Health Research Revolution: DHR Opens ₹50 Crore Funding for 2025-26!
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12/04/2025
(Deadline May 31 – Here’s How to Secure Your Share of Game-Changing Grants)
The Department of Health Research (DHR) has just launched its 2025-26 fellowship and grant program, offering Indian researchers unprecedented funding to tackle everything from rare diseases to AI in healthcare. With ₹50 crore up for grabs, here’s your step-by-step guide to applying before the May 31 deadline.
Hot Tip: Last year’s top grant went to a team developing ₹10 malaria test strips – could your idea be next?
Contents
Funding Opportunities at a Glance
(Who Gets What & How Much?)
| Program | Funding | Who Can Apply | Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Scientist Fellowship | ₹15L/year | Under-35 researchers | Emerging diseases, digital health |
| Innovative Project Grant | ₹50L total | Medical colleges/PHCs | Rural healthcare solutions |
| Senior Research Fellowship | ₹8L/year | PhD scholars | Cancer, neuro, cardio research |
| Translational Research Grant | ₹1.2Cr | Institutes+startups | Medtech commercialization |
Full guidelines: dhr.gov.in
5 Research Areas DHR is Desperate to Fund
- AI Diagnostics – For TB/diabetes early detection
- Traditional Medicine – Validating Ayurveda/Yunani remedies
- Climate-Health Nexus – Heatstroke prediction models
- Antimicrobial Resistance – Alternatives to antibiotics
- Mental Health Tech – Affordable screening tools
Warning: 73% of rejected proposals last year failed on “implementation feasibility”
Application Checklist (Don’t Miss These!)
For Fellowships:
- Age proof + PhD certificate
- 2-page research synopsis
- Institutional endorsement
For Grants:
- Detailed budget breakdown
- Ethical clearance certificate
- 5-year impact projection
Pro Tip: DHR gives bonus points for collaborations between AIIMS/IITs and rural clinics
Timeline That Matters
- Today: Download guidelines from dhr.gov.in
- April 30: Start reaching out to collaborators
- May 15: Submit draft for mentor review
- May 31: Final submission deadline (5PM sharp)
3 Winning Strategies From Past Grantees
The ₹2.5Cr Malaria Project
- Won by tying up with ASHA workers for field testing
AI Stethoscope Grant
- Succeeded by including IIT Kanpur engineers in team
Tribal Medicine Research
- Got funded by partnering with local healers
Need Help? Contact DHR Directly
- ☎️ Helpdesk: 011-26589745
- 📧 Email: dhr.grants[at]gov.in
- 🏢 Walk-in: 4th Floor, NIHFW Building, Delhi
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