Twenty six faculty members from SRM University-AP, Amaravati have been awarded grants from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) and other national bodies.A statement released by the University on Wednesday said that since January 2026, SRM AP researchers have secured 24 sponsored research projects and consultancy projects worth ₹13.71 crores from prestigious funding agencies, including the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Sree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Translational Research Grant, and the National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM).The funded projects span a diverse range of disciplines, including advanced materials and devices, bioscience for human health, waste-to-wealth and literature and mathematics. The research project on genomic surveillance-driven phage therapy received ₹1.76 crores, the highest funding among the projects on the list, while the Indo-French project on plasmid-mediated phage resistance secured ₹99.9 lakhs.Vice Chancellor of the University Ch Satish Kumar congratulated the faculty members and research teams for their outstanding achievement in advancing high-quality research. “The success of our faculty in securing competitive research grants is a testament to the vibrant research culture that we continue to nurture at SRM University-AP. I am confident that these projects will lead to impactful discoveries, strengthen collaborations with leading institutions, create opportunities for our students, and contribute meaningfully to society,” he said and also encouraged the research cohort to now work towards securing major international research grants.Deans of the schools of Engineering and Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Business Studies also expressed appreciation to the Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators and their research cohort for their dedication, perseverance and commitment that drove this achievement. Published - July 01, 2026 09:57 pm IST