ICMR announces international fellowships

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is inviting applications for international fellowships.

The ICMR-DHR international fellowship programme is intended to create a pool of talented health research personnel by facilitating advanced training and exposure to the latest advancements in knowledge through interaction with international scientists in emerging areas of clinical/medicine/health sciences.

Short-term 25 international fellowships are being offered for senior Indian



biomedical scientists below 57 years of age for a period varying from two weeks to three months. Nearly 40 long-term International fellowships for young Indian biomedical scientists from six months to a year are also up for grabs. Scientists below 45 years of age are eligible for the long term international fellowships.

The last date for receipt of applications is December 15. Details of eligibility, format of application, terms and conditions and guidelines of the programme are available on ICMR and DHR websites. For details visit: www.dhr.gov.in.