The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education (MoE) opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026.
PMRC is a national talent-repatriation scheme to attract Indian-origin researchers working in leading foreign universities, laboratories, and technology industries.
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education (MoE).
It aims to bring back world-class scientists and technology experts to strengthen research and innovation in India.
The scheme has three categories: Young Research Fellows, Senior Research Fellows, and Research Chairs.