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DHR Human Resource Development Scheme - Call for Research Proposals 2026–27

DHR/ICMR call for fellowships and grants under the HRD Scheme for advanced training and research in biomedical, clinical, and health sciences for the year 2026–27.

Deadline

Expired - 30 May 2026

Eligibility

Eligible applicants from UGC-recognised universities, research institutions, medical/dental colleges, and Institutes of National Importance. Ethics clearance required for human/animal research. All awards subject to Technical Evaluation Committee approval and fund availability.

Description

The Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, invites online research proposals for the year 2026–27 under the Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme, which aims to provide opportunities for advanced training in biomedical and health research and to create a pool of trained and experienced human resources in India.

Components of the Scheme:

  1. Short-Term Studentship (STS) — Deadline: 30 May 2026
  2. MD/MS/DM/MCH/DNB/DrNB/MDS Thesis Support Program — Deadline: 30 May 2026
  3. Women Scientist Fellowship — Deadline: 30 May 2026
  4. NRI/PIO/OCI Research Support Programme — Deadline: 30 May 2026
  5. Support to Institutions and Scientific Professionals/Bodies/Associations — Deadline: 30 May 2026
  6. Start-Up Grant for Induction into Biomedical & Health Research — Deadline: 30 May 2026
  7. International Travel Grant Support for Non-DHR/ICMR Scientists & Researchers — Rolling basis
  8. Workshops Funding Grant in Biomedical Research — Rolling basis

Eligibility: Eligible applicants from UGC-recognised universities, research institutions, medical/dental colleges, and Institutes of National Importance.

Key Conditions:

  • All projects involving research on human beings/animals must be cleared by the Human Ethics Committee/Animal Ethics Committee of the respective institute.
  • All fellowships are subject to approval by the Technical Evaluation Committee/Project Approval Committee and availability of funds.
  • Detailed eligibility, terms & conditions, and guidelines are available on the DHR website.

Submission: Online through the DHR web-portal at https://schemes.dhr.gov.in

Contact: Queries may be raised through the e-PMS Portal of DHR. Signed by Dr. Tushar Karmarkar, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health Research.

Reference No.: R.12019/07/2024-HR I/3856491/2026

Subject Areas

Medical ResearchClinical ResearchPublic HealthBiochemistryPharmacologyImmunologyMicrobiology

Career Stages

Early CareerMid CareerSenior

Eligible Institutions

Central UniversityState UniversityPrivate UniversityMedical College / AIIMSICMR InstituteIIT / NIT / IISc

Important Links

Original Notification

Official call for proposals

Call Details & Templates

Scheme page with guidelines, templates & documents

Apply / Login - DHR e-PMS Portal

Go to the application portal to submit

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