We invite you to apply for an event spot for the 8th edition of the India Science Festival (ISF), ISF 2027, organised by the non-profit organisation Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology (FAST India). The festival will be held in Pune in January 2027.
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About India Science Festival
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India Science Festival (ISF) is the country’s largest non-governmental celebration of science and technology. ISF serves as a vibrant platform that brings together scientists, industry leaders, policymakers, government officials, and the public to spark meaningful conversations and collaborations within the S&T ecosystem.
With a wide array of engaging events and experiences, ISF aims to inspire curiosity, foster scientific thinking, and build a deeper appreciation for science among young people and the wider community.
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Committed to the belief that science should be accessible to all, ISF is free and open to everyone.​
About Call for Applications
As we prepare for another exciting edition of the India Science Festival, we invite individuals and organizations from India and around the world to submit their proposals to host events at the festival.
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We are looking for innovative, engaging, and original ideas across the following formats
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Booths
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Installations
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Performances
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Miscellaneous (Quiz/ Just a Minute/ Theatre/ Science Show and more)
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Join us in shaping a festival that sparks curiosity, celebrates creativity, and brings science closer to people of all ages.
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Why apply?
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Make your mark at the India Science Festival 2027 by hosting an event that celebrates science and technology in innovative ways. Inspire thousands, promote your work, and leave a lasting impact on attendees from across India and beyond.
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Successful applicants will
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Host an event at ISF 2027: Selected proposals will be featured at the festival, with event costs, travel, and accommodation in Pune fully covered by FAST India
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Gain official recognition: Be acknowledged as an official ISF collaborators
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Boost your visibility: Showcase your work and organization to a diverse and engaged audience
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Build valuable connections: Network with leading scientists, technologists, and innovators from India and around the world
Types of Events You Can Submit Proposals For*
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Workshop
ISF features a wide range of hands-on workshops for young adults and the general public. Submit your application for organising a unique workshop, preferably on a cutting-edge topic of science and technology. The workshop should be designed with a specific target audience in mind and must be highly creative and interactive. The duration of each workshop should not exceed 90 mins.
We are specifically looking for workshops targeted at young adults and undergraduate students offering them insights of latest developments in scientific research and innovation.
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Installation
Submit proposals for exquisite and meaningful collaborations between science and art (street art, multimedia art, etc.) that could become a stop spot for festival visitors, provoking them to critically think and engage with you at the installation.
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Deeptech and Sci-comm Exhibits and Booths
Submit proposals for booths preferably with interactive exhibits, which are attractive enough to get people’s attention and expansive enough to explain your science/project/initiative to a general audience. Proposals demonstrating deep science and technology concepts/models/experiments will be preferred. Research laboratories and PhD students are encouraged to apply showcasing demo prototypes, proofs of concepts, working models, etc.
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Performance
Another medium blending deep science and creative art in a stage/theatre performance. Submit proposals for performances that will showcase the expression of science (abstract, complex ideas/concepts, etc.) via artistic means to ignite curiosity, stimulate dialogue, and evoke profound emotional responses from the audience.
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Miscellaneous
Think your proposal can’t be confined to the boundaries of the above categories? Have any other creative ideas that need a category of their own? Submit your out-of-box proposals as miscellaneous ideas.
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*Please do not submit research project proposals for grants/funding. These will not be considered for ISF 2027.
Application process
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Submit your event proposals for ISF 2027 through the online application form latest by 11:59 pm IST, 30th June 2026 using the submit button below.
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Stages of application
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Stage 1: Proposal submission
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Stage 2: Interviews with shortlisted applicants
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Stage 3: Detailed proposal submission by shortlisted applicants (only if required)
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Stage 4: Final results
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Proposal structure
You are required to structure your event proposal in the following format in no more than 750 words. You can download the template, create your proposal in it, and submit it as a pdf in the application form.
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Title of the proposed event: A tentative title would suffice at this stage.
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Introduction: Establish the context and objective of the event.
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Science and technology concept: Explain the science/technology concept/model/experiment you propose to showcase at the event. Make sure to strike a balance between simplicity and depth.
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Your approach: Mention the details of how you are going to meet the said objective and how you shall implement the event. This may include props, interactive activities, and strategies for audience engagement.
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Value proposition: Mention what makes your approach/idea/implementation unique, and how you think the audience will benefit from it.
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Support required from FAST India: This includes any consultation/implementation/logistical support that you may need from us.
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Previous work: Add links to your previous work samples to enable us to better gauge your expertise in engaging with the audience
Evaluation
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Proposals aligning with the thematic areas of new cutting-edge science and technology, public science, science and art, STEM careers, and science policy will be rated highly. Specifically for booths, proposals demonstrating deep science and technology concepts/models/experiments will be preferred.
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Proposals showing a clear link between your approach and value proposition will have higher chances of acceptance.
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Preference will be given to events that demonstrate a commitment to best-practice science communication and providing a high-quality experience to the audience.
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Proposals trivialising science or propounding inaccurate or pseudo-science will be straightaway disqualified.
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Timeline
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Application opens: May 2026
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​Interviews with shortlisted applicants: September-October 2026
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Detailed proposal submission by shortlisted applicants (only if required): dates will be shared on email
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Results declared: December 2026