Question: I want to know about ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship. What does it offer?

Answer: **Benefits:** and leave as per the ICMR rules for JRF/Research Associates.EligibilityICMR-PDF is open to Indian nationals only.Fresh
PhDs/MD/MS within three years of completing their Ph.D./MD/MS degree (awarded) as on the last date of the application and also those
who have received their provisional Ph.D./MD/MS degree can apply.The Post-Doctoral proposed research work should be the
continuation of the Ph.D. or MD/MS research work. If not, then the application will not be considered.The maximum age limit is 32
years, relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH and women candidates, as on the last date of application.For deserving
candidates age can be relaxed maximum up to a maximum of 3 years based on earlier work done, publications, awards, etc. along with
the request by the sponsoring Director/Director-in-Charge. Director General, ICMR may consider and relax on the recommendation of
the screening committee.The PDF Guide should have the minimum designation of Scientist-C grade.Postgraduate medical students are
also permitted to carry out ICMRâ€™s PDF in MCI-recognized postgraduate medical colleges wherein a minimum of three batches have
obtained their postgraduate degrees.Note 01: Result notification/certificate or Viva-voce/Thesis submitted notification will not be
considered.Note 02: It is mandatory to submit the Plagiarism check report along with the declaration to be submitted to ICMR along with
the PDF proposal and application.Note 03: A list of ICMR Institutes/Centers and their niche Areas/R&D activities are available on the
ICMR website.Application ProcessOfflineLast Date of Application (30th June and 31st December Every Year)Step 01: Eligible
candidates can visit the official website of ICMR and download the application form.Step 02: Fill out the application form completely
and sign as required.Step 03: No column of the application form should be left blank. Kindly write NA/Nil as applicable.Step 04: Use
additional sheets where necessary, with relevant columns drawn thereon, inserting proper references.Step 05: The completed application
should be accompanied by all the requisite documents and attach self-attested photocopies of all documents as required.Step 06:
Applications duly filled in the prescribed format and complete in all respects should be sent to:Director GeneralAttention:Sh. Kishor
Toppo, Technical Officer-C, Division of Human Resource Development,Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, Ansari
Nagar, New Delhi-110029Email : toppok.hq@icmr.gov.in, mpdicmr@gmail.comNote 01: Incomplete applications are liable to be
rejected.Note 02: Applications complete in all respects must reach on or before the closing date (as mentioned above).Note 03:
Candidates are advised to contact the Director/Officer-in-Charge of ICMR Institutes/Centers where they are interested in pursuing their
PDF.Note 04: Applicants can visit the website of the particular ICMR Institute/Center to know the activities of the Institutes/Centers and
their mandates.Note 05: Applications received without the recommendation of the Director /Officer-in-charge of the sponsoring ICMR
institutes/centers will not be considered.Mode of Selection:The selection of the â€œICMR Centenary Post Doctoral Fellowsâ€​ will be
made through the interview of short-listed candidates by a specially constituted Selection Committee by DG, ICMR based on their
publications, citations, and impact factors.The place of the interview will be ICMR Hqrs. New Delhi.Eligible candidates must route their
applications through the sponsoring ICMR Institutes/ Centers. Applicants coming from abroad may also be considered in absentia, if
eligible and found suitable by the Committee.Documents Required1. Passport-size Photograph2. Attested copy of School Leaving/ High
School/Secondary School Certificate (for date of birth)3. Attested copies of Mark Sheets/Grade Cards & Degrees4. Attested copy of the
Caste certificate, if applicable5. Reprints of publications6. One-page summary of Ph.D. thesis7. Attested copies of Letter(s) of
Acceptance for paper(s) accepted for publication & pre-prints8. Detailed research proposal9. Testimonials from two Referees (One
should be Ph.D. Guide)10. Plagiarism Check Report verified by ICMR-RIOFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the â€œICMR- Post
Doctoral Fellowshipâ€​ Scheme?ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship (ICMR-PDF) Scheme is being instituted to foster high-quality
research opportunities for promising fresh Ph.D./MD/MS holders in the cutting-edge areas of basic science, communicable and non-
communicable diseases, and reproductive health including nutrition at ICMR Institutes /Centers.Which is the implementing agency of
this scheme?Indian Council of Medical Research, Government of IndiaWho are eligible to apply under the scheme?Fresh PhDs/MD/MS
within three years of completing their Ph.D./MD/MS degree (awarded) as on the last date of the application and also those who have
received their provisional Ph.D./MD/MS degree can apply.What is the number of fellowships awarded annually?ICMR intends to offer
fifty (50) fellowships every year for working in ICMR Institutes/Centers with state-of-the-art R&D facilities.What is the maximum age
criterion to apply under the scheme?The maximum age limit is 32 years, relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/OBC/PH and women
candidates, as on the last date of application.What is the criterion of selection?The selection of the â€œICMR Centenary Post-Doctoral
Fellowsâ€​ will be made through the interview of short-listed candidates by a specially constituted Selection Committee by DG, ICMR
based on their publications, citations, and impact factors.Is there any age relaxation for deserving candidates?Yes, for deserving
candidates age can be relaxed maximum up to a maximum of 3 years based on earlier work done, publications, awards, etc. along with
the request by the sponsoring Director/Director-in-Charge. Director General, ICMR may consider and relax on the recommendation of
the screening committee.What should be the minimum designation of PDF Guide?The PDF Guide should have the minimum designation
of Scientist-C grade.How much will the monthly fellowship be given to the eligible fellow?ICMR-PDFs will be paid a consolidated
fellowship of â‚¹65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India rule and Non-Practicing allowance (NPA)
as admissible.How much will the contingency grant to be paid to the fellow?An annual contingency grant of â‚¹3,00,000/- will also be
paid to the eligible fellow.What is the duration of the fellowship?Two years only and extendable for a maximum of one more year based
on outstanding performance and recommendations by the Director/Officer-in-Charge of the concerned ICMR Institutes/Centers.How can
an applicant apply for the scheme?The applications may be submitted with all relevant documents to Director General, Sh. Kishor
Toppo, Technical Officer-C, Division of Human Resource Development, Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, Ansari
Nagar, New Delhi-110029. Sources And ReferencesOfficial WebsiteOkWas this helpful?News and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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DoctoralResearchDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsICMR- Post Doctoral
Fellowship (ICMR-PDF) Scheme is being instituted to foster high-quality research opportunities for promising fresh Ph.D./MD/MS
holders in the cutting-edge areas of basic science, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and reproductive health including
nutrition at ICMR Institutes /Centers. Special focus will be on fundamental research in areas of science and other priority areas identified
by ICMR from time to time. ICMR intends to offer fifty (50) such fellowships every year for working in ICMR Institutes/Centers with
state-of-the-art R&D facilities. These fellowships will be allocated by the Director General, ICMR, depending upon the needs of the
ICMR Institute/Centre.Tenure:Two years only and extendable for a maximum of one more year based on outstanding performance and
recommendations by the Director/Officer-in-Charge of the concerned ICMR Institutes/Centers.In the event of the PDF leaving before
completing one year, he/she will have to refund the fellowship drawn by him/her from the date of joining to the date of leaving the
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