Cabinet Approves Phase III of Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase III, covering 2025-26 to 2030-31, with a total budget of ₹1,500 crore—₹1,000 crore from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and ₹500 crore from the Wellcome Trust, UK. Implemented through the DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance (India Alliance), the programme aims to nurture top-tier scientific talent, promote interdisciplinary biomedical research, and strengthen research systems across India. Phase III will include Early Career and Intermediate Research Fellowships, Collaborative Grants Programme, and a Research Management Programme, focusing on mentorship, networking, public engagement, and international partnerships.