ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship (ICMR-PDF) Scheme is being instituted to foster high-quality research opportunities for promising fresh Ph.D./MD/MS holders in the areas of basic sci...
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1. ICMR-PDFs will be paid a consolidated fellowship of ₹65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India rule and Non-Practicing allowance (NPA) as admissible. 1. There is a contingency grant of ₹3,00,000/- per annum. 1. 25% of the contingency grant can be used for travel including per diem expenses (only for National travel, related to ICMR-PDF proposed research work only). **Note:** Fellowship amount will be paid to ICMR institutes/centres every six months including contingency grant. > **Accommodation and other benefits:** 1. Accommodation may be provided by ICMR Institutes/Centers, if available. However, in such cases, HRA will not be paid. 1. ICMR-PDFs will be entitled to medical benefits and leave as per the ICMR rules for JRF/Research Associates.
1. ICMR-PDF is open to Indian nationals only. 1. Fresh PhDs/MD/MS within three years of completing their Ph.D./MD/MS degree (awarded) as on the last date of the application and also those who have received their provisional Ph.D./MD/MS degree can apply. 1. The Post-Doctoral proposed research work should be the continuation of the Ph.D. or MD/MS research work. If not, then the application will not be considered. 1. The maximum age limit is 32 years, relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates, as on the last date of application. 1. For deserving candidates age can be relaxed maximum up to a maximum of 3 years based on earlier work done, publications, awards, etc. along with the request by the sponsoring Director/Director-in-Charge. Director General, ICMR may consider and relax on the recommendation of the screening committee. 1. The PDF Guide should have the minimum designation of Scientist-C grade. 1. Postgraduate medical students are also permitted to carry out ICMR’s PDF in MCI-recognized postgraduate medical colleges wherein a minimum of three batches have obtained their postgraduate degrees. **Note 01:** Result notification/certificate or Viva-voce/The...
**Offline** **Last Date of Application (30th June and 31st December Every Year)** **Step 01:** Eligible candidates can visit the [official website ](https://main.icmr.nic.in/content/post-doctoral-research)of ICMR and download the application form. **Step 02:** Fill out the application form completely and sign as required. **Step 03:** No column of the application form should be left blank. Kindly write NA/Nil as applicable. **Step 04**: Use additional sheets where necessary, with relevant columns drawn thereon, inserting proper references. **Step 05:** The completed application should be accompanied by all the requisite documents and attach self-attested photocopies of all documents as required. **Step 06:** Applications duly filled in the prescribed format and complete in all respects should be sent to: Director General Attention: Sh. Kishor Toppo, Technical Officer-C, Division of Human Resource Development, Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 Email : toppok.hq@icmr.gov.in, mpdicmr@gmail.com **Note 01:** Incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. **Note 02**: Applications complete in all respects must reach on or before the clos...