ICMR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

1. ICMR PDF is open to Indian nationals only.
2. Fresh Ph.D. within three years of completing their Ph.D. degree (awarded) as on the last date of the application and also those who have received their provisional doctorate degree can apply. A copy of degree is to be submitted – on/before the last date of application form.
3. The post-doctoral proposed research work should be the continuation of the Ph.D.research work. If not, then the application will not be considered.
4. PDF Guide should have the minimum designation of Scientist-C grade. Maximum Age Limit ​​​​​​​1. 32 years, relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates, as on last date of application.
5. For deserving candidates age can be relaxed maximum up to maximum of 3 years based on earlier work done, publications, awards etc. along with the request by sponsoring Director/Director-in-Charge.
6. Director General, ICMR may consider and relax on the recommendation of the screening committee.

Stated amount: 300,000 Remuneration-

1. ICMR PDFs will be paid a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA), Non Practicing allowance (NPA) as admissible and a contingency grant of Rs. 3 lakhs per annum.
2. 25% of the contingency grant can be used for travel including per diem expenses. Accommodation and other benefits-
3. Accommodation may be provided by ICMR Institutes/Centers if available. However, in such cases HRA will not be paid.
4. ICMR PDFs will be entitled for medical benefits and leave as per the ICMR rules for JRF/Research Associates. No. Of Fellowship - 50

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1. Applications (hard and soft copy) complete in all respect must reach on or before the closing date.
2. Application must be submitted along with power-point presentation (maximum 5 slides) of the proposal, research proposal and thesis summary (one page).
3. Application received without the recommendation of the host institute Director /Director-in charge will not be considered. INSTRUCTIONS TO FILL IN APPLICATION FORM
4. Please download and fill the application form, duly signed.
5. No column of application form should be left blank. Kindly write NA/Nil wherever applicable.
6. Use additional sheets for the research proposal if required, with relevant headings, inserting proper references.
7. Complete application along with a cover letter should be accompanied by all the requisite documents (self-attested).
8. Incomplete applications will not be considered further. Duly filled applications in the prescribed format and complete in all respect along with the cover letter should be addressed to: Director General Dr. Geeta Jotwani Scientist-G & Head, Division of Human Resource Development, Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 “Application for ICMR CENTENARY –Post Doctoral Fellowship” should clearly be written on top of the envelope containing application form. ​​​​​​​Soft copy of the application to be sent on email at pdfhrd.icmr@gmail.com For further details, please check- https://main.icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/whats_new/PDF_2023_Dec.pdf

1. Selection of the “ICMR Centenary Post Doctoral Fellows” will be made through interview of short listed candidates by specially constituted Selection Committee by DG, ICMR based on their publications, citations and its impact factor.
2. The place of interview will be ICMR Hqrs. New Delhi.
3. Eligible candidates must route their applications through the host institution.
4. Applicants (Indian nationals) coming from abroad may also be considered in absentia, if eligible and found suitable by the Committee. Other Info Tenure-
5. Two years only and extendable for a maximum of one more year based on work performance and recommendations from the guide and Director/Officer-in-Charge of the host institution.
6. However, the extension for third year is subjected to the recommendations from the expert committee and approval from the competent authority of the ICMR.
7. In the event of the PDF leaving before completing one year, he/she will have to refund the fellowship drawn by him/her from the date of joining to the date of leaving the fellowship.