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First in World Challenge Grants for Investigator-Initiated Research Proposals (India)

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Published
16 Oct 2026
Closes
30 Nov 2026
Reference
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Location
India
Sector
Healthcare & Pharma

At a glance

A buyer in India has published a funding call in healthcare & pharma: “First in World Challenge Grants for Investigator-Initiated Research Proposals (India)”. Submissions close on 30 November 2026, 45 days from today. Quote reference call-for-investigator-initiated-research-proposals-for-first-in-world in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 280 open healthcare & pharma notices in India on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites research proposals for the “First in World Challenge Grants” as part of their Investigator-Initiated Research Proposals. This opportunity aims to support innovative health research in the northeastern region of India. The deadline for submission is 30 November 2026, at 17:30 hrs. The “First in World Challenge Grants” are designed to encourage groundbreaking research that can lead to significant advancements in health. This initiative forms part of the Human Resource Development (HRD) Sub-Scheme for Health Research under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), focusing on the northeastern region of India. The opportunity offers financial support for innovative research projects. Specific funding amounts per recipient are not detailed in the source, but the grants aim to facilitate pioneering research with the potential for high impact in the health sector. The grants support innovative health research projects. While specific themes or sectors are not detailed in the source, the focus is on pioneering work that could lead to significant health advancements. This opportunity is crucial for fostering innovative health research in India, particularly in the northeastern region. By supporting investigator-initiated projects, the grants aim to address regional health challenges and contribute to the broader field of health research. What is the deadline for application submission? Who can apply for these grants? Researchers from the northeastern region of India are eligible to apply. What types of projects are funded? The grants support innovative health research projects, though specific themes are not detailed in the source. Is there a specified funding amount per project? The funding amount per recipient is not specified in the source. How can applicants get more information? Applicants can contact Dr. Manjeet Singh Chalga at icmrhqds[at]sansad[dot]nic[dot]in for further details. Eligible applicants are encouraged to review the official guidelines and prepare their proposals accordingly. Ensure the application is submitted by the deadline to be considered for this significant funding opportunity.

Context for bidders

There are 280 open Healthcare & Pharma tenders in India. This one closes in 45 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this healthcare & pharma opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
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  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
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