India has actually opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Plan 2026, a flagship initiative aimed at drawing in accomplished Indian-origin researchers, researchers, technologists and experts from around the globe into the country’s college and research sector.
Released by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, the scheme looks for to connect worldwide Indian talent with India’s broadening research study, advancement and innovation landscape through placements at leading federal government college institutions, nationwide laboratories and research study centres.
The program will engage at least 120 scientists over five years, from 2026/27 to 2030/31, throughout three classifications: young research study fellows, senior fellows and research chairs.
The PMRC scheme will concentrate on 13 priority sectors, consisting of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity, healthcare, biotechnology, climate modification, advanced products, production, farming technologies, the blue economy and atomic energy.
Picked fellows will receive fellowship support, research grants, moving support, access to laboratories and opportunities to work together with leading federal government institutions in India. Depending on category, fellowship assistance varies from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 60 lakh each year (roughly ₤ 13,000-₤ 52,000), together with research study grants of approximately Rs 5 crore (around ₤ 435,000).
Eligible candidates consist of Indian nationals working abroad, Abroad Person of India (OCI) cardholders and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) with significant accomplishments in research study, innovation and innovation.
The scheme follows earlier government efforts to attract overseas Indian scientists and was very first talked about by the IIT Council in 2025 as part of wider strategies to enhance India’s research study capacity and bring in international Indian skill into strategically crucial sectors.
Earlier this year, a NITI Aayog report on the internationalisation of college kept in mind that for each international trainee studying in India, around 25 Indians pursue college overseas.
Seven institutions have actually been designated as lead organizations under the program: IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and the Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru.
According to the ministry, the effort is intended to deepen worldwide scholastic collaboration, increase research output and support India’s ambitions of ending up being an internationally competitive development hub. Applications from fellows and host organizations opened on June 1 and will stay open till July 15.
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