New Delhi (India), June 3: The Department of Higher Education has invited applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026.
The flagship national initiative aims to connect global Indian talent with India’s scientific and innovation future.
The scheme will link global Indian talent with the country’s rapidly expanding research, development, innovation and technology ecosystem across 13 thematic areas of national priority, including Advanced Computing, Semiconductors and Cybersecurity.
The participating institutions and fellows will be selected through a rigorous process overseen by an Empowered Committee.
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It added that PMRC Fellows will receive fellowship and research grant support, access to laboratories and research infrastructure, and opportunities to work with leading government institutions in the country.
Detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria and application procedures are available on the PMRC Portal.
Participating institutions and fellows will be selected through a rigorous process overseen by an Empowered Committee chaired by the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India.
PMRC Fellows will receive fellowship and research grant support, access to laboratories and research infrastructure and opportunities to work with leading government institutions in India.
Host Institutions under the Scheme will benefit through international academic collaborations, engagement with globally accomplished researchers and professionals, and expanded research and innovation activities in priority sectors.
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The Scheme provides opportunities for engagement under three categories namely Young Research Fellows for early career researchers, Senior Research Fellows for experienced researchers, and Research Chairs for globally accomplished research leaders.
Eligible Fellows under the PMRC Scheme include accomplished Indian origin researchers, scientists, and professionals, including Indian Nationals working abroad, OCI cardholders, and Persons of Indian Origin.
The Scheme aims to attract accomplished Indian origin researchers and professionals from leading global institutions and industries with outstanding achievements in research, innovation, and technology.
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Eligible Host Institutions include Government Higher Educational Institutions ranked among the Top 100 in NIRF Overall or Engineering categories, or Top 50 in the NIRF Research category, along with top national laboratories and research institutions under agencies such as Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), among others.
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