18 Biomedical International Fellowships by ICMR for Short Visits 4587 views

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is inviting applications from Indian biomedical scientists / Researchers for the international fellowships for the academic year 2018-19.

Total No. of fellowships available for the year:

For Young scientists-12

For Senior scientists-6

Duration:

For young scientists – 3-6 months

For senior scientists – 10-15 days

Eligibility Criteria:

• D/PhD degree along with at least 3 years of teaching/research experience for young scientists and at least 15 years of experience for senior scientists
• Should hold a regular position in a recognized biomedical or research or health institution in India
• Age considerations:
  • Below 45 years of age for young
  • 57 years for senior scientists

Financial support offered:

• Young scientists:
  • US$ 3000 per month – contingency grant is Rs. 20,000/- and return economy class air ticket fair (excursion airfare)
• Senior scientists :
  • US$ 200 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and US$ 125 is for accommodation), a contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- and a return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare)

Note:

• The applicant is required to submit a letter of acceptance from the potential foreign Institute where the candidate proposes to work.
• Along-with a concrete research plan work to be undertaken during the fellowship should also be submitted.
• Recommendation by the Head of the potential parent organization or institute is essential
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Decision of ICMR will be final

Application Procedure: 10 copies of the application should be submitted to the following address:

Indian Council of Medical Research,
International Health Division (IHD),
V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan,
Post Box No.4911,
(Ansari Nagar)
New Delhi – 110029

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