Programmes & Schemes

ICMR-Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)

ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the PhD./ Research Programme through council's support. ICMR holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable. The award of JRF is made on a merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice.

Programme Type: Research and Development

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

Focus Area: Medical Research, Life Science and Biotechnology

Target Audience: Researchers, Post Graduates

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

Eligibility: Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Basic Science or Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Professional Course

Purpose: Research

Funding Cycle: Annually

Duration: 2 Years

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Rs. 31000/-

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