Funding

Grant · Partial / Stipend

Fellowship•India

Intermediate Research Fellowships – Basic

DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance

Application Deadline

Closed · March 23, 2026

Reopens ~Mar 2027

Official Page

Intermediate Research Fellowships – Basic is a five-year award for researchers building an independent basic biomedical research programme. DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance administers the fellowship, which is held at a not-for-profit host institution in India.

Projects may span basic science and veterinary research relevant to human or animal health, including interdisciplinary work. The 2026 round opened on 20 February and closed on 23 March; no later opening date has been published.

Benefits & funding

  • Research funding is available up to ₹4.5 crore across the five-year award.
  • Support includes a personal salary contribution and research or contingency costs.
  • Funding may also cover collaboration and research-related travel.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must hold a PhD in a science discipline and propose work within the basic biomedical research remit.
  • Applicants must have 4–15 years of post-PhD research experience.
  • There is no age or nationality restriction, and applicants need not live in India when applying, but the fellowship work must be based in India.
  • A not-for-profit host institution in India must administer the award for its full duration; a salaried position there is not required.

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  • Education required

    PhD

  • Experience required

    4–15 yrs

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Application process

  1. 1
    Review the fellowship remit and identify an eligible not-for-profit host institution in India.
  2. 2
    Register or sign in to IASys and submit the preliminary application during the announced competition window.
  3. 3
    If shortlisted, submit a full application for international peer review, Fellowship Selection Committee assessment, and interview.

Program timeline

  1. Applications opened

    Feb 20, 2026

  2. Application deadline

    Mar 23, 2026

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