Grants & Financial Support

Empowering inclusive participation at Tropical BioSummit'25 through comprehensive financial assistance programs for students and researchers

Available Grant Programs

Supporting deserving students and researchers to participate in the summit

Important Deadline

Last date for abstract submission: November 7, 2025

CTBC Advance Research Grant

For Low-Income Students

The Centre for Tropical Biodiversity Conservation (CTBC) is committed to supporting talented students from low-income backgrounds to participate in Tropical BioSummit'25. This grant provides financial assistance to ensure that economic constraints do not hinder academic participation.

Grant Benefits:

  • Partial or full registration fee waiver
  • Travel allowance support (subject to availability)
  • Access to all conference sessions and materials

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Currently enrolled as a student (UG/PG/PhD)
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Abstract accepted for presentation
  • Letter of recommendation from institution
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Apply Online

Fill the Google Form with required details

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Submit Documents

Upload necessary certificates

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Review Process

Application reviewed by committee

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Notification

Receive grant approval status

SC/ST Registration Fee Reimbursement

ICAR SC/ST Sub Plan

In line with its commitment to inclusive academic participation, the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) has sanctioned full reimbursement of registration fees for SC/ST students attending Tropical BioSummit 2025, under the ICAR Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Sub Plan.

Official Sanction

As per the official order issued by the University, SC/ST students participating in the Summit will be registered without paying any fee, and their registration charges will be met from the ICAR SC/ST Sub Plan fund.

Program Benefits:

  • 100% registration fee reimbursement
  • Direct payment from ICAR SC/ST Sub Plan fund

Required Documents:

  • Valid SC/ST community certificate
  • Recommendation letter from Head of Department
  • Valid proof of registration
  • Student ID card
  • Aadhaar card (for verification)
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Register

Complete conference registration

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Submit Documents

Provide SC/ST certificate & HOD letter

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Verification

Documents verified by KUFOS

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Fee Waiver

Registration fee waived upon approval

Important Note

Tropical BioSummit 2025, jointly organized by KUFOS and the Centre for Tropical Biodiversity Conservation (CTBC) from November 19–21, 2025, provides a dynamic platform for students, researchers, and professionals to engage in discussions on tropical biodiversity, marine ecosystems, and sustainable future.

Need Help?

For any queries regarding grant applications or the reimbursement process, please contact our support team at info@tropicalbiosummit.org or call +91 6282123198. Our team is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM IST.