The focus of this scheme is to foster high-quality research opportunities for fresh MBBS/BDS candidates, within two years of completing their degrees in the cutting edge areas, fundamental Basic/Clinical Research incommunicable and non-communicable diseases, and reproductive health including nutrition, etc. at MCI/DCI recognized medical colleges/ICMR network of Institutes/Centers, among others. In this scheme is Special focus will be on fundamental research in areas of health research and other priority areas
Eligibility
MBBS/BDS candidates within two years of completing their degree from MCI/DCI recognized medical/dental colleges, passing all MBBS/BDS examination in the first attempt with 60% or more aggregate marks.
Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters (ICMR HQ)
Programme Type
Human Resource and Development
Focus Area
Medical Research, Life Science and Biotechnology
Purpose
Research
Application Method
Offline
Funding Cycle
Annually
Fellowship / Financial Assistance
Rs. One lakh per month only, (No HRA) and research contingency of Rs. three lakhs for three years (Rs. 1.00 lakh per year to be utilized for research work)
Duration
Three years (2+1) or submission of Ph.D. thesis (whichever is earlier).