The Research Section provides funds for intramural projects to the faculty, scientists and students of AIIMS. It is the policy of the institute to promote equal opportunity in research with priority for young and new investigators. These wide-ranging research grants include undergraduate mentorship, postgraduate thesis support, early carrier support, as well as national and international collaborative projects. The aim of the intramural grant scheme is to inculcate an environment of research and provide seed funding to early research ideas. Intramural grant schemes envisions development of capacity and skill of researchers, and prepares them for national and international grand challenges in research.