CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR) is a premier research institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Headquartered in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, CIMFR is dedicated to advanced research and technological development in the fields of mining, mineral engineering, fuel technology, energy resources, environmental management, and sustainable industrial practices.

Formed through the merger of the Central Mining Research Institute (CMRI) and the Central Fuel Research Institute (CFRI), CIMFR plays a significant role in supporting India's mining, coal, petroleum, and energy sectors. The institute conducts cutting-edge research on mine safety, mine planning, rock mechanics, clean coal technologies, coal beneficiation, carbon utilization, environmental protection, renewable energy integration, and resource conservation.

CIMFR collaborates with government agencies, public sector enterprises, private industries, and academic institutions to develop innovative solutions for sustainable mining and energy production. The institute provides an intellectually stimulating and research-oriented work environment for scientists, engineers, researchers, technical experts, and administrative professionals.