Overview

• The government approved the continuation of the BRCP to advance talent development, interdisciplinary research and translational outcomes in biomedical science.
• The initiative will be implemented by the Department of Biotechnology in partnership with the UK-based Wellcome Trust through the India Alliance.
• Programme components include early-career and intermediate fellowships, a collaborative grants programme, and a research management strand.
• Expected outcomes include training more than 2,000 students and postdoctoral fellows, greater support for women researchers, high-impact publications, patentable discoveries and expansion into Tier-2/3 settings.
• Media reports describe a six-year rollout beginning in 2025–26 with awards approved through 2030–31 and a possible extension to 2037–38, while details such as the partner funding split are not consistently stated across sources.