ICMR-JRF

The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and research opportunities to eligible candidates through Junior Research Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D. programmes in medical and social science fields.

The scheme "ICMR-Junior Research Fellowship" by the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, aims to select eligible Indian candidates for research through a national-level entrance examination and provide financial support for pursuing Ph.D. programmes. It provides fellowships to candidates in Life Sciences and Social Sciences streams based on merit. A total of 150 fellowships are awarded, along with additional candidates for placement under ICMR-funded projects. The fellowship is granted subject to securing placement in recognized institutions such as medical colleges, universities, or research institutes. The validity of the fellowship is 6 months, and the result remains valid for 2 years for placement.

• The candidate should have a Post Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in basic science or a Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc./MA) in a professional course with 55% marks for General/Other Backward Class (OBC) and 50% for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH)/Visually Handicapped (VH).
• The students having degrees like B. Tech/M. Tech in biomedical sciences, B. Pharma/M. Pharma or D. Pharma are not eligible.
• The upper age limit is 28 years [upper age limit relaxable up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH/VH and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category].

• Fellowship Stipend: ₹31,000/- per month for 1st and 2nd year (JRF); ₹35,000/- per month for 3rd to 5th year (SRF, if upgraded). - Contingency Grant: ₹20,000/- per year for research-related expenses. - Fellowship Duration: JRF for 2 to 3 years; SRF for a maximum 3 years; total duration up to 5 years. - Ph.D. Opportunity: Eligible candidates can enroll in Ph.D. programmes in recognized universities/institutions. - Hostel Facility: Hostel accommodation may be provided by the institute, subject to availability. - Medical Benefits: Provided as per the rules of the respective institution (ICMR does not bear expenses). - Leave Benefits: Casual leave and maternity leave as per Government rules. - Additional Opportunity: 100 additional candidates considered for JRF positions under ICMR-funded projects (subject to conditions).

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• The Fellow will not be treated as an employee of the ICMR.
• The applicant should not draw any stipend or salary or be in receipt of any other type of financial assistance except leave salary during the fellowship.