The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the premier national agency for the formulation, promotion and conduct of biomedical research in India .
Number Of Fellowships
Young Scientists: 12 fellowships
Senior Scientists: 6 fellowships
Duration Of the Fellowships:
Young Scientists: 3 - 6 months
Senior Scientists: 10-15days
Value of the Fellowships:
Young Scientists: US $2400 per month which includes accommodation and other expenses and Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India ).
Senior Scientists: US $160 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and up to US $85 for accommodation expenses and Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India ).
Eligibility:
- 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 in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
Age: Below 45 years for young scientists
- Below 55 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.
Selection Process: The selection of the candidate will be based on the evaluation of the merit of the candidate and the training needs in the field of Biomedical research by a Committee of eminent scientists.
Last Date for Sending Applications: 30-04-2012
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