DHR HRD Scheme 2025–26
DHR HRD Scheme 2025–26: Research Fellowships & Grants Open Now
The Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has announced the Call for Research Proposals for the year 2025–26 under the Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme for Health Research. This scheme supports researchers through fellowships, project grants, and specialized training programs aimed at enhancing health research capacity in India.
What is the DHR HRD Scheme 2025–26?
The HRD scheme aims to develop a skilled workforce in health research by providing opportunities for training, research, and academic development. It supports students, faculty, scientists, and even overseas Indian researchers in conducting quality health-related research aligned with national priorities.
DHR Scheme 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate medical/dental students
- Scientists and faculty from government institutions and recognized R&D labs
- Private institutions registered with DSIR
- Women scientists returning to research after a career break
- NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs engaged in health research abroad
Key Research Topics for DHR 2025 Proposals
Priority areas include (but are not limited to):
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Psychology
- Disease Modeling
- Drug Chemistry
- Toxicology
- Genetics and Genomics
- Geriatrics
- GCP & GLP
- Environmental Health
- Health Economics
- Health Informatics
- Medical Ethics
- Mental Health
- Modern Biology
- Operational Research
- Proteomics
- QC and QA
- Stem Cell Research
- Any area aligned with National Health Policy/National Health Goals
Fellowships and Grants Offered by DHR HRD Scheme
Funding support includes:
- Short-Term Fellowships (1–3 months)
- Long-Term Fellowships (6–12 months)
- Start-Up Grants (up to ₹50 lakhs per project for 3 years)
- Women Scientist Fellowships
- NRI/OCI/PIO Fellowships for research in India
DHR Research Proposal Deadline: 31 May 2025
All proposals must be submitted before 31 May 2025. Early submission is advised to avoid technical issues.
Steps to Apply for DHR Health Research Grants
Applications should be submitted online via:
- https://schemes.dhr.gov.in/ Official information is also available at:
- https://dhr.gov.in/
For queries, contact: [email protected]
DHR HRD Scheme 2025: FAQs Answered
Q1: Who can apply for the DHR HRD Scheme?
Eligible applicants include students, faculty, women scientists, and NRIs/OCIs/PIOs engaged in health research.
Q2: What funding options are available?
The scheme provides short- and long-term fellowships, start-up grants, and special fellowships for women scientists and Indian-origin researchers abroad.
Q3: What are the key research areas?
Projects should align with national health priorities and may include topics such as genomics, toxicology, clinical research, health economics, and more.
Q4: How to apply?
Applications must be submitted online via https://schemes.dhr.gov.in/ before the deadline.