Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme in Advanced Materials, Rare Earth and Critical Minerals, Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur in

Call for Applications: Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme at Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur.

This opportunity is aimed at Indian-origin researchers, academicians, and industry professionals currently working in India or abroad. The scheme supports high-impact research and mentorship across priority national themes, with the post shared here by Dr. Lingampally Sai Vinay, Assistant Professor (Mining), IIEST Shibpur.

Research themes highlighted in the call include Advanced Materials, Rare Earth and Critical Minerals, Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change. The official PMRC brochure also lists additional national priority areas such as semiconductors, advanced computing, healthcare and med-tech, space and defence, next-gen communications, cybersecurity, manufacturing and industry 4.0, biotechnology, atomic energy, and more.

Categories of appointment include Young Research Fellow, Senior Fellow, and Research Chair. The scheme is designed for distinguished researchers and professionals with strong publication, patent, citation, and innovation records, and it emphasizes collaboration with host institutions, mentoring, teaching, and applied research impact.

Application materials requested in the post: (1) updated CV/Résumé, (2) statement of preferred PMRC category, and (3) a brief research proposal aligned with the thematic areas. Applications are to be sent by email to the contacts provided in the post, and shortlisted candidates will be informed about the next stages.

Funding under PMRC includes fellowship support, research grant, residential and medical allowance, relocation benefit, and operational/institute overheads, with category-wise amounts described in the official brochure.

Deadline: 01 July 2026.

Institution: Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur.