NIEPA Grant-in-Aid Scheme

The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), a Deemed-to-be-University under India’s Ministry of Education, focuses on capacity building and advanced research in educational planning and management across India and South Asia. Its Grant-in-Aid Scheme provides funding for scholarly and applied research projects that aim to strengthen understanding, policy development, and administrative practices in education.

The scheme supports comprehensive studies, impact evaluations, and events such as national seminars and conferences. Its purpose is to tackle current challenges, generate practical solutions, and build a strong knowledge base. Through these efforts, NIEPA works to ensure research informs policy and practice, contributing to a more effective and equitable education system in India and the wider region.

• Read the Grant-in-Aid guidelines and the prescribed proposal format on the official NIEPA website. These documents set out the required elements, such as the research methodology, budget breakdown, and expected outcomes.
• Draft a project proposal in the specified format, confirm that all eligibility conditions are satisfied, and include every mandatory attachment.
• Send the full application package through the channel indicated in the guidelines, which is normally an online portal or a designated email address.
• Wait for an acknowledgement of receipt and for further updates on the screening and evaluation stages.
• For queries during the preparation of the application, contact giac@niepa.ac.in.

Applications are first checked for completeness and compliance with the basic eligibility criteria. Those that pass this initial screening are then sent to an expert review committee made up of senior academics, policy experts, and education administrators.

The committee assesses each proposal on its academic merit, methodological rigour, relevance to national educational priorities, potential for impact, and the applicant institution's capacity. Projects that clearly align with NIEPA's mandate and show strong potential to contribute to educational planning and administration are given priority for funding.