ICMR Centenary-Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

Scholarship Details

ICMR Centenary-Post Doctoral Research Fellowship Scheme 2023 is an initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree holders. The fellowship aims to foster research opportunities for talented and young Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree holders in the areas of basic science, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and reproductive health including nutrition at ICMR Institutes/centers. The selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of INR 65,000 and other benefits for the duration of their fellowship.

Award

A total of 50 fellowships are given every year, which will include -

• A consolidated fellowship grant of INR 65,000 per month 
• House rent allowance (Note - if the fellows are receiving accommodation from the ICMR centres/institutes, the HRA will not be paid to them)
• Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) as admissible
• A contingency grant of INR 3,00,000 per annum (Note - 25% of the contingency grant can be used for travel including per diem expenses)

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must - 

• be up to 32 years of age as on the date of application (Note - Relaxation of up to 5 years in age is given to SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates)
• be a Ph.D./MS/MD degree holder or who has been awarded the degree in recent 3 years OR
• hold a provisional Ph.D./M.S./M.D. degree

Documents Needed

The following documents should be attached along with the application: 

• Photograph of the applicant
• Affidavit of carrying different names/surnames in the certificates (if applicable)
• Attested copy of school leaving/high school/secondary school certificate (for the date of birth)
• Attested copies of grade cards/mark sheets and degrees for B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Phil/Ph.D., BE/ME/Ph.D., B.Pharm./M.Pharm./Ph.D., M.B.B.S./M.D./M.S.
• List of publications
• Reprints of publications
• A one-page summary of the Ph.D. thesis (six copies)
• Attested copies of letters of acceptance of papers accepted for publication and reprints
• Seven copies of the detailed research proposal 
• Testimonials from 2 referees
• Attested copy of Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Provider

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

How To Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the position using the steps listed below -

• Step 1: Click on the 'Click here button below and read all details.
• Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button on the right-hand side of the dashboard and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note - If already registered, log in using the registered email Id.)
• Step 3: Under 'Other Relevant Information', click on 'Click for the Format' to download the application form.
• Step 4: Fill in all required details and attach all supporting documents. 
• Step 5: Send the completed application in all respect to the below-mentioned address with 'Application for ICMR CENTENARY - Post Doctoral Fellowship' written on top of the envelope - 

Director-General
Attention:  
Dr N.C. Jain
Scientist-G & Head,
Division of Human Resource Planning and Development,
Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters,
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110029