December 16, 2025
The ISRO–Academia Day was inaugurated by the Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO, at ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru, on 16 December 2025 in the presence of Scientific Secretary ISRO, Director SHAR, Director CBPO and Other senior most scientists. It was marking a significant step in further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the Indian Space Research Organisation and academic institutions across the country. The event witnessed the participation of around 150 professors from universities and academic institutions across India, along with senior ISRO Scientists and Engineers.
On this occasion, the Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO, released the RESPOND Basket 2025, comprising research problem statements aligned with ISRO’s current and future mission requirements. In his inaugural address, the Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO underscored the vital role of academia in contributing innovative ideas, advanced research, and skilled human resources to India’s expanding space programme, and highlighted the impact of the RESPOND programme in addressing complex technological challenges through collaborative research.
As part of the programme, ISRO Scientists had delivered detailed technical talks on the research topics listed in the RESPOND Basket 2025, providing academic participants with deeper insights into mission-driven requirements, expected outcomes, and potential areas of collaboration. The interactive sessions enabled meaningful exchange of ideas between ISRO and academia, further strengthening research linkages.
The RESPOND Basket 2025 invites submission of research proposals from various premier universities, and other recognized academic and R&D institutions in areas relevant to ISRO’s upcoming missions and national priorities. The last date for submission of research proposals is 31 January 2026.
The submission of these RESPOND BASKET 2025 Proposals will be in "I-GRASP portal"
The ISRO–Academia Day reaffirmed ISRO’s commitment to fostering strong academia–research partnerships and enabling academic institutions to play a pivotal role in realizing India’s future space missions.
All the RESPOND guidelines are also available
RESPOND BASKET 2025 PDF - 14 MB
For further queries if any, please email us at respond[at]isro[dot]gov[dot]in