This scheme is primarily aimed at engaging retired scientist who have been actively engaged in biomedical research of a high standard.
Programme Type: Research and Development
Ministry / Department: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt of India
Focus Area: Medical Research, Life Science and Biotechnology
Target Audience: Scientists, Professor/Associate Professor
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India
Eligibility: Scientists, who have retired or are about to retire and who hold/have held before their retirement, the posts of the status of a Professor/Associate Professor in a Medical College or of Director/Deputy Director, in a Institute of an All India Character or Scientists with comparable Scientific experience and achievements in an organization of the ICMR and have been actively engaged in biomedical research of a high standard
Purpose: Research
Funding Cycle: Biannual
Duration: 3 to 5 Years
Application Method: Offline
Fellowship / Financial Assistance: An honorarium of Rs. 1,00,000/- per month in addition to pension/provident fund that he/she may draw