Deadline: 31 March 2016
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is seeking applications from Indian biomedical scientists for the international fellowships 2016-17 to promote medical research in the current and emerging health problems of the country but also is expected to build a strong national cadre of skilled biomedical scientists.
The objective of the fellowship is to build up a highly skilled pool of biomedical researchers in all aspects of biomedical research including basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences, the ICMR has embarked upon an International fellowship programme for capacity strengthening of scientists of country.
Fellowship Covers
- US$ 3000 per month, contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for young scientists.
- US$ 200 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and US$ 125 is for accommodation), contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for senior scientists.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
- The applicant should possess an M.D/Ph.D degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for Young Scientists and fifteen years for Senior Scientists in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
- Age:
- Below 45 years for young scientists
- Below 57 years for senior scientists.
- The applicant should be employed in a regular position in a recognized Biomedical/ Research/ Health Institution.
- 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 concrete plan of training pertaining to the project submitted for availing the fellowship.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit Biomedical Research.
