On 1 October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP). The scheme will run from 2025-26 to 2030-31, with support for grants until 2037-38. It aims to boost India’s biomedical research, strengthen regional institutions, and promote innovation.

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• Phase III approved by Union Cabinet on 1 October 2025
• Duration: 2025-26 to 2030-31; grants till 2037-38
• Budget ₹1,500 crore (DBT ₹1,000 crore, Wellcome Trust ₹500 crore)
• Targets: 2,000+ students and postdocs trained
• 10–15% more support for women researchers
• 25–30% collaborative projects to reach TRL-4+
• Early, intermediate fellowships; career & collaborative grants included
• Focus on Tier-2, Tier-3 institutions to reduce regional gaps
• Strong research management, mentorship, public engagement planned
• Goal: boost global standing, advance healthcare innovation and diagnostics