- SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre has reported the selection of 58 students for Union Government research programmes in 2026. The selection includes 45 MBBS students under the ICMR Short-Term Studentship programme and 13 MD/MS students under the Department of Health Research HRD Scheme.
SRM Medical College Reports 58 Student Selections in Union Government Research Programmes and Grants
Chennai, September 16, 2026: SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre has reported the selection of 58 students for various Union Government research programmes and grants, comprising 45 MBBS students selected under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Short-Term Studentship (STS) programme and 13 postgraduate students selected for research support under the Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme of the Department of Health Research (DHR).
The selections cover research projects across clinical, laboratory, diagnostic and community-oriented areas, reflecting participation by students from multiple medical departments.
45 MBBS Students Selected for ICMR Short-Term Studentship
A total of 45 first- and second-year MBBS students from SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre have been selected for research projects under the ICMR Short-Term Studentship (STS) programme.
ICMR describes the STS programme as an opportunity for undergraduate medical students to become familiar with research methodology by working with senior researchers on ongoing research programmes.
According to SRM Medical College, more than 250 students from the institute applied for the programme, of whom 45 were selected, resulting in an institutional selection rate of 18%. The institution said approximately 1,770 students from across the country applied for the programme.
The selected students are undertaking research across 18 departments, with projects covering areas such as:
- Perioperative care
- Metabolic disorders
- Public health
- Pharmacology
- Diagnostic research
- Clinical research
- Emerging biomedical concerns
- Community-oriented healthcare research
The STS programme provides undergraduate medical students with early exposure to structured research, including research methodology, critical analysis and evidence-based approaches to healthcare.
The Department of Health Research's 2026-27 HRD Scheme also includes Short-Term Studentship as one of its research-support components.
13 Postgraduate Students Selected for DHR Research Grants
In addition to the undergraduate selections, 13 postgraduate students pursuing MD/MS programmes from SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre have been selected for research support under the Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme of the Department of Health Research.
The institution reported a 52% selection rate for its postgraduate proposals, compared with a reported national average of 20%.
The selected thesis proposals cover several medical disciplines, including:
- Microbiology
- Anaesthesia
- Community Medicine
- Biochemistry
- Ophthalmology
- General Medicine
- Paediatrics
According to the institution, each selected proposal will receive a grant of ₹1 lakh.
The DHR officially lists the MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS Thesis Support Programme as a component of its HRD Scheme for biomedical and health research.
Research Across Multiple Medical Disciplines
The projects undertaken by the selected students span different areas of medical and health research.
For MBBS students, the projects provide early exposure to scientific research and allow students to work under faculty mentorship while exploring clinical, laboratory and community-health questions.
For postgraduate students, the DHR-supported thesis projects provide financial assistance for research connected with their postgraduate medical training.
The range of departments represented in the selections demonstrates the multidisciplinary nature of research activity at the institution.
SRM Medical College Highlights Research Exposure for Medical Students
Dr. P. Satyanarayanan, Pro-Chancellor (Academics), SRMIST, said that the institution encourages students to engage with real-world questions through research and innovation.
He said the achievement reflects SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre's focus on developing medical professionals who can critically examine scientific questions and contribute to healthcare research.
Dr. Jayanthi, Dean, Medical, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, highlighted the importance of research exposure during undergraduate medical education.
She noted that the participation of 45 students across 18 departments reflects the institution's research activities and faculty mentorship.
What is the ICMR Short-Term Studentship Programme?
The ICMR Short-Term Studentship (STS) programme is designed to provide undergraduate medical students with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with research methodology through association with ongoing research programmes.
The programme is part of the research-support framework administered under the Department of Health Research's HRD Scheme. The official DHR portal currently lists the 2026-27 STS results and the MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS thesis support results among its programme announcements.
What is the DHR Human Resource Development Scheme?
The Human Resource Development (HRD) Scheme of the Department of Health Research is designed to support the development of trained human resources in biomedical and health research.
For 2026-27, the scheme invited research proposals from eligible institutions for multiple components, including Short-Term Studentship and MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS Thesis Support.
58 Students Selected: Key Facts
The major details reported by SRM Medical College are:
- Total students selected: 58
- MBBS students: 45
- Postgraduate MD/MS students: 13
- MBBS research programme: ICMR Short-Term Studentship
- Postgraduate research programme: DHR Human Resource Development Scheme
- MBBS students represented: 18 departments
- Reported MBBS institutional selection rate: 18%
- Reported postgraduate institutional selection rate: 52%
- Reported national postgraduate selection rate: 20%
- Grant for each selected postgraduate proposal: ₹1 lakh
- Institution: SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
- Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Research Culture in Medical Education
The selection of undergraduate and postgraduate students for government-supported research programmes provides students with opportunities to engage with scientific research alongside their medical education.
For undergraduate students, early research exposure can introduce them to research methodology and evidence-based healthcare. For postgraduate students, thesis funding can support research activities associated with their medical specialisations.
The latest selections therefore add to SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre's reported efforts to encourage research participation and faculty-guided projects across different areas of medicine and health sciences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many SRM Medical College students were selected for Union Government research programmes?
According to the institution, 58 students were selected, including 45 MBBS students and 13 postgraduate students.
How many MBBS students were selected for ICMR STS?
45 MBBS students from SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre were selected for the ICMR Short-Term Studentship programme.
What is the ICMR Short-Term Studentship programme?
The ICMR STS programme provides undergraduate medical students with an opportunity to become familiar with research methodology by associating with ongoing research programmes.
How many postgraduate students received research grant support?
13 postgraduate students pursuing MD/MS programmes were selected for research support under the DHR Human Resource Development Scheme.
How much grant will each selected postgraduate proposal receive?
According to SRM Medical College, each selected postgraduate research proposal will receive ₹1 lakh.
Which departments are represented among the postgraduate research proposals?
The selected proposals come from Microbiology, Anaesthesia, Community Medicine, Biochemistry, Ophthalmology, General Medicine and Paediatrics.
What is the reported selection rate for SRM Medical College's MBBS students?
The institution reported an 18% selection rate, with 45 students selected from more than 250 applicants from the institute.
What is the reported postgraduate selection rate?
SRM Medical College reported a 52% selection rate for its postgraduate proposals and cited a national average of 20%.
Is ICMR STS part of the DHR HRD research framework?
Yes. The Department of Health Research's HRD Scheme includes Short-Term Studentship (STS) among its research-support programmes.
Why is research exposure important for MBBS students?
Research exposure can help undergraduate medical students learn research methodology and develop familiarity with evidence-based approaches to healthcare. This is also the stated objective of the ICMR STS programme.
What is the DHR HRD Scheme?
The DHR Human Resource Development Scheme supports programmes intended to develop trained and experienced human resources in biomedical and health research.
Where can information about DHR research schemes be found?
The Department of Health Research operates its HRD Scheme portal, which provides information about its research programmes, guidelines, application processes and results.
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