Powering Global Innovation Through BRICS Research Collaboration
Access multi-million dollar funding for high-impact academic and applied research projects across Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa , Indonesia, Egypt, Iran, UAE and other countries.
The BRICS Research Funding Initiative represents a transformative approach to global knowledge production, deliberately designed to:
- Accelerate South-South research collaboration
- Address challenges specific to emerging economies
- Create alternative pathways for innovation
- Build research capacity across diverse ecosystems
Our consortium provides comprehensive funding mechanisms for projects that demonstrate excellence, relevance, and potential for real-world impact.
Funding Programs
Program Categories
1. Academic Research Grants
For: Fundamental research and theoretical advancement
Available Programs:
- BRICS Excellence Fellowships
Amount: Up to $150,000/year
Duration: 1-3 years
Focus: Individual researcher support for groundbreaking theoretical work - Early Career Catalyst Awards
Amount: $75,000 – $200,000
Duration: 2 years
Focus: Researchers within 7 years of PhD completion
2. Applied Research Funding
For: Solution-oriented research with practical implementation
Available Programs:
- Technology Translation Grants
Amount: $250,000 – $450,000
Duration: 2-4 years
Focus: Moving laboratory discoveries to prototype stage - Social Innovation Awards
Amount: $100,000 – $4500,000
Duration: 1-3 years
Focus: Addressing societal challenges through applied research - Industry-Academia Partnership Fund
Amount: $1 – $1 million
Duration: 3-5 years
Focus: Joint projects with commercial applications
3. Infrastructure & Capacity Building
- Research Facility Grants: Up to $10 million
- Digital Infrastructure Awards: $500,000 – $3 million
- Training Network Support: $300,000 – $1.2 million
4. Special Initiatives
- BRICS Climate Resilience Fund
- Digital Sovereignty Research Program
- Global Health Security Initiative
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide
Phase 1: Online Application
- Apply online: Use the official application portal
Phase 2: Proposal Submission
- Proposal Drafting: Draft your proposal
- Submit proposal by email: application@bricsgrants.com
Phase 3: Submission & Review
- Online Submission: Through BRICS Research Portal
- Technical Review: Administrative compliance check
- Scientific Evaluation: International peer review
- Panel Assessment: BRICS expert committee review
- Funding Decision: Notification and feedback
Key Documents Required
- Main Proposal (20-page maximum)
- Detailed Budget with justification
- CVs of Key Personnel
- Data Management Plan
- Impact Strategy Document
- Letters of Support from stakeholders
Success Stories & Impact
Featured Projects
Project A: AI-Driven Climate Adaptation
- Consortium: Indian IIT, Brazilian university, South African research institute
- Funding: $2.4 million over 4 years
- Achievements: Developed predictive models for crop failure, deployed in 6 countries, protected livelihoods of 500,000 farmers
- Publications: 12 papers, 3 policy briefs adopted by agriculture ministries
Project B: Low-Cost Water Purification
- Consortium: Chinese Academy of Sciences, Russian technical university, Egyptian water authority
- Funding: $1.8 million over 3 years
- Achievements: Created solar-powered purification system costing 70% less than alternatives, installed in 150 rural communities
- Commercialization: Spin-off company created, 50 jobs generated
Project C: BRICS Payment System Research
- Consortium: Economists from all BRICS countries
- Funding: $3.1 million over 5 years
- Achievements: Framework adopted for BRICS cross-border payment system, reduced transaction costs by 40%
- Policy Impact: Direct input to BRICS finance ministers’ meetings
Impact Metrics Dashboard
- Research Output: 850+ peer-reviewed publications
- Capacity Built: 2,100+ researchers trained
- Policy Influence: 120+ policy changes informed
- Technology Transfer: 45 patents filed, 18 licensed
- International Collaboration: 300+ ongoing projects