Blockchain for Impact (BFI) has launched the India Reimagined Fellowship, a global initiative that aims to bring world-class researchers, innovators and professionals to India. The objective of the fellowship is to establish the country as a center of advanced research and innovation in biomedical sciences and public health.
The program is designed to empower scientists, entrepreneurs, physicians and innovators to develop sustainable solutions to India’s major health care challenges. Each selected fellow will receive a grant of US$300,000 (approximately Rs 2.5 crore) over three years. The grant will cover relocation, salary, project costs, laboratory setup, staffing, equipment and other approved research expenses.
Fellowships are available through institutional nomination only. A maximum of three fellowships will be awarded in the current cycle, one per host institution. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, and the closing date for this cycle is January 31, 2026. Host institutions must be FCRA-approved or exempted and are expected to provide full infrastructure and administrative support. Fellows are required to devote themselves full-time to their projects in India during the entire period of the fellowship.
Dr. Vijay Chandru, Co-Founder of Strand Life Sciences and Chairman of Crisprbits, welcomed the initiative, saying, “These reimagined fellowships, driven by private philanthropy, will significantly enhance India’s innovation landscape and take us closer to a developed India where technological innovation plays a transformative role.”
Sandeep Nailwal, Founder of BFI, said, “India already has the talent and institutions needed to achieve global success in biomedical research. Through the India Reimagined Fellowship, we are building a bridge between global expertise and Indian opportunities to create lasting impact through science, innovation and entrepreneurship.”
The India Reimagined Fellowship represents a strategic step towards strengthening India’s capacity in biomedical and public health research by fostering partnerships that link international expertise with local needs.
For more information, visit: www.blockchanforimpact.in/request-for-proposal
