This document announces a call for research proposals in geospatial information science and engineering focused on standards from the Open Geospatial Consortium. The Department of Science and Technology in India is offering grants to support short-term research projects lasting one year. Eligible proposals should contribute to developing and applying OGC standards to further spatial data infrastructure in India. Proposals are due by July 30, 2012 and will be peer reviewed with funding decisions made within a month.