ICMR Special Call: Establishment of Centres for Advanced Research in Assistive Technology (NIRMAN–AT)
ICMR invites multidisciplinary proposals to establish Centres for Advanced Research focused on developing and translating reliable, affordable and regulatory-compliant assistive technologies for unmet needs in India.
About this event
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites proposals under the National Initiative for Reliable Medical Device Development and Assessment Network – Assistive Technology (NIRMAN–AT) to establish Centres for Advanced Research (CAR). The initiative aims to accelerate the development and translation of reliable, affordable, user-centred and regulatory-compliant assistive technologies addressing clearly defined unmet needs among Indian users. Focus areas include mobility, transfer and accessibility; prosthetic, orthotic and musculoskeletal assistive technologies; vision and accessible-information technologies; hearing and communication technologies; self-care, safety and independent living technologies; and other innovative assistive technologies. Funding is available up to ₹15 crore per CAR for a duration of up to five years. Proposals should be led by eligible faculty or scientists with relevant expertise and supported by multidisciplinary teams with clinical or rehabilitation and engineering expertise.