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Indian Council of Medical Research

Indian Council of Medical Research

New Delhi, Delhi, India

India's apex biomedical research body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; runs Grand Challenge calls (often with global partners like the Gates Foundation) funding health and nutrition innovation.

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ICMR at a glance

Full nameIndian Council of Medical Research
AddressNew Delhi, Delhi, India
Programmes1 open call right now
Official websitewww.icmr.gov.in

Programs by Indian Council of Medical Research

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ICMR First in the World Challenge Grant 2026

by Indian Council of Medical Research
Past programs

ICMR – Gates Foundation Grand Challenge: Development of Aspirational Nutrient-Dense Food Products for Adolescent Girls and Women of Reproductive Age (WRA) to Prevent Anaemia

by Indian Council of Medical Research

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News

  • ICMR Selects Seven Indian Institutions to Develop Medical Devices and Diagnostic Technologiestheindianpractitioner.com · last week
  • ICMR Selects 7 Top Indian Hubs to Transform MedTechocacademy.in · last week
  • ICMR launches India’s largest biomedical innovation platform, transfers 41 health technologies to industryddnews.gov.in · last month
  • Uttar Pradesh: BHU secures 6 major research grants under ICMR scheme for high-impact biomedical innovationaninews.in · 2 months ago

Source: Google News aggregated

About Indian Council of Medical Research

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It periodically runs Grand Challenge calls, including in partnership with global funders such as the Gates Foundation, to fund innovative health and nutrition solutions.

Frequently asked questions about Indian Council of Medical Research

What is the full form of ICMR?

ICMR stands for Indian Council of Medical Research.

What is Indian Council of Medical Research?

Indian Council of Medical Research is a government body based in New Delhi, Delhi.

What does Indian Council of Medical Research do?

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Where is Indian Council of Medical Research located?

Indian Council of Medical Research is based in New Delhi, Delhi, India.

What programs does Indian Council of Medical Research run?

Indian Council of Medical Research currently has 1 open programme: ICMR First in the World Challenge Grant 2026. 1 further programme has run in the past.

Is Indian Council of Medical Research open to applications?

Yes. Indian Council of Medical Research has 1 open programme right now, including ICMR First in the World Challenge Grant 2026. Check each programme's page for its deadline and eligibility.

How do I apply to Indian Council of Medical Research?

Applications run through each programme's own call. Indian Council of Medical Research lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://www.icmr.gov.in.