Programmes & Schemes

Medical Innovation

The scheme is aimed to promote innovation and creativity in biomedical research among the scientists of Council. These proposals are meant for pursuing hitherto unreported, novel ideas having far reaching scientific and medical implications. The scheme is for individuals or a group of collaborating scientists and is non transferable .The scheme is intended to be carried out by ICMR institutes where basic infrastructure already exists.

Programme Type: Research and Development

Ministry / Department: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt of India

Focus Area: Medical Research, Life Science and Biotechnology

Target Audience: ICMR laboratories on one hand and other scientific institutions or universities

Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India

Eligibility: Any permanent employee from the scientific cadre/faculty members from ICMR can submit an idea in the form of a proposal either alone or in partnership with another ICMR laboratory. Such joint proposals shall be forwarded through the main collaborating ICMR laboratory.

Purpose: Innovations

Funding Cycle: Annually

Duration: 2 Years

Application Method: Offline

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