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. Special focus will be on fundamental research in areas of science and other priority areas identified by ICMR from time to time. Overview ICMR intends to offer 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. 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 fellowship. Benefits ICMR-PDFs will be paid a consolidated fellowship of ₹65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per Govt. of India rule and Non-Practicing allowance (NPA) as admissible. There is a contingency grant of ₹3,00,000/- per annum. 25% of the contingency grant can be used for travel including per diem expenses (only for National travel, related to ICMR-PDF proposed research work only). Eligibility Criteria ICMR-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. A copy of degree is to be submitted – on/before the last date of application form. 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 PDF Guide should have the minimum designation of Scientist-C grade. Age limit : 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 three years based on previous work experience, publications/patents, awards etc. along with the request by sponsoring Director/Director-in-Charge. Application Process Last Date of Application (30th June and 31st December Every Year) Visit ICMR and download the application form. Fill out the application form completely and sign as required. Use additional sheets where necessary, with relevant columns drawn thereon, inserting proper references. The completed application should be accompanied by all the requisite documents and attach self-attested photocopies of all documents as required. Duly filled applications in the prescribed format and complete in all respect along with the cover letter should be addressed to: Director General (Kind Attention):Dr. Geeta Jotwani,Scientist-G & Head,Division of Human Resource Development,Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters,Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029 Soft copy of the application to be sent on email atpdfhrd.icmr[at]gmail[dot]com Mode of Selection The selection of the “ICMR Centenary Post Doctoral Fellows” 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. Source : ICMR