PM Research Chair Scheme Launched To Bring Top Global Indian Researchers Back Home
PM Research Chair Scheme Launched To Bring Top Global Indian Researchers Back Home Reported By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 14:42 IST The selected fellows
PM Research Chair Scheme Launched To Bring Top Global Indian Researchers Back Home Reported By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 14:42 IST The selected fellows will receive fellowship and research grant, access to laboratories and research infrastructure and opportunities to work with India’s leading research agencies Rapid Read According to the ministry, the long-term plan is to strengthen India’s research and innovation ecosystem by placing global experts in top government universities, national laboratories and research centres across the country. (AI generated image) India has invited applications for its new flagship programme to invite accomplished Indian-origin accomplished researchers, scientists, technologists and industry professionals across the world to work with India’s leading institutions and conduct cutting-edge research in the country. Announced by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) scheme is part of government’s broader effort to deepen international research collaboration and advance work in strategically important fields, by offering research grants, relocation support and access to advanced research infrastructure.
As many as 13 thematic areas of national priority have been included under the scheme. The selected fellows will receive fellowship and research grant support, access to laboratories and research infrastructure and opportunities to work with India’s leading government institutions under Department of Science and Technology (DST), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), among others. The applications are now open for all accomplished Indian origin researchers, scientists, and professionals, including Indian Nationals working abroad, OCI cardholders, and Persons of Indian Origin with outstanding achievements in research, innovation, and technology. According to the ministry, the long-term plan is to strengthen India’s research and innovation ecosystem by placing global experts in top government universities, national laboratories and research centres across the country. The 13 focus areas includes advanced Computing (AI, Quantum Computing & Supercomputing), semiconductors, energy, sustainability & climate Change, cybersecurity, healthcare & MedTech, biotechnology, advanced materials & critical minerals, space & defence, next-generation communications, manufacturing & industry 4.0, agriculture & food technologies, blue economy, and atomic energy.
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