ICMR Call for Funding under Intramural Research Program, Apply by 9 March 2026

Intramural grants up to INR 8 crores for randomized clinical trials

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a Call for Funding for Clinical Trials under its Intramural Research Program. Proposals from ICMR institutes are invited to conduct high-quality, academic, and non-regulatory Randomised Clinical Trials (RCTs). This initiative aims to generate high-quality evidence that influences national health policy and clinical guidelines. Interested researchers/scientists can … Read more

Call for Proposals for DBT, ICMR & SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026

Call for Proposals for DBT, ICMR & SNSF Joint Research Projects 2026

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) have officially launched the Joint Research Projects (JRP) Call 2026 under the Indo-Swiss Joint Research Programme (ISJRP). The initiative supports collaborative research between India and Switzerland. The notification is officially released on 2 Feb, 2026. Interested Researchers can … Read more

ICMR Invites EoI for Research Using INDIAB Biobank Samples: Apply by March 16, 2026

Expression of Interest (EoI) for Research on ICMR-INDIAB Study Biobank Samples

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has officially invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible Indian researchers and institutions to conduct high-impact research using ICMR-INDIAB Study Biobank samples. Indian researchers/institutions who wish to address biomedical, clinical, translational, or public health questions can apply online by 16 March 2026. This opportunity enables researchers to access … Read more

ICMR Call for Proposals 2026: ANVESHAN & Follow-on SMALL Extramural Grants

ICMR Call for Proposals 2026 ANVESHAN Follow on SMALL Extramural Grants

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is receiving Research Proposals under the ANVESHAN Extramural Grants and the newly introduced ICMR Follow-on SMALL Extramural Grants. The ICMR has created a new category of ‘Follow-on Research Grant’ to leverage the transformation ofresearch-leads generated through its previous grants to the next steps. This funding opportunity supports high-quality, … Read more

ICMR Call for Data Contribution on Gestational Weight Gain in India | Last Date 20 Feb 2026

ICMR Call for Data Contribution Understanding Gestational Weight Gain and Maternal-Newborn Outcomes in India

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites researchers and institutions to contribute data to a national collaborative study on gestational weight gain among Indian women. Gestational weight gain (GWG) plays a crucial role in the health of both mothers and their newborns. Inadequate or excessive weight gain during pregnancy may result in complications such … Read more

Department of Health Research invites applications for Short term and Long term Fellowship

Medical Fellowship

The Department of Health Research (DHR) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, is accepting applications for Short Term and Long Term Fellowship Abroad for the year 2025-26. This fellowship programme is intended to create a pool of talented health research personnel by providing training and exposure to the latest advancements … Read more

Call for Proposals for Research Fellowships and Grants under the HRD Scheme for Health Research

HRD Scheme for Health Research

The Department of Health Research invites Research Proposals for the year 2025–26 for Fellowships and Grants under the “Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme for Health Research.” The Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme aims to provide opportunities for advanced training in Biomedical and Health Research and create a pool of trained and experienced human resources in … Read more