The Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has invited research proposals under the Human Resource Development (HRD) Sub-Scheme for Health Research.
The call is open to eligible applicants from the Northeastern Region of India.
The initiative aims to strengthen advanced research capacity in medical and health research.
Eligible researchers can submit their proposals by 30 November 2026.
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DHR HRD Research Proposals 2026-27: Key Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Human Resource Development (HRD) Sub-Scheme for Health Research |
| Organisation | Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Year | 2026-27 |
| Region | Northeastern Region of India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | DHR e-PMS Portal |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
Who Can Apply?
The current call invites eligible applicants from the following Northeastern States of India:
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Sikkim
- Tripura
Programmes Covered Under the Call
Research proposals are invited under the following two programmes:
1. Women Scientist Fellowship Programme
The call includes the Women Scientist Fellowship Programme under the HRD Sub-Scheme for Health Research.
Eligible women scientists from the Northeastern States can check the detailed programme guidelines and eligibility conditions before submitting their proposals.
2. NRI/PIO/OCI Research Support Programme
The second programme is the NRI/PIO/OCI Research Support Programme.
Applicants falling under the relevant NRI/PIO/OCI categories should refer to the official DHR guidelines for detailed eligibility and application requirements.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the e-PMS web portal of the Department of Health Research.