ANRF + IIT Mandi National Webinar
Competition 2026

Organized by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in collaboration with IIT Mandi to promote scientific outreach, public engagement, and accessible research communication across India.

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Submission Opens May 18, 2026

Submission Deadline June 25, 2026

Research Conclave 13-14 August 2026 · IIT Mandi

Timeline

Important Dates

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May 18, 2026

Submissions Open

The application portal goes live. Eligible ANRF-funded researchers can begin submitting their webinar entries.

NOW OPEN

Jun 25, 2026

Submissions Close

Final deadline for all webinar entries and Google Form submissions. No extensions will be granted.

Mid July, 2026

Phase I Results Announced

Shortlisted candidates from Phase I will be notified and invited to the Research Conclave at IIT Mandi.

Aug 13-14, 2026

Research X Impact Conclave

Interaction and presentations at IIT Mandi campus, Kamand, Himachal Pradesh.

IN-PERSON

Research Communication

Research Beyond Publications

Webinars go beyond communication of the scientific discovery — it can be used to inform how your work creates downstream scientific, technological, and societal impact.

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Inclusive Science Communication

Science belongs to
every language.

The ANRF + IIT Mandi National Webinar Competition encourages webinars in vernacular Indian languages, bilingual formats, and multilingual science communication.

हिन्दी தமிழ் বাংলা മലയാളം English తెలుగు ಕನ್ನಡ मराठी ગુજરાતી ਪੰਜਾਬੀ অসমীয়া ଓଡ଼ିଆ संस्कृतम् اردو

Participation

How to Apply

Four simple steps to enter the national competition.

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Record Your Webinar

Record a clear, engaging webinar on your ANRF-funded research topic using any medium of your choice — Google Meet, Zoom, screen recording, or a simple camera setup.

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Upload to YouTube

Upload your webinar to YouTube as a public video with an appropriate title, description, and acknowledgement of ANRF funding in the caption, as per Guideline specifications.

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Share on LinkedIn

Publicize your webinar on LinkedIn using the official hashtags #ANRFWebinarCompetition2026 and #IITMandi for wider dissemination.

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Submit Your Entry

Complete the official submission form with your YouTube link, LinkedIn post URL, institutional affiliation, and ANRF grant details.

Resources

How-to Resources

Learn how to prepare and record an effective webinar submission.

How to record your webinar — Tips using Google Meet & other tools

Strategies for Scientific Communication — A practical resource on scientific communication strategies from IIIT Hyderabad

Example Webinars

Watch examples of excellent science communication from Indian researchers.

Tissue Solidification through Cell Division — Prof. Sumantra Sarkar, IISc Bangalore

PMECRG Lightning Talk Series — PMECRG Lightning talk series, showing examples of short form project presentations

Scientific Communication Playlist — A playlist of scientific communication examples, from the Raman Research Institute.

Quantum Cheshire Cat Effect — Quantum Cheshire Cat Effect, Raman Research Institute

Rules & Guidelines

Key Guidelines

Ensure your submission meets all requirements before the deadline.

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Eligibility

Open to all #ANRF and erstwhile #SERB supported researchers — including Principal Investigators, Co-PIs, and postdoctoral researchers working on ANRF-funded projects at any recognized Indian institution.

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Video Duration

Webinars must be no longer than 8 minutes. The content should be accessible to a general educated audience, not just specialists in the field.

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Language

Submissions may be in English or any Indian language. Vernacular and bilingual presentations are encouraged to maximize reach and impact.

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Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated on scientific accuracy, clarity of communication, audience engagement, and appropriate use of presentation and AI tools.

See Detailed Guidelines

ANRF + IIT Mandi National Webinar Competition 2026