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Global Research Programs

NSF / World Bank / ADB
Research Initiatives

Advancing knowledge through collaborative research funded by the National Science Foundation, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank — driving innovation and sustainable development across emerging economies.

48+Active Projects
$12MTotal Funding
26Partner Countries
180+Researchers
Funding Organizations

Our Research Partners

Collaborative grants and research programs supported by leading international development and scientific institutions.

National Science Foundation

United States · Est. 1950

NSF-funded research at Daffodil Global focuses on computational science, information technology infrastructure, and STEM capacity building in South and Southeast Asia.

STEM Education Computational Science ICT Infrastructure Data Analytics
9 Active Grants

World Bank Group

International · Est. 1944

World Bank partnerships drive research into poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and sustainable urban development across Bangladesh and neighboring countries in the region.

Poverty Reduction Urban Development Financial Inclusion Policy Research
17 Active Grants

Asian Development Bank

Asia-Pacific · Est. 1966

ADB-supported initiatives address climate resilience, energy transition, and digital economy growth. Daffodil Global leads regional technical studies and pilot programs.

Climate Resilience Digital Economy Energy Transition Green Finance
22 Active Grants
Thematic Focus

Core Research Areas

Eight strategic domains where our research teams generate evidence-based knowledge and policy insights.

Digital Transformation

ICT policy, e-governance, and digital infrastructure for emerging markets.

Climate & Sustainability

Environmental policy, green technology adoption, and disaster risk reduction.

Financial Inclusion

Microfinance, mobile banking access, and capital market development.

STEM Education

University curriculum reform, research capacity, and skills development.

Health & Social Policy

Public health systems, social protection, and community welfare programs.

Governance & Policy

Institutional reform, anti-corruption, and evidence-based policymaking.

Agriculture & Food

Food security, agri-tech innovation, and rural livelihoods research.

Energy & Infrastructure

Renewable energy, smart grids, and sustainable urban infrastructure.

Milestones

Research Timeline

Key developments in our international research collaboration journey.

2024 – Ongoing

ADB Climate Resilience Program Phase III

Expanded scope covering eight districts in Bangladesh with climate adaptation modeling and community pilot programs.

2023

NSF STEM Capacity Building Grant Awarded

$2.4M grant to expand computational science education and research infrastructure at partner universities.

2022

World Bank Urban Development Study Launch

Multi-country research initiative on sustainable urbanization covering Dhaka, Colombo, and Kathmandu metropolitan areas.

2021

ADB Digital Economy Research Partnership

Joint research program on fintech adoption, digital infrastructure gaps, and policy frameworks for South Asia.

2019

First NSF Collaborative Research Award

Inaugural NSF grant marking Daffodil Global's entry into internationally-funded scientific research programs.

Collaborators

Partner Institutions

Academic and institutional partners across the region.

DIU
Daffodil International University
BUET
Bangladesh Univ. of Engineering & Technology
IIT
Indian Institute of Technology (Delhi)
MIT
MIT Media Lab (Cambridge, USA)
NUS
National University of Singapore
AIT
Asian Institute of Technology
UBC
University of British Columbia

Ready to contribute to global research?

Submit a research proposal or collaborate with our teams on ongoing NSF, World Bank, or ADB-funded initiatives.