About Us

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for formulation, coordination and promotion of Biomedical Research in the country is also engaged in promoting critical mass of human resources as well as fostering research temperament amongst medical/dental graduates. Amongst its several human resource development programs, the ICMR is providing financial support to pursuing postgraduate medical/dental students at NMC/DCI/NBE recognized medical institutions.

This program is primarily aimed at promoting good quality research in medical/dental students pursuing post graduation courses as well as to improve visibility and accessibility of their research work to larger research audience. The ICMR through the financial support to medical/dental graduates ensures publication of at least one research paper in an indexed journal, preferably PubMed or JCR indexed.

Guidelines

1. Aim

  1. 1.1 To promote good quality research in medical/dental students pursuing post graduation courses.

  2. 1.2 To improve visibility and accessibility of their research work to larger research audience.

2. Terms & Conditions

  1. 2.1 Fellowship: The ICMR will provide one-time financial support of Rs one lakh to selected candidates pursuing postgraduate courses viz. MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/ DrNB/MDS.

  2. 2.2 Number of seats: Limited to 100 per year, 50 seats per batch of June and December. Number of Awards for MDS course is limited to 10%, i.e. 45 seats for Medical and 05 seats for Dental (kindly note: As the June, 2023 call was not commenced due to administrative reasons hence, a total of 100 fellows will be selected in the December, 2023 batch).

  3. 2.3 Eligibility: Medical/dental graduates who are admitted within one year of taking admission to the Post-graduation course (NMC/DCI/NBE recognized) in Institute/ College and who wish to avail ICMR award/financial support for pursuing their thesis research project.

  4. 2.4 Upper age limit: 45 years of age (as on the last date of the application).

  5. 2.5 Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian citizen and is required to submit Aadhar card copy (as per GoI rules) for the payment to be reimbursed.

  6. 2.6 Duration of fellowship: Three and a half years from the date of issue of Award letter by ICMR.

  7. 2.7 The research topics should mainly aim and focus thrust areas of ICMR in the field of biomedical research, research outcomes of which, can be used for translating them into tangible products useful for the society and country.

3. Application & Selection Process

  • 3.1 The call for online application will be notified twice a year i.e. in June and December on the ICMR website.

  • 3.2 Candidates must apply within 12 months of admission/enrolment/joining the PG course, the enrolment/admission letter duly issued by the competent authority of the host medical/dental college is to be submitted along with the application.

  • 3.3 The application should be routed and forwarded through the guide and the competent authority of the host medical/dental college.

  • 3.4 The application for financial support should include, curriculum vitae of the candidate, description of the proposed research activity (1000 words) and a honest statement of the candidate about his/her dedication to the area of proposed research.

  • 3.5 The candidate and the guide will indicate their choice of the research topic as per ICMR mandate and will give a brief description of the aims, objectives, methodology, study design, expected outcome, review of literature, references.

  • 3.6 An undertaking is to be submitted by the candidate forwarded through the Guide and competent authority of the host institute/college that the candidate will be permitted to undertake the proposed research activity and facilities available at the institute/college for conducting the research work as per the proposed protocol will be provided to the candidate.

  • 3.7 Selection will be done by an expert committee duly constituted by the DG, ICMR and it will be based on merit and objective scoring would be used to assess the applications with respect to innovativeness, relevance of work, application of research etc.

  • 3.8 The preparation and submission of thesis will be the responsibility of the fellow and the guide.

  • 3.9 The candidate will acknowledge the financial support provided by ICMR for any publication emerging out of the thesis and in thesis also.

  • 3.10 In the event if any fellow leaves the proposed course/program in the first year, the whole amount received by the fellow till that date will have to be remitted to ICMR with suitable justification, through the guide and competent authority of the host college.

  • 4. Financial Support

    The fellowship amount will be released in two installments to the selected candidates as given below:

    1. 4.1 First instalment of Rs. 25,000/- after submission of the undertaking (Click here) and the mandate form (click here) for receiving e-payment along with a photocopy of cancelled cheque for purpose of verification of the concerned bank account where money is to be remitted.

    2. 4.2 Second and final instalment of Rs. 75,000/- upon submission of thesis summary, copy research articles originated from the thesis work published in PubMed (preferably) or JCR indexed journals along with the thesis submission letter issued by the concerned competent authority.

    3. 4.3 The grant shall be issued in the name of the candidate directly with a copy to the Guide and the Head of the Institute.

    4. 4.4 The amount will be used by the candidate for pursuance of research and it may be used for purchase of reagents, preparation of thesis, secretarial assistance or any other activity related to the research project following fair and reasonable procedure.

    5. 4.5 The fellow shall submit the information to ICMR regarding the manner in which the funds were utilized duly signed by the guide and Head of the Institute/College.

    6. 4.6 The fellow should submit documents listed in item no. 4.2 within three months of submission of thesis to the institution/organization failing which, the award will be treated cancelled and all financial support provided will have to be reimbursed to ICMR.


    NOTE:
    i. Selection of the candidates is done at the sole discretion of ICMR.
    ii. The program can be withdrawn at any time.
    iii. The program is not linked with any other research capacity building programs under which the students are in receipt of stipend etc.

    Results

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    Proposal Writing Method

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    Undertaking Form

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    Mandate Form

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    Registration Sample Form

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    Sample Submission Form

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    Contact

    Head of the Division

      Dr. Geeta Jotwani
      Scientist 'G' & Head
      Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)
      Indian Council of Medical Research
      V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029

    For Scientific Support

      Dr. Ginu S Khan
      Scientist - 'C'
      Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)
      Indian Council of Medical Research
      V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
      011-26588980, 2658889, 26588707 Extn. 369

              (Calling hrs.- Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm only)
      ginu.skhan@icmr.gov.in

      Dr. Sakshi Singh
      Scientist - 'B'
      Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)
      Indian Council of Medical Research
      V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
      011-26588980, 2658889, 26588707 Extn. 369

              (Calling hrs.- Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm only)
      sakshi.singh@icmr.gov.in

    For Administrative Support

      Sh. Mohd. Iliyas
      Technical Officer - 'C'
      Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)
      Indian Council of Medical Research
      V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
      011-26588980, 2658889, 26588707 Extn. 306

              (Calling hrs.- Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm only)
      iliyasm.hq@icmr.gov.in

    For Technical Support

      Sh. Ajeet
      Scientist - 'C' (IT)
      Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)
      Indian Council of Medical Research
      V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029
      011-26588980, 2658889, 26588707 Extn. 306

              (Calling hrs.- Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm only)
      icmrpgmdthesis@gmail.com