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ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship

ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship (ICMR-PDF) Scheme is being instituted to foster high-quality research opportunities for promising fresh Ph.D./MD/MS holders in the areas of basic science, communicable and non-communicable diseases, & reproductive health including nutrition at ICMR Institutes/Centers.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
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What is ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship?

ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship (ICMR-PDF) Scheme is being instituted to foster high-quality research opportunities for promising fresh Ph.D./MD/MS holders in the areas of basic science, communicable and non-communicable diseases, & reproductive health including nutrition at ICMR Institutes/Centers.

Benefit
1. ICMR-PDFs will be paid a consolidated fellowship of ₹65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India rule and Non-Practicing allowance (NPA) as admissible. 1. There is a contingency grant of ₹3,00,000/- per annum. 1. 25% of the contingency grant can be used for travel including per diem expenses (only for National travel, related to ICMR-PDF proposed research work only). **Note:** Fellowship amount will be paid to ICMR institutes/centres every six months including contingency grant. > **Accommodation and other benefits:** 1. Accommodation may be provided by ICMR Institutes/Centers, if available. However, in such cases, HRA will not be paid. 1. ICMR-PDFs will be entitled to medical benefits and leave as per the ICMR rules for JRF/Research Associates.
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. ICMR-PDF is open to Indian nationals only. 1. Fresh PhDs/MD/MS within three years of completing their Ph.D./MD/MS degree (awarded) as on the last date of the application and also those who have received their provisional Ph.D./MD/MS degree can apply. 1. The Post-Doctoral proposed research work sh
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

1. ICMR-PDFs will be paid a consolidated fellowship of ₹65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India rule and Non-Practicing allowance (NPA) as admissible. 1. There is a contingency grant of ₹3,00,000/- per annum. 1. 25% of the contingency grant can be used for travel including per diem expenses (only for National travel, related to ICMR-PDF proposed research work only). **Note:** Fellowship amount will be paid to ICMR institutes/centres every six months including contingency grant. > **Accommodation and other benefits:** 1. Accommodation may be provided by ICMR Institutes/Centers, if available. However, in such cases, HRA will not be paid. 1. ICMR-PDFs will be entitled to medical benefits and leave as per the ICMR rules for JRF/Research Associates.

Eligibility

1. ICMR-PDF is open to Indian nationals only. 1. Fresh PhDs/MD/MS within three years of completing their Ph.D./MD/MS degree (awarded) as on the last date of the application and also those who have received their provisional Ph.D./MD/MS degree can apply. 1. The Post-Doctoral proposed research work shArea: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Last Date of Application (30th June and 31st December Every Year) Step 01: Eligible candidates can visit the official website of ICMR and download the application form. Step 02: Fill out the application form completely and sign as required. Step 03: No column of the application form should be left blank. Kindly write NA/Nil as applicable. Step 04 : Use additional sheets where necessary, with relevant columns drawn thereon, inserting proper references. Step 05: The completed application should be accompanied by all the requisite documents and attach self-attested photocopies of all documents as required. Step 06: Applications duly filled in the prescribed format and complete in all respects should be sent to: Director General Attention: Sh. Kishor Toppo, Technical Officer-C, Division of Human Resource Development, Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 Email : [email protected], [email protected] Note 01: Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. Note 02 : Applications complete in all respects must reach on or before the closing date (as mentioned above). Note 03: Candidates are advised to contact the Director/Officer-in-Charge of ICMR Institutes/Centers where they are interested in pursuing their PDF. Note 04 : Applicants can visit the website of the particular ICMR Institute/Center to know the activities of the Institutes/Centers and their mandates. Note 05 : Applications received without the recommendation of the Director /Officer-in-charge of the sponsoring ICMR institutes/centers will not be considered. Mode of Selection: The selection of the “ICMR Centenary Post Doctoral Fellows” will be made through the interview of short-listed candidates by a specially constituted Selection Committee by DG, ICMR based on their publications, citations, and impact factors. The place of the interview will be ICMR Hqrs. New Delhi. Eligible candidates must route their applications through the sponsoring ICMR Institutes/ Centers. Applicants coming from abroad may also be considered in absentia, if eligible and found suitable by the Committee.

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