Archive · 21 Jul 2026
PM Research Chair Scheme 2026: Apply by August 15
The Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme is a program by the Indian government to attract top Indian researchers from around the world to work in India.
The government has extended the deadline for applying to this scheme to August 15, 2026.
There are 120 positions available across 13 different fields.
The goal is to make India a stronger place for research and innovation.
Some people support this idea because they think it will bring in great talent.
Others are not sure if it will solve all the problems in the research world.
The application deadline for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme has been extended to August 15, 2026.
The scheme aims to attract global Indian research talent to India's academic system.
About 120 Research Chair positions will be offered across 13 identified sectors.
The initiative is led by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education.
The goal is to strengthen research and innovation capacity in India.
- Who
- Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education
- What
- Extended application deadline for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme
- When
- August 15, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To bring global Indian research talent into the country’s academic system and strengthen research and innovation capacity
Proponents of the Scheme
Critics of the Scheme
Impact on Research and Innovation
Proponents of the Scheme
The scheme will significantly boost research and innovation in India by attracting global Indian research talent.
Critics of the Scheme
Critics argue that the scheme may not be sufficient to address the broader systemic issues in the research ecosystem.
- Application Deadline
- August 15, 2026
- Number of Positions
- 120
- Sectors Covered
- 13
- Ministry Responsible
- Ministry of Education
- Department Responsible
- Department of Higher Education