New Delhi, October 17, 2025: Blockchain For Impact (BFI) has announced the launch of the India Reimagined Fellowship, a new global initiative aimed at attracting world-class scientific and professional talent to India to address key challenges in biomedical science and public health. The fellowship seeks to position India as a hub for advanced research and innovation in health sciences.
The programme is designed to support researchers, entrepreneurs, clinicians, and innovators in building sustainable “impact engines” that deliver long-term solutions to India’s healthcare needs. Each selected fellow will receive a grant of USD 300,000 (approximately INR 2.5 crore) over three years to cover relocation, salary, project costs, lab setup, staffing, equipment, and other approved research expenses.
Up to three fellowships will be awarded in the current cycle, with one fellow per host institution. Applications are open through institutional nominations, and submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis until January 31, 2026.
Speaking about the launch, Dr. Vijay Chandru, Co-founder of Strand Life Sciences and Co-founder & Chairman of CrisprBits, said,
“After serving a tenured faculty role in the US, I believe these reimagined fellowships of BFI, enhanced a 1000 times over by an endowment of 1B$ contributed by private philanthropies, would just lift the innovation quotient of the nation and lead us to a Viksit Bharat at a stage when tech innovation and translation has to play a critical role.”
Sandeep Nailwal, Founder of Blockchain For Impact (BFI), added,
“India has the talent and institutions to drive global breakthroughs in biomedical research. With India Reimagined Fellowship, we are creating a bridge that connects global expertise with Indian opportunities, ensuring long-term impact through science, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”
Eligible host institutions must be FCRA-approved or exempted and are expected to provide full infrastructure and administrative support for the fellows. Selected fellows will commit full-time to their research in India for the duration of the fellowship, focusing on achieving scalable and transformative outcomes.
The India Reimagined Fellowship reflects BFI’s broader mission to catalyse deep scientific innovation by linking global expertise with India’s research ecosystem. The initiative aims to strengthen capacity in the country’s biomedical and public health sectors while fostering cross-border collaborations that deliver meaningful, sustainable impact.
