Programmes & Schemes

ICMR- Post Doctoral Research

ICMR Post doctoral Research Scheme is being instituted to foster high quality research opportunities to promising fresh Ph.D./ MD/MS holders in the cutting edge areas of basic science, communicable and non communicable diseases, and reproductive health including nutrition at ICMR Institutes /Centers. Special focus will be on fundamental research in areas of science and other priority areas identified by ICMR from time to time.

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: Medical Postgraduates, Ph.D./MD/MS

Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India

Eligibility: 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. Degree copy to be submitted as on the last date of application form.

Purpose: Research

Duration: 2 to 3 Years

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Rs. 65,000/- plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India rule, Non Practicing allowance (NPA) as admissible and a contingency grant of Rs. 3.0 lakhs per annum.

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