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