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...
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.
There is a contingency grant of ₹3,00,000/- per annum.
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:**
Accommodation may be provided by ICMR Institutes/Centers, if available. However, in such cases, HRA will not be paid.
ICMR-PDFs will be entitled to medical benefits and leave as per the ICMR rules for JRF/Research Associates.
Eligibility (who can apply)
ICMR-PDF is open to Indian nationals only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The PDF Guide should have the minimum designation of Scientist-C grade.
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/Thesis submitted notification will not be considered.
**Note 02:** It is mandatory to submit the Plagiarism check report along with the declaration to be submitted to ICMR along with the PDF proposal and application.
**Note 03:** A list of ICMR Institutes/Centers and their niche Areas/R&D activities are available on the ICMR website.
How to Apply
**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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship / what is the eligibility?
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 resear...
What are the benefits of ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship ?
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 use...
How to apply online for ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship ?
**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...