Fellowships @ Department of Health Research

Department of Health Research is inviting applications from eligible candidates to conduct research in the cutting-edge research areas of Medicine and Health. Fellowship Details A consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000/- per month for a period of stay in host institute, which is at different station from the parent Institute. In case, the training is at the same station, the rate of stipend payable will be Rs.20, 000/- per month. Expenditure on travel will be as per the T.A. rules of the parent organization. One time contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 (maximum) to meet the expenses of local taxi charges, attending meetings etc. The amount (stipend and contingency) will be placed at the disposal of the parent institute for disbursement to the fellow as per the prescribed norms and the parent institute will submit the utilization certificate under the GFRs for the expenditure incurred. The amount released under the scheme will be kept in a separate account by the concerned institute and a separate account of expenditure will be maintained. The institute shall submit the utilization report and audited statement of accounts carried out by the statutory body of the institute The fellowship is for 1-3 months. Fellowship is non- transferrable. Eligibility Criteria Only Indian citizens working in Indian institutes are eligible. They should hold MD/ MS/ MDS or MBBS/BDS/ M.V.Sc./ M.Sc. / M.Pharma./M.Tech. or equivalent with PhD in health / biomedical research. Faculty having at least three years of experience in the college/institute as a regular employee eligible to apply. Person’s up-to 55 years of age as on last date of receipt of application will be eligible. The Candidates shouldn’t avail any similar fellowship from any of the agency in the last three years. How to Apply: Candidates can obtain application form here- http://icmr.nic.in/icmrnews/call/dhr_fellowship/dhr_fellowship.htm Important Dates Last date to send filled application form is: 20/08/2014. For more details, please visit: http://www.icmr.nic.in/index.html