The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi has invited applications from Indian biomedical scientists for the international fellowships for the year 2012-13 having duration as follows: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists Eligibility: M.D/PhD degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for young scientists.And at least fifteen years teaching/research experience for senior scientists. Regular position in a recognized biomedical/research/health institution in India. Below 45 years of age for young and 55 years for senior scientists.
Financial support: US$ 2400 per month, contingency grant of Rs.15,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for young scientists. US$160 per day (including US$75 as per diem and rest for accommodation expenses) and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for senior scientists.

The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training/research work to be undertaken during the fellowship.

Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization/ institute is essential. Ten copies of the application should be submitted to: International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029.
Last date of receipt of applications: 30th April, 2012


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