Indian Council Of Medical Research

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is a foreign government entity registered to receive U.S. federal grant awards since November 12, 2007. As India's apex body for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research, ICMR plays a crucial role in advancing medical research and public health initiatives. Through federal grant awards, ICMR provides services aimed at strengthening India's capacity to prevent epidemics, detect disease threats early, and respond effectively to health crises. The organization's involvement in U.S. federal grants demonstrates its commitment to international collaboration in addressing global health challenges.

ICMR's recent federal grant activities include a prime award and multiple sub-awards, showcasing its diverse involvement in medical research and public health projects. A significant prime award from September 30, 2022, involves a five-year cooperative agreement with the Center for Surveillance, focusing on enhancing India's epidemic prevention and response capabilities. As a sub-grantee, ICMR participates in a project led by the University of California, San Diego, aimed at increasing access to postpartum contraception by linking family planning and infant vaccination services. This project involves maintaining IRB approval, developing study protocols, hiring and training staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting data collection and analysis. Additionally, ICMR's Centre for Research in Medical Entomology has been involved in sub-awards related to AIDS vaccine research, partnering with the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Inc. These diverse projects highlight ICMR's expertise in epidemiology, reproductive health, and vaccine research, as well as its capacity to collaborate with international academic institutions and non-profit organizations in advancing global health initiatives.