Health Ministry Invites Applications For ICMR-DHR International Fellowships 2024, Check The Details

HYDERABAD: The Government of India is inviting applications for short and long-term fellowships abroad under the ICMR-DHR International Fellowship Programme for 2024-25.

This programme aims at honing the expertise of health research professionals by providing them advanced training and opportunities to collaborate with international scientists in cutting-edge fields of clinical medicine and health sciences.

Interested candidates can apply online through the official website. The deadline for application submission is October 31.

Short-term fellowships details

Duration: 2 weeks to 3 months

Number of Fellowships: 15

Age Limit: Below 57 years as of the application deadline

Long-term fellowships details

Duration: 6 to 12 months

Number of Fellowships: 15

Age Limit: Below 45 years as of the application deadline

Eligibility criteria

• Applicants must be Indian citizens currently working in the country.
• A degree in MD/MS/PhD (or equivalent qualifications) is required, along with experience in teaching or research at recognised institutes.
• Applications must be submitted with institutional approval, stating that the applicant will remain a full-time employee during the fellowship.
• A letter of acceptance from the host institution is mandatory.
• A detailed training plan must be submitted in the prescribed format.
• Applicants from private institutions must provide AICTE recognition.
• Candidates must not have received a similar fellowship from a government agency in the past three years.

Financial support

• Monthly stipend of USD 3,000 including accommodation and expenses
• Economy-class airfare through Government of India-authorised agents
• Contingency grants for visa fees, travel expenses (up to Rs 75,000), and overseas medical insurance (up to Rs 20,000).

Selection process

Applications will be screened by ICMR, and shortlisted candidates will be reviewed by a committee of scientists based on their qualifications and training requirements in medical research.

To view the detailed notification and guidelines, click here.