Call for Proposals

Call for Investigator-initiated Research Proposals for First in World Challenge Grants (2026)

Over the years, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has encouraged researchers within and outside ICMR by providing funding support through various research schemes. Inspired by Chandrayan-3’s landing on the south pole of the moon, making India the first

country to do so, ICMR had launched the “First in the World Challenge” research grant to support innovative, out of the box ideas from researchers across the country.

Eligibility:
  1. The proposals can be initiated by an individual or by a team of researchers (either single or multiple institutes)
  2. Each team application must designate ONE Principal Investigator from the team, who will be responsible for technical, administrative and financial management of project.
  3. Scientist/Faculty working at Govt. Medical colleges/INIs/ ICMR institutes/universities/recognized research and development laboratories and NGOs are eligible.

Ministry/Department:Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

 Last date: Monday, November 30, 2026

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