We are excited to announce the list of research grant proposals that passed the screening stage. The decisions were based on rigorous evaluation criteria, including the proposal’s alignment with the grant’s objectives, the feasibility of the project, and its potential for contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the respective field.
| S. N. | Title of the Research Proposal | Research Area | Affiliations |
| 1 | Computational Modelling of Sodium Ion Batteries and Techno-economic Assessment of Manufacture and Recycling in the Context of Nepal | 3 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University Kathmandu School of Engineering, Kathmandu University |
| 2 | Technical, Environmental, and Economic Potential Analysis of Briquetting Agricultural Waste in the Terai Region of Nepal | 3 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 3 | IoT-Enabled UAV System for Real-Time Landslide and Flood Monitoring in Nepal | 2 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 4 | Turning Wastewater Microplastics into Lightweight Composites for Low-Load Panels and UAV Prototypes in Nepal | 4 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University Kantipur Engineering College, Tribhuvan University |
| 5 | Urban flood driven contamination in Kathmandu Valley: Tracking pollution and assessing risk to Public Health | 5 | Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 6 | A Novel Contrastive Learning Framework for Differentiating Benign and Malignant Pancreatic Lesions on CT | 1 | Pashchimanchal Engineering College, Tribhuvan University |
| 7 | Reinforcement of FDM 3d Prints Through Strategic Insertion of Conventional Unprintable Materials During Controlled Print Interruptions | 4 | School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University |
| 8 | Optimum location for Deep Boring at Madesh Province | 5 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuwan University |
| 9 | Artificial Neural Network-Based Framework for Real-Time Seismic Damage Assessment of RC Buildings | 4 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 10 | A Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Framework for Adaptive, Scalable, Fault-Tolerant & Energy-efficient Load Balancing in Decentralized IoT Networks | 2 | National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University |
| 11 | Synergistic Effect of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash, Coconut fiber, and Recycled Aggregate on Mechanical, Thermal and Torsional Properties of Concrete | 4 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuwan University |
| 12 | Design, Optimization and Experimental Validation of a Novel Omni-Directional Spherical Wind Turbine for Urban Energy | 3 | Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 13 | Intelligent Elephant Detection and Non-Lethal Deterrent System for Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation | 1 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 14 | National Scale GLOF Susceptibility and Downstream Hazard Assessment of Nepal’s Glacial Lakes Using Multi-Model Simulations | 5 | Pulchwok Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 15 | A Community Driven Landslide Early Warning System for Nepal: Integrating Satellite Monitoring and Wireless Sensor Networks | 2 | Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Tribhuvan University |
| 16 | A Multi-Scale Investigation of Fire-Induced Damage in Structural Metals: From Microstructure to Predictive Modeling | 5 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 17 | A Comprehensive Assessment of Television White Space Availability in Nepal to Enable Rural Broadband Connectivity | 2 | Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Tribhuvan University |
| 18 | Design and Fabrication of Electric Three Wheeler for Trash Collection | 2 | Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Tribhuvan University |
| 19 | Safeguarding Nepal’s Heritage: Building AI-Powered Digital Twins to Preserve Cultural Heritage | 4 | Advanced College of Engineering and Management, Tribhuvan University |
| 20 | Development of a Solar–Battery Hybrid Fixed-Wing UAV for 24-Hour Endurance in High-Altitude Environmental Monitoring | 2 | Thapathali Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 21 | Hydropower and Climate Resilience in Nepal: A Bottom up Approach | 5 | Pulchowk Campus, Tribhuvan University |
| 22 | Evaluating the Feasibility and Potential of Chemical Looping Combustion for Sustainable Clean Energy | 3 | Pashchimanchal Engineering College, Tribhuvan University |
| 23 | Quantum Dots-Embedded Laser-Induced Graphene Enabling High-Performance Acetone Gas Sensor for Artificial Intelligence-Empowered Human Breath Analysis | 2 | National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University |
| 24 | Quantifying Bagmati Basin Runoff Response to Land Use Change Using SWAT and Machine Learning | 5 | National College of Engineering, Tribhuvan University |
We extend our sincere gratitude to all the applicants for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to advancing research in their respective fields. We understand the time and effort invested in preparing and submitting the research grant proposals and are truly appreciative of your contributions.
Thank you for your continued support and interest in our research grant program. We look forward to the submission of detailed proposals. The template, which must be followed to prepare the detailed proposal, will be emailed soon.
With the extension of the deadline to submit the initial proposal for screening purposes, the timeline has been rescheduled as follows:
I. Timeline (Prior to Awarding Grant):
- Detail Proposal Submission Deadline: 20th January 2026
- Notice for Final Presentation for Selected Applicant: 3rd April 2026
- Final Presentation for Selected Candidate: 21st-25th April, 2026
- Grant Award Notifications: 9th May 2026
J. Timeline (Following Grant Award)
- Release of Grant Fund (First Portion): First/Second Week of June, 2026
- Beginning of the Project: June 2026
- Mid-term Report: Milestone 1: Submission of Deliverables: November 2026
- Project Completion: Milestone 2: Submission of Deliverables: June 2027
- Final Report followed by a presentation: July 2027
Thank you for your support and understanding.
Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact our research and development unit at [Email: rdu@nce.edu.np] or [Ph. No. (01)-5151387/5151170].