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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.