SaralnamaThe Union Cabinet approved phase three of the Biomedical Research Career Programme. It aims to train over 2,000 students and post-doctoral fellows. The programme will cost ₹1,500 crore over six years from 2025-26. The Department of Biotechnology will contribute ₹1,000 crore, while Wellcome Trust, UK will provide ₹500 crore. The programme focuses on biomedical research, interdisciplinary studies, and translational innovation. It will support early and intermediate research fellowships, collaborative grants, and research management. The goal is to create world-class biomedical research capacity with global impact. (Updated 1 Oct 2025, 20:03 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Union Cabinet approved phase three of the Biomedical Research Career Programme
- It aims to train over 2,000 students and post-doctoral fellows
- The programme will cost ₹1,500 crore over six years from 2025-26