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Call for Follow-on Research Grant under ICMR- Intramural Research Program-2026

by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

The Follow-on Research Grant under the ICMR Intramural Research Program supports intramural researchers in advancing promising results, innovation ideas and technologies from previous ICMR grants towards the next stages of development and commercialization.

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Who this is for
  • Intramural researchers
  • Researchers with previous ICMR grants
  • Projects linked to previous ICMR-funded research
  • Incremental research leading towards commercialization

About this scheme

Under the intramural research program, ICMR proposes to launch a Follow-on Research Grant to help intramural researchers bridge the gap between initial funding cycles and commercialization. It provides funding to transform promising results and leads from prior ICMR grants into the next stages of development and commercialization.

The Follow-on Research Grant intends to leverage the transformation of research leads, innovation ideas and new technologies generated through previous ICMR grants to the next level. The follow-on proposal must be linked to previous ICMR grants and demonstrate incremental research.

Who can apply

  • Proposal must be linked to previous ICMR grants.
  • Proposal must demonstrate incremental research.

Benefits & funding

Headline support

Up to Rs. 8 Crores

  • Funding up to ₹8 Crores.
  • Maximum project duration of three years.
  • Additional period of up to 6 months for preparatory activities with no additional costs.

How the application process works

The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in your own name.

  1. 1

    Submit the application online using the ICMR i-ePMS Portal during the active call for proposals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum grant amount?

Up to ₹8 Crores.

What is the project duration?

A maximum period of three years with an additional period of up to 6 months for preparatory activities (with no additional costs).

How can applications be submitted?

Applications can be submitted online using the ICMR i-ePMS Portal during active calls for proposals.

When does the call open?

1st July 2026 at 10:00 hrs.

What is the application deadline?

31st July 2026 at 17:00 hrs.

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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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