Specialized Units
of Research Section

Within the dynamic landscape of the Research Section, our units and facilities stand as pillars of innovation and progress. The three units have been established with following objectives and vision.

Centralized Core Research Facility (CCRF)

CCRF is a unit with high end instrumentation for various streams of research at AIIMS, New Delhi. CCRF houses core instrumentation facility for genomics, proteomics, BSL-3, microscopy, general facility, flow cytometry, bioinformatics, bioanalytics and other areas.
The objectives of CCRF is to create a comprehensive and state-of-the-art facility with advanced platform technologies for cutting-edge research in applied genomics, proteomics, immunology, microbiology, bioanalytics, microscopy, bioinformatics and others.

Clinical Research Unit (CRU)

The overarching goal of the CRU is to provide resources and services to advance clinical research and inform the best practices for clinical research. It will be a core facility with centralized and shared resources. It shall work as a specialized biomedical research unit that shall help to design and centrally coordinate clinical research by assisting in the development, application, and implementation of investigator-initiated studies in compliance with the best practices.
The CRU envisages but is not restricted to the following types of studies: investigator-initiated clinical trials, cohort, case-control, cross-sectional studies as well as the studies evaluating diagnostic tests. The aim is to facilitate practice-changing research at AIIMS, addressing the critical priorities of the country in disease diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
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Centre for Medical Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CMIE)

CMIE at AIIMS, New Delhi is a Bio-Incubator under the BIRAC – BioNEST Scheme. CMIE is laser-focused on working in open innovation ecosystems, enabling and empowering innovators across the healthcare spectrum, including pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer, and health tech sectors, to create and accelerate the delivery of life-saving, life-enriching health and wellness solutions to patients all over the world. The incubator will provide the facility for assessment of –

  • Quality,
  • Safety,
  • Efficacy and
  • Performance of the prototypes which is needed for regulatory approval according to National and International norms.

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IPR & TT Division

Patent cell of AIIMS was established in the year 2000 to deal with the IPR and Technology Transfer related issues at AIIMS. IPR and Technology Transfer Division is managed by the IPR Management Committee chaired by the Dean (Research) as ex-officio. Committee members are selected based on their domain expertise to promote innovation at AIIMS.

The broad objective of the Patent cell at AIIMS are
To stimulating and encouraging creative/innovative activities in the area of Medical Sciences/Basic Sciences and Technology in the widest sense possible. Promotion of academic freedom and safeguard the intellectual property rights of the inventor and supporting smooth mechanism for technology transfer and proportionate share of revenue among valid stakeholders.

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National Funding Agencies

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Faculty and Scientists can apply to various government funding agencies (e.g. DBT, DST, ICMR, DHR, CSIR, DRDO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare etc.) as well as non-government funding agencies.

International Funding Agencies

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The various international agencies, to which the Institute faculty and scientists can apply for research funding can be grouped as follows Agencies of United Nations,Foreign Govt. etc.

FIST Project

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Department of Science and Technology (DST) provides grants under “Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure” (FIST) is to develop infrastructural facilities for research and teaching.

Short Term or Temporary Project

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At times, faculty or, scientists at AIIMS are required to conduct research related short term projects, systematic reviews, conferences, symposiums or, training programs etc.

Clinical Trials

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Many initiatives have been undertaken by the Government of India to strengthen the regulatory framework for clinical trials in India.

Corporate Social Responsibility Funds

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In AIIMS, any research project which is funded under corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding must be peer reviewed so that the scientific value of the project can be ensured and enhanced.

Extramural Research

All procedures & requirements for managing externally funded research.

Endowment Fund

All projects, fellowships & grants
provided by AIIMS Delhi.

International Travel
Scholarship

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Through a grant from Infosys…

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National Travel
Scholarship

Rs. 20000

Research Section’s partial support to…

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AIIMS International
Fellowship to Faculty

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The objective of the fellowships…

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Shobha Seth Chair in
Gynecologic Oncology

Rs. 7.5 lakhs / Year

This prestigious Chair will be…

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SK Chawla Award
for best Research Paper

Rs. 40,000

The Research Section is introducing…

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Infosys
Research Chair

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The Governing Body of the Institute approved…

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AIIMS Oncology
Awards

Rs. 60,000

The Institute has initiated awards for…

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AIIMS Excellence Awards

All procedures & requirements for managing externally funded research.

Research Section at AIIMS has implemented a programme to recognize quality research outputs of its faculty/ scientists by awarding ‘AIIMS Excellence Awards’.

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SchemeEligibility CriteriaGrant/FundsDurationAnnouncement Date Last Date of SubmissionMode of SubmissionTentative Decision
Early Career Intramural Research ProjectAssistant Professors, Associate Professors, ScientistsINR 5 lakh per year2 yearsFebruaryMarch3 hard copies and soft copyMay
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Intramural Research ProjectProfessors, Additional Professors. Associate Professors and Assistant Professors, ScientistsINR 10 lakh per year to each PI of the two departments at AIIMS2 yearsJuneJuly3 hard copies and soft copyAugust
AIIMS – IITD Collaborative ProjectProfessors, Additional Professors. Associate Professors and Assistant Professors, Scientists INR 10 lakh per year, AIIMS – 5 lakhs, IITD- 5 lakhs2 yearsJulyAugust1 hard copy and soft copySeptember
AIIMS-THSTI Collaborative ProjectsProfessors, Additional Professors. Associate Professors and Assistant Professors, ScientistsINR 10 Lakh per year; AIIMS – 5 lakhs, THSTI- 5 lakhs2 yearsJulyAugust1 hard copy and soft copySeptember
AIIMS-IITK Collaborative ProjectsProfessors, Additional Professors. Associate Professors and Assistant Professors, ScientistsINR 10 Lakh per year; AIIMS – 5 lakhs; IITK- 5 lakhs2 yearsAugustAugust1 hard copy and soft copySeptember
Undergraduate Mentorship SchemeMBBS students third semester onwardsINR 2 lakhs per project1 yearFebruaryApril1 hard copy and soft copyJune
UCL-AIIMS Joint Research Seed Fund Call for ProposalsProfessors, Additional Professors. Associate Professors and Assistant Professors, ScientistsINR10 lakh per year, AIIMS - 5 lakhs, UCL- 5 lakhs1 yearDecember January 1 hard copy and soft copyFebruary

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