Government International Fellowships for Young scientists (12 posts), Senior scientists (6 posts) - up to US$ 200 per day
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world. As early as in 1911, the Government of India set up the Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) with the specific objective of sponsoring and coordinating medical research in the country. After independence, several important changes were made in the organisation and the activities of the IRFA. It was redesignated in 1949 as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) with considerably expanded scope of functions.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites applications from Indian biomedical scientists for the international fellowships for the year 2016-17.
Post: Scientists, Senior Scientists
Number of fellowships: Young scientists-12; Senior scientists-6
Duration: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists
Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
2. The applicant should possess an M.D/Ph.D degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for Young Scientists and fifteen years for Senior Scientists in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
3. Age: Below 45 years for young scientists Below 57 years for senior scientists.
4. The applicant should be employed in a regular position in a recognized Biomedical/ Research/ Health Institution.
5. 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.
6. The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
7. The applicant should submit a concrete plan of training pertaining to the project submitted for availing the fellowship.
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
2. The applicant should possess an M.D/Ph.D degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for Young Scientists and fifteen years for Senior Scientists in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
3. Age: Below 45 years for young scientists Below 57 years for senior scientists.
4. The applicant should be employed in a regular position in a recognized Biomedical/ Research/ Health Institution.
5. 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.
6. The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
7. The applicant should submit a concrete plan of training pertaining to the project submitted for availing the fellowship.
Financial support:
Young Scientists:
- US$ 3000 per month which includes accommodation and other expenses.
- Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India).
- Contingency grant of maximum of Rs. 20,000/- (which includes the cost of visa, taxi charges from place of duty to airport and back, overseas mediclaim insurance expenses on submission of original receipts/bills on return)
Young Scientists:
- US$ 3000 per month which includes accommodation and other expenses.
- Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India).
- Contingency grant of maximum of Rs. 20,000/- (which includes the cost of visa, taxi charges from place of duty to airport and back, overseas mediclaim insurance expenses on submission of original receipts/bills on return)
Senior Scientists:
- US$ 200 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and up to US$ 125 for accommodation expenses, subject to a maximum of US$ 3000 for entire duration of stay).
- Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India ).
- Contingency grant of maximum of Rs.20,000/- (which includes the cost of visa, taxi charges from place of duty to airport and back, overseas mediclaim insurance expenses on submission of original receipts/bills on return)
- US$ 200 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and up to US$ 125 for accommodation expenses, subject to a maximum of US$ 3000 for entire duration of stay).
- Return economy class excursion airfare (by Air India ).
- Contingency grant of maximum of Rs.20,000/- (which includes the cost of visa, taxi charges from place of duty to airport and back, overseas mediclaim insurance expenses on submission of original receipts/bills on return)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Screening of applications will be done at the International Health Division, ICMR and the short listed candidates will be considered by the selection committee for awarding the fellowship.
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.
Screening of applications will be done at the International Health Division, ICMR and the short listed candidates will be considered by the selection committee for awarding the fellowship.
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.
Note:
· The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training/research work to be undertaken during the fellowship
· Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization/ institute is essential
· Incomplete applications will not be entertained
· Decision of ICMR will be final
· If selected, the fellowship is to be availed before 28th February, 2017
· The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training/research work to be undertaken during the fellowship
· Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization/ institute is essential
· Incomplete applications will not be entertained
· Decision of ICMR will be final
· If selected, the fellowship is to be availed before 28th February, 2017
Ten copies of the application should be submitted to:
International Health Division (IHD),
Indian Council of Medical Research,
V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan,
Post Box No.4911,
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi – 110029
Indian Council of Medical Research,
V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan,
Post Box No.4911,
Ansari Nagar,
New Delhi – 110029
Last date of receipt of applications: 31st March, 2016
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