Scholarships @ Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Fellowship Details: Course Duration Scale of pay/Stipend DM & MCh 3 year Rs. 18,750/- + 6600/- GP * 5 year MCh (Neurosurgery) / MD (Transfusion Medicine) 5/3 year Rs. 15,600/- + 5400/- GP * Post–doctoral Certificate Courses 1 year Rs. 18,750/- + 6600/- GP * Post-doctoral Fellowship 1 year Rs. 18,750/- + 6600/- GP * M.Phil/Advanced Certificate Programmes in Physiotheraphy 1 year Rs. 5,000/- Specialty Courses in Nursing 1st year Rs. 7,550/- # 2nd year Rs. 8,800/- # PG Diploma/Diploma Courses (Technology) 1st Year Rs. 5,660/- # 2nd Year Rs. 6,920/- # Note: * With applicable HRA, DA & DA on TA as per Institute Rules # Applicable cost of living index as per Institute Rules. Eligibility: DM Courses: DM Cardiology and DM Neurology: MD in General Medicine or Paediatrics from an Indian university recognized by Medical Council of India (MCI) or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in General Medicine/Paediatrics or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI. Candidates with MD in Psychiatry from an Indian university recognized by MCI or DNB in Psychiatry with a minimum of six months residency posting in General Medicine during the said course, can apply for DM Neurology. DM Neuroimaging & Interventional Neuroradiology: MD in Radiodiagnosis from an Indian university recognized by MCI or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Radiology/Radiodiagnosis or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI. DM Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anaesthesia: MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent from an Indian university recognized by MCI or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Anaesthesia or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI. DM Neuroanaesthesia: MD in Anaesthesia or equivalent from an Indian university recognized by MCI or Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) in Anaesthesia or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI. MCh Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Neurosurgery: MS in General Surgery from an Indian university recognized by MCI or Diplomate of the National Board in General Surgery or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI for this purpose from time to time. MCh Neurosurgery (5-year course): MBBS from an Indian university recognized by MCI and one-year post - MBBS residency/Senior house surgency in General surgery from a university/PG Institute/Teaching Hospital recognized by the MCI for General Surgery post graduate training. Post-doctoral Certificate Courses: Cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia, Neuroanaesthesia, Cardiovascular imaging and vascular interventional radiology, Diagnostic neuroradiology: MD/MS Degree in Anaesthesia/Radiology/General Surgery, from an Indian university recognized by MCI or DNB in Anaesthesia/Radiology/General Surgery or any equivalent degree recognized by MCI. Age Limit: Candidates must have 45 years of age as on 1st January 2016, relaxable by 5 years for qualified Ex-service personnel with a service of not less than 5 years, SC/ST and sponsored candidates. Selection Process: Short-listing of the application based on the merit of a 500 words short research project proposal and letters of references. Short listed candidates will be called for an interview for final selection. How to apply: Candidates can apply through online at: https://www.sctimst.ac.in/ online_application/index.php Candidates are required to pay application fee through online mode only: For Post-doctoral courses including PDF: Rs. 1,500/- (Rs. 1,200/- for SC/ST candidates) For PhD/MPH/DPH/MD: Rs. 1,000/- (Rs. 800/- for SC/ST candidates) M.Phil.: Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- for SC/ST candidates) Diploma/PG Diploma/Advanced certificate courses: Rs. 300/- (Rs. 240/- for SC/ST candidates) Candidates should send the print out of submitted online application form along with all relevant enclosures to: The Registrar, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram-695 011. The envelop containing the application should superscribe as “Application for Admission to ______course for the Academic Session 2016.” Important Dates: Last date for online registration: 30th September, 2015 Last date to receive hard copies of online application: 7th October, 2015 For more details, please visit: http://www.sctimst.ac.in/Academic%20and%20Research /Academic/Admissions/