ICMR INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS 2016-2017

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites applications from Indian biomedical scientists for the international fellowships for the year 2016-17.

Number of fellowships: Young scientists-12; Senior scientists-6

Duration: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists

Eligibility:

M.D/PhD degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for young scientists and at least fifteen years for senior scientists

Regular position in a recognized biomedical/research/health institution in India

Below 45 years of age for young and 57 years for senior scientists

Financial support:

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

Note:

The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training/research work to be undertaken during the fellowship

Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization/ institute is essential

Incomplete applications will not be entertained

Decision of ICMR will be final

If selected, the fellowship is to be availed before 28th February, 2017

Ten copies of the application should be submitted to:

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

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Last date of receipt of applications: 31st March, 2016