Extramural Grants
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) provides financial assistance for Indian scientists working outside ICMR institutes to conduct research in the fields of medicine, public health, and allied disciplines aimed at improving health of Indians under its Extramural Research Programme.
There are three types of Extramural Research Grants:
1. Investigator Initiated Research Proposals - Small Grant
2. Investigator Initiated Research Proposals - Intermediate Grant
3. Centre for Advanced Research (CAR)
Funding: Upto 2 crores per project
Duration: Maximum 4 years
Funding for projects that are clearly defined and time-limited, aiming to achieve specific, measurable objectives aligned with ICMR priorities.
Preference will be given to multidisciplinary projects addressing priority diseases and conditions.
Additionally, research proposals that build on findings from previous ICMR grants will be prioritized for funding.
Funding: Between 2-8 crores per project
Duration: Maximum 4 years
Funding for projects that focus on addressing key health issues by validating or evaluating interventions with established proof of concept.
These studies must build on documented evidence and aim for significant impact, contributing to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation. Expected outcomes include patents, commercial products, or influential publications. Multi-site studies are particularly encouraged to maximize the project's reach and effectiveness.
Funding: Upto 15 crores per CAR
Duration: 5 years
Funding to Centres for Advanced Research (CAR) to support advanced studies by experienced research teams.
Preference will be given to teams focusing on the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, or rehabilitation of diseases or conditions. ICMR will identify priority areas through an open Call for Proposals.
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