DBT/WT India Alliance Research Fellowships in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health (Postdoc/Early Career)

The DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance is inviting applications for its Phase III Biomedical Research Career Programme, offering a range of research fellowships and grants aimed at advancing discovery and innovation to improve health. The fellowships are open to researchers in basic biomedical sciences, clinical/public health, and research management. Early Career Fellowships are available for those within 1–5 years post-PhD, while Intermediate Fellowships are for those up to 15 years post-PhD. There are also opportunities for clinical and public health researchers within similar post-degree timeframes. In addition, the programme offers collaborative grants, career development grants, and catalytic collaborative grants for established principal investigators. The Research Management Programme includes fellowships, grants, and travel bursaries. The India Alliance supports research that addresses key challenges in medical science, biology, and public health, and encourages applications from researchers committed to impactful health research in India. Funding details, including stipend and coverage, are provided in the official guidelines. The application window for most fellowships and grants is from February to March 2026. Applicants should carefully review eligibility criteria and prepare their materials according to the guidelines provided on the India Alliance website. This is an excellent opportunity for early and intermediate career researchers to advance their careers in biomedical sciences and public health with the support of a prestigious funding body.