The Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India has announced a call for research proposals, fellowships, and grants for the year 2024-25. This initiative aims to support and promote scientific research, innovation, and academic excellence across various fields.
Key Highlights
- The call is open to researchers, scientists, and academicians from India and abroad.
- Funding is available for a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to medical sciences, engineering, social sciences, and humanities.
- The grants can be used to cover expenses such as equipment, consumables, travel, and research staff.
- In addition to research grants, the government is also offering fellowships to support young and mid-career researchers.
- The application process involves submitting detailed research proposals, which will be evaluated by expert committees based on criteria such as scientific merit, feasibility, and potential impact.
- The selected proposals and fellowship recipients will receive funding and support from the government to carry out their research activities.
There are 8 components under which the researcher can apply –
- Short term studentship (1st and 2nd year student)
- MDS thesis support
- Short-Term National Fellowship
- Long-Term National Fellowship
- Women Scientific Fellowship
- Biomedical Research Grant for NRI
- Support to institutes for training in biomedical research
- Start-up grants for fellows.
Application Process and Deadlines
The application process for the 2024-25 research proposals, fellowships, and grants is now open. Interested individuals and institutions must submit their applications by the specified deadlines, which vary depending on the specific program.
Detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and application forms are available on the official website of the Government of India’s research funding agencies. Applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines carefully and seek assistance if needed.
Applications may be submitted online through the web portal of DHR: https://schemes.dhr.gov.in/
Details of the eligibility, terms & conditions, and guidelines of the program are available on DHR http://bit.ly/3K8E4PP
