ICMR-DHR International Fellowship Programme for Indian Biomedical Scientists 1850 views

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is inviting applications for ICMR-DHR International Fellowship Programme available for Indian Biomedical Scientists. This international fellowship programme is intended to create a pool of talented health research personnel by facilitating advanced training and exposure to the latest advancements in knowledge through interaction with the international scientists in their respective field of work.

Categories of fellowships:

• Short Term International Fellowships for Senior Indian Biomedical Scientists
• Long Term International Fellowships for Young Indian Biomedical Scientists

Study Areas: Clinical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Health Sciences

Short Term International Fellowships for Senior Indian Biomedical Scientists

Duration: 02 weeks to 3 months.

Number of Fellowships: 25 fellowships per year

Age limit: Below 57 years as on last date of receipt of application

Fellowship value:

• Stipend of US$ 3000 per month (including accommodation and other expenses)
• Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India)
• Contingency grant: Rs. 50,000/- (maximum)

Eligibility:

• The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
• The applicant should possess an M.D/M.S/Ph.D degree (M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in health / biomedical research) with at least fifteen years of experience (for availing the fellowship for 15 days) and at least three years  of experience (for availing the fellowship for 1-3 months) in teaching/research in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.

Long Term International Fellowships for Young Indian Biomedical Scientists

Duration: 6 to 12 months

Number of Fellowships: 40  fellowships per year

Age limit: Below 45 years as on last date of receipt of application

Fellowship value:

• Stipend US$ 3000 per month (includes accommodation and other expenses)
• Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India)
• Contingency grant: Rs. 50,000/-

Eligibility:

• The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
• The applicant should possess an M.D/M.S/Ph.D degree (M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in health / biomedical research) with at least three years teaching/research experience in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.

Requirements (both categories of fellowships):

• The application should be forwarded by the Employer/Head of the Institution with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a full time employee of the Institution during the period of his/her fellowship.
• The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
• The applicant should submit a proposed plan of training for availing the fellowship.
• The applicant should not have availed any similar fellowship of duration of one month or above from any of the agency of the GoI/State Govts in the last 3 years.

Applications:

• Apply online and required documents may be uploaded in pdf format only within the prescribed size limit indicated for each document.
• The scanned/digital signatures (jpg file) may be uploaded.