Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant
✓ Information verified — June 2026This programme is initiated by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution with a flexible budget and progressive initiatives for ease of doing research.
What You Get
- Flexible research budget to conduct independent research projects
- Financial assistance to support research activities
- Progressive support mechanisms to ease the research process
- Opportunity to establish research career in a new institution
- Access to research resources and infrastructure
Who Can Apply
- Age: 21–42 years
- Must be a researcher (typically PhD holders or those with equivalent research qualification)
- Should be starting a research career at a new institution
- Eligible researchers in science and engineering disciplines
- Must meet the specific criteria set by ANRF for early-career researchers
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Educational Certificates
- 3. PhD Degree Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Institute Affiliation Letter
- 6. Research Proposal
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Science And Technology
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 21–42 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmecrgNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Science And Technology
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