Deadline: 02-Jul-2026
The AMR Grant Program is inviting collaborative research proposals that address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through innovative, hypothesis-driven research. The programme supports multidisciplinary projects exploring the therapeutic role of vaccines, mechanisms of vaccine action, and One Health approaches, with funding ranging from INR 20 lakh to INR 40 lakh per year for a two-year period.
Overview of the Program
The AMR Grant Program is designed to promote collaborative scientific research aimed at addressing the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
The initiative encourages researchers from different disciplines to work together on innovative projects that investigate the underlying causes of AMR and explore new strategies for prevention and treatment.
A key priority of the programme is supporting research that examines how vaccines may function as therapeutic interventions in addition to their traditional preventive role.
Program Objectives
The programme seeks to advance scientific understanding and generate evidence-based solutions for antimicrobial resistance.
Key objectives include:
- Addressing critical challenges related to antimicrobial resistance
- Supporting innovative and hypothesis-driven research
- Investigating the mechanisms of vaccine action
- Exploring vaccines as therapeutic interventions
- Promoting multidisciplinary collaboration
- Encouraging integration of the One Health framework
- Strengthening scientific knowledge related to AMR prevention and control
- Supporting translational research with long-term public health relevance
Priority Research Areas
Applications must be built around a clear central hypothesis related to antimicrobial resistance.
Priority areas include:
- Antimicrobial resistance research
- Basic mechanisms of vaccine mode of action
- Therapeutic applications of vaccines
- Vaccine-based interventions for AMR-related challenges
- One Health approaches to antimicrobial resistance
- Integrated human, animal, and environmental health research
- Innovative strategies for reducing antimicrobial resistance
Focus on the One Health Approach
The programme encourages applicants to adopt a One Health framework.
This approach recognizes the interconnected relationship between:
- Human health
- Animal health
- Environmental health
Projects should consider how these sectors interact and contribute to the development, spread, or control of antimicrobial resistance.
Collaborative Research Requirement
Collaboration is a major component of the programme.
Preference will be given to proposals that:
- Bring together researchers with diverse expertise
- Involve multidisciplinary teams
- Integrate complementary scientific disciplines
- Address complex AMR challenges through collaborative approaches
The programme aims to foster innovative thinking by encouraging partnerships between groups that may not traditionally work together.
Funding Details
The grant provides financial support for eligible research projects.
Funding structure:
- Annual funding: INR 20 lakh to INR 40 lakh
- Project duration: 2 years
Funding is intended to support research activities aligned with programme objectives and approved project plans.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme is open to eligible public-sector research organizations.
Eligible applicants include:
- Government research institutions
Preferred Applications
Strong preference will be given to:
- Collaborative proposals
- Multidisciplinary research teams
- Partnerships involving diverse scientific expertise
Expected Outcomes
The programme seeks to generate meaningful scientific advances in antimicrobial resistance research.
Expected outcomes may include:
- Improved understanding of AMR mechanisms
- Evidence on therapeutic uses of vaccines
- New approaches to controlling antimicrobial resistance
- Strengthened interdisciplinary research collaboration
- Enhanced application of One Health principles
- Development of innovative research models and interventions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the AMR Grant Program?
- It is a research funding programme that supports innovative and collaborative projects addressing antimicrobial resistance.
- How much funding is available?
- Successful projects may receive:
- INR 20 lakh to INR 40 lakh per year
- Successful projects may receive:
- What is the duration of the grant?
- Funding is provided for:
- 2 years
- Funding is provided for:
- Who can apply?
- Eligible applicants include:
- Government research institutions
- Eligible applicants include:
- What research topics are supported?
- Priority topics include:
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Vaccine mechanisms of action
- Therapeutic vaccine applications
- One Health research approaches
- Priority topics include:
- Are collaborative proposals required?
- Collaborative proposals are strongly encouraged and receive preference during evaluation.
- Multidisciplinary partnerships are particularly valued.
- Collaborative proposals are strongly encouraged and receive preference during evaluation.
- What is meant by the One Health approach?
- One Health integrates:
- Human health
- Animal health
- Environmental health
- The approach recognizes that antimicrobial resistance is influenced by factors across all three sectors.
- One Health integrates:
Conclusion
The AMR Grant Program provides an important opportunity for government research institutions to advance innovative solutions to antimicrobial resistance through multidisciplinary collaboration. By supporting hypothesis-driven research on therapeutic vaccines, vaccine mechanisms, and One Health approaches, the programme aims to strengthen scientific understanding and contribute to long-term strategies for addressing one of the most significant global health challenges.
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