The programme is designed to identify young medical graduates with brilliant academic records for pursuing postgraduate qualifications & to motivate them to opt for career in its research cadre.
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 Graduates/ Postgraduates
Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India
Eligibility: Medical graduates who are selected and admitted through national level test to the MD/MS-PhD courses
Purpose: Research
Funding Cycle: Annually
Duration: 5 Years
Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Junior Resident's salary+ allowances on a running pay scale for 3 years followed by Senior Resident's salary + allowances on a running pay scale for 2 years to selected candidates & contingency grant of Rs.15, 000/- PA. (For item 2.1.8 –for total 3 years).