Programmes & Schemes

ICMR Nurturing Clinical Scientists Scheme

The focus of this scheme is to foster high-quality research opportunities for fresh MBBS/BDS candidates, within two years of completing their degrees in the cutting edge areas, fundamental Basic/Clinical Research incommunicable and non-communicable diseases, and reproductive health including nutrition, etc. at MCI/DCI recognized medical colleges/ICMR network of Institutes/Centers, among others. In this scheme is Special focus will be on fundamental research in areas of health research and other priority areas

Programme Type: Human Resource and Development

Ministry / Department: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt of India

Focus Area: Medical Research, Life Science and Biotechnology

Target Audience: Graduate and Post Graduate

Funding Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Govt. of India

Eligibility: MBBS/BDS candidates within two years of completing their degree from MCI/DCI recognized medical/dental colleges, passing all MBBS/BDS examination in the first attempt with 60% or more aggregate marks.

Purpose: Research

Funding Cycle: Annually

Duration: Three years (2+1) or submission of Ph.D. thesis (whichever is earlier).

Application Method: Offline

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Rs. One lakh per month only, (No HRA) and research contingency of Rs. three lakhs for three years (Rs. 1.00 lakh per year to be utilized for research work)

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