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Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme
The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education invites applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. The PMRC Scheme provides for placing globally experienced experts in leading Indian higher research institutions to strengthen the research and innovation ecosystem.
Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Type | It comprises a flagship initiative of the Government of India. |
| Objective | It provides for strengthening the country’s research and innovation ecosystem. |
| Aim | It provides for attracting and engaging distinguished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, and professionals from across the world. |
| Mechanism | It provides for placing globally experienced experts in leading Indian higher research institutions. |
| Eligibility categories | It comprises three eligibility categories: Young Research Fellows (0–5 years post-PhD), Senior Fellows (5–10 years post-PhD), and Research Chairs (10+ years post-PhD with demonstrated research leadership). |
| Host institutions | Host institutions comprise government HEIs ranked among the Top 100 (NIRF Overall/Engineering) or Top 50 (Research), etc. |