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
Note –
- The PDF guide should have a minimum designation of a Scientist-C grade.
- Postgraduate medical students can also apply for the fellowship in MCI-recognized postgraduate medical colleges wherein a minimum of three batches have obtained their postgraduate degrees.
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)
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)
Eligible candidates can apply for the position using the steps listed below –
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now‘ 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
