Applications Open for PM Research Chair Scheme 2026 with Grants Up to ₹5 Crore
PM Research Chair Scheme 2026 Opens: Up to ₹5 Crore Research Grant on Offer for Overseas Indian Researchers
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The Indian Ministry of Education has launched the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026, inviting applications from Indian-origin researchers abroad. The program offers grants up to ₹5 crore and aims to enhance research in 13 priority sectors at top government institutions in India.
- 01The PMRC Scheme targets Indian-origin researchers and professionals from abroad to conduct research in India.
- 02Eligible host institutions include top-ranked Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru.
- 03The program offers three engagement categories: Young Research Fellows, Senior Fellows, and Research Chairs, based on post-PhD experience.
- 04Financial support includes annual fellowship fees, one-time research grants, and relocation benefits, with Research Chairs receiving up to ₹5 crore.
- 05Applications opened on June 1, 2023, through the PMRC portal.
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The Indian Ministry of Education has initiated the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026, aimed at attracting leading Indian-origin researchers and professionals from around the globe. This initiative encourages these experts to engage in advanced research at premier government higher education institutions and national research laboratories in India, including renowned institutions like the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru. The scheme focuses on 13 priority sectors, such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and climate change, and offers three categories for engagement: Young Research Fellows, Senior Fellows, and Research Chairs, based on their post-PhD experience. Financial incentives are substantial, with Research Chairs eligible for grants up to ₹5 crore along with various allowances. Applications for this program began on June 1, 2023, through the dedicated PMRC portal.
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The PMRC Scheme aims to enhance research capabilities in India by attracting top global talent, which can lead to advancements in critical sectors.
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