Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase III

Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase III Latest News 

Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase-III. 

About Biomedical Research Career Programme Phase III

• It will nurture top-tier scientific talent for cutting-edge biomedical research and promote interdisciplinary research for translational innovation. 
• It is being implemented in partnership between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Wellcome Trust (WT), United Kingdom and the SPV, India Alliance
• Time Period: Between 2025-26 and 2030-31 with an additional six-year support period until 2037-38. 
• Funding:  It will have a total outlay of ₹1,500 crore, of which DBT will contribute ₹1,000 crore and the Wellcome Trust ₹500 crore.
• In Phase-III, the following programmes are proposed to be implemented:
  • Early Career and Intermediate Research Fellowships in basic, clinical and public health: These are globally recognized and tailored for the formative stages of a scientist’s research career.
  • Collaborative Grants Programme: These include Career Development Grants and Catalytic Collaborative Grants for 2-3 Investigator teams for early and mid-senior career researchers respectively with strong research track record in India.
  • Phase III will also focus on strengthening mentorship, networking, public engagement, and developing new and innovative national and international partnerships.

What is the Biomedical Research Career Programme” (BRCP) ?

• It was first launched in in 2008-2009 through the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance (India Alliance), a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)
• It offered research fellowships, based in India, for biomedical research at the world class standards.
• Subsequently, Phase II was implemented in 2018/19 with an expanded portfolio.

Source: PIB

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