across India and South Asia.
About the Grant
The NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme 2026 supports educational research, policy development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that contribute to improving India’s education sector. The grant encourages research studies, impact evaluations, policy analysis, seminars, conferences, workshops, educational awareness programmes, and documentation of innovative practices. Through this initiative, NIEPA aims to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, promote educational innovation, and encourage collaboration among educational institutions and research organisations. The scheme also supports activities that generate awareness of government education policies while fostering academic discussions and practical solutions that improve educational planning, administration, governance, and overall learning outcomes across the country.
Who can Apply?
Educational institutions, universities, research organisations, academic bodies, government institutions, and eligible organisations working in education may apply under the NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme 2026. Applicants should propose projects aligned with educational planning, policy development, research, capacity building, or awareness generation. Eligible proposals may include research studies, impact assessments, policy evaluations, seminars, conferences, workshops, consultancy assignments, and documentation of educational innovations. Applications should demonstrate relevance to educational policy, institutional capability, project feasibility, expected outcomes, and a well-justified budget. All proposals are evaluated by a Grant-in-Aid Committee comprising experts and representatives from relevant government and educational institutions.
How to Apply?
Applicants should prepare a detailed proposal outlining project objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, implementation plan, timeline, and budget. The proposal should align with the objectives of the NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme 2026 and fulfil the prescribed guidelines. Completed applications must be submitted to NIEPA before the deadline for review by the Grant-in-Aid Committee.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 15 July 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
