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Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme - For Fellows

Department: Department Of Higher Education

The scheme is a flagship national initiative that aims to attract & engage leading Indian-origin researchers, scientists & professionals from abroad & place them at premier government higher education institutions & national research laboratories in India to undertake cutting-edge research.

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About This Scheme

The Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme is a flagship national initiative by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India that aims to attract and engage leading Indian-origin researchers, scientists, and professionals from abroad and place them at premier government higher education institutions and national research laboratories in India to undertake cutting-edge research. The scheme embeds globally experienced researchers and professionals within leading Indian higher education and research institutions to undertake high-impact research, teaching, and mentorship in strategic and emerging domains. Through long-term and structured engagements aligned with national priorities, the PMRC Scheme seeks to position India as a global hub for academic and research excellence. Objectives: - Establish industry and technology partnerships for research scale-up - Enhance India’s position in global research - Improve research quality and international collaboration - Build research and development capacity in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) - Identify and integrate talent with India’s R&D ecosystem - Provide mentorship for niche areas The scheme is focused on supporting RDI activities by PMRC Fellows in the thematic areas, the details of which are provided below: - Advanced Materials, Rare-earth & Critical Minerals - Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change - Agri & Food Technologies - Semiconductors - Advanced Computing (Supercomputing, Al, Quantum Computing) - Healthcare & MedTech - Space and Defence - Next-Gen Communications, including Quantum Communication - Blue Economy - Cybersecurity - Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 - Biotechnology - Atomic Energy - Any other project aligned with the National Missions

Benefits

The scheme leverages India's global scientific diaspora to strengthen domestic research capabilities, accelerate innovation in frontier domains, and support national development missions. By embedding global expertise into premier government institutions in India, the scheme enables sustained collaboration, institutional learning, and real-world impact.

Under the scheme, the following benefits will be offered to Fellows:

Competitive fellowship fee with annual increments
One-time research grant for project initiation
Residential and medical allowance
Relocation benefits linked to tenure
Access to advanced research infrastructure and facilities
Academic visibility, recognition, and leadership opportunities

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Curriculum vitae (including full list of publications, patents, awards, and international engagements) and proof of past work and education
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Detail of Citizenship, VISA, and any other documents supporting domicile/residency
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Details of research outputs, patents granted and commercialized, and any other research/professional achievements aligned with a thematic area
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Details of the preferred Host Institution (if any), including the rationale for the choice
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Any other document as required

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How to Apply

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Candidates must submit an application through the official PMRC portal.

Step 1: Explore Thematic Areas: Fellows review the thematic areas and understand the scope and kind of problems PMRC aims to solve.

Step 2: Submission of Application: The applicant submits a complete application consisting of their curriculum vitae, preferred thematic area, and detailed academic profile.

Step 3: Evaluation by Expert Committees: Expert Committees evaluate submitted profiles of prospective PMRC Fellows.

Step 4: Selection & Project Launch: PMRC Fellows initiate research projects with their mapped Host Institution, supported by funding, mentorship and infrastructure.

Note 1: The Empowered Committee may recommend high-calibre researchers and professionals to the Fellowship. These exceptional candidates would have the potential to significantly enhance the quality and nature of research, development, and innovation in specific thematic areas.

Note 2: For queries related to this Call for Applications, please contact: contact.pmrc@gov.in

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Level: Central Government