Organisation Name:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Application Deadline:
13 November 2026
About Organisation
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is India’s leading national organisation for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical and health research. Operating under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, ICMR supports scientific institutions, universities, hospitals, and research organisations working to improve healthcare outcomes. Through its research funding programmes, ICMR encourages the development of innovative medical technologies, diagnostic systems, and healthcare interventions. Its National Initiative for Reliable Medical Device Development and Assessment Network (NIRMAN) aims to strengthen India’s medical device research and development ecosystem.
About the Grant
The ICMR NIRMAN–AT Centres for Advanced Research Grant 2026 supports the establishment of specialised research centres focused on assistive technology development and assessment. The programme aims to strengthen India’s capacity to design, develop, validate, and evaluate technologies that improve independence, accessibility, and quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Supported research may include assistive devices, mobility solutions, rehabilitation technologies, communication tools, accessibility innovations, and other medical technologies addressing disability-related challenges.
The programme offers funding of up to ₹15 crore per Centre for Advanced Research for a maximum period of five years. The initiative is intended to support multidisciplinary research involving medical, engineering, and technical expertise, with an emphasis on developing technologies that can move towards practical adoption.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include recognised research institutions and organisations meeting ICMR’s institutional requirements. The proposal must be led by an eligible Principal Investigator with the necessary scientific experience and institutional affiliation. Applicants must demonstrate access to appropriate research infrastructure and multidisciplinary expertise in medical sciences, engineering, and assistive technology development.
The programme requires at least one Co-Principal Investigator from the same institution as the Principal Investigator. Institutions should demonstrate their capacity to undertake advanced research, technology development, validation, and assessment activities. NGOs and other research organisations should carefully review the specific eligibility and registration requirements in the official guidelines.
How to Apply?
Interested institutions should visit the official ICMR website and download the revised NIRMAN–AT call document. Applicants should prepare a detailed research proposal describing the proposed Centre, its research objectives, technical capabilities, institutional infrastructure, multidisciplinary team, implementation strategy, and financial requirements.
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the ICMR e-PMS portal under the designated NIRMAN–AT call. Applicants should complete the required Principal Investigator profile and upload the proposal and supporting documents before the closing date.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is
13 November 2026
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
