LOTUS Programme by JST

Call for Applications – JST LOTUS Programme 2026

Applications are now open for the JST LOTUS Programme 2026, supported by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), to promote India–Japan research collaboration through joint research and researcher mobility.

Faculty members interested in collaborating with Japanese researchers are encouraged to explore potential collaborators through the faculty/researcher databases shared by partner universities:

• Tohoku University: Researcher Database
• Tsukuba University: Researcher Database
• Nagaoka University: Researcher Database

Once you identify a potential collaborator, you may kindly indicate your interest through the following form:

Expression of Interest Form

Please note that applications to the LOTUS Programme must be submitted by the collaborating Principal Investigator from the Japanese institution.

Faculty members are encouraged to initiate discussions with potential collaborators at the earliest due to the limited timeline.

For institutional support or queries, please contact the Office of Global Engagement at outbound@ge.iitm.ac.in.