Organisation Name:
The Department of Health Research (DHR)
Application Deadline:
30 November 2026
About Organisation
The Department of Health Research (DHR) operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It works to strengthen India’s health research ecosystem by promoting scientific capacity, supporting research institutions, and encouraging the development of evidence-based healthcare solutions. Through its Human Resource Development initiatives, DHR supports the training and professional development of medical and health researchers. The department aims to strengthen research capabilities across institutions and geographical regions, particularly where additional scientific infrastructure and specialist expertise are needed.
About the Grant
The DHR Human Resource Development Sub-Scheme for Health Research 2026–27 invites research proposals from eligible applicants based in the Northeastern Region of India.
The programme aims to strengthen research capabilities among medical and health research professionals by supporting advanced training, scientific collaboration, and research development.
The current call includes two specific opportunities: the Women Scientist Fellowship Programme and the NRI/PIO/OCI Research Support Programme. These initiatives aim to strengthen participation in health research, improve scientific collaboration, and support the development of research expertise in eligible Northeastern institutions.
The programme is particularly relevant to researchers working in medicine, public health, biomedical sciences, and related health research disciplines.
The official announcement does not specify a single consolidated grant amount for both programme components. Applicants should consult the individual scheme guidelines for the applicable financial support and conditions.
Who can Apply?
The call is restricted to eligible applicants from the Northeastern states of India, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura.
Eligible applicants must satisfy the academic, professional, institutional, and research-related requirements specified under the respective Women Scientist Fellowship Programme or NRI/PIO/OCI Research Support Programme.
Researchers should review the individual scheme guidelines to understand the required qualifications, institutional affiliation, research experience, and other conditions. Projects involving human participants or animals must also obtain the appropriate ethical approvals.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants should visit the official Department of Health Research website and download the relevant programme guidelines and application documents. Applicants should identify the appropriate funding category and prepare their research proposals according to the prescribed requirements.
Applications must be submitted online through the Department of Health Research’s Electronic Project Proposal Management System (e-PMS). Researchers should complete the application form, upload the required supporting documents, and submit their proposals before the closing date.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 30 November 2026
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
