The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), established under the ANRF Act of 2023, serves as India's apex body for scientific research, providing strategic guidance to advance research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Spanning disciplines such as natural and mathematical sciences, engineering and technology, environmental and earth sciences, health, agriculture, and the intersections of humanities and social sciences with science and technology, ANRF aims to strengthen India's research and development landscape. Aligned with the National Education Policy, it fosters a culture of innovation within universities, research institutions, and R&D laboratories while driving collaboration between academia, industry, and government to accelerate scientific progress with real-world impact.
Develop a structured roadmap for short, medium, and long-term R&D.
Expand research at academic and research institutions through grants, fellowships, academic chairs, and centers of excellence.
Provide competitive, peer-reviewed research funding to strengthen India's research ecosystem.
Establish cutting-edge research infrastructure aligned with national priorities and emerging fields.
Enhancing India's role and participation in key areas of national and global importance.
Strengthening India's participation in international research collaborations, facilitating scientific exchange, and engaging global and Indian-origin scientists to enrich the national research ecosystem.
Facilitate the translation of research into advanced, capital-intensive technologies.
Implement nationally coordinated programs to address societal, developmental, and economic challenges.
Collaborate with government, industry, and research institutions to analyze and enhance research funding mechanisms.
Encourage investments from public and private sectors while ensuring data-driven policy development through a central research repository.
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) operates through a well-defined governance framework where the Governing Board (GB) provides strategic direction, formulates policies, and ensures alignment with ANRF's mission, while the Executive Council (EC) translates these policies into action, overseeing program execution and streamlining administration.
Governing Board
Executive Council
CEO