Guidelines on the

Human Resource Development

Scheme for Health Research
during the 15th Finance
Commission Period
(2021-22 to 2025-26)

Government of India Ministry of Health &

Family Welfare
Department of Health Research

April, 2024
 Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION
2. OBJECTIVES:
3. LIST OF BENEFICIARIES:
4. AREAS OF RESEARCH
5. COMPONENTS OF THE SCHEME
6. DETAILED TERMS & CONDITIONS OF FUNDING
I. SHORT-TERM STUDENTSHIP (STS):
II. MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS THESIS SUPPORT PROGRAM:
III. MD/MS-Ph.D. PROGRAM
IV. NON-MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR Ph.D. (Biomedical Research
Eligibility Test - BRET)
V. SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP ABROAD (1-3 months)
VI. LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIP ABROAD (6-12 months)
VII. SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP AT INDIAN INSTITUTES (1-3 months)
VIII. LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIP AT INDIAN INSTITUTE (6-12 months)
IX. WOMEN SCIENTISTS FELLOWSHIP
X. TO ENCOURAGE HEALTH RESEARCH PERSONNEL [NON-
RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI), PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIO), OVERSEAS
CITIZENS OF INDIA (OCI)] SERVING ABROAD, TO COME BACK TO INDIA
TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH IN IDENTIFIED AREAS.
XI. FELLOWSHIP FOR BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOMEDICAL
RESEARCH:
XII. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT SUPPORT FOR NON-DHR/ICMR
SCIENTISTS & RESEARCHERS
XIII. WORKSHOPS FUNDING GRANT IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH:
XIV. SUPPORT TO INSTITUTIONS AND SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONALS /
BODIES / ASSOCIATIONS
XV. START-UP GRANT FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS
7. MONITORING OF THE SCHEME:
8. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION:
9. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:
10. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Annexure-I
Annexure-II
Annexure-III
General Terms and Conditions (See para 10)
I. The budget for each project will be available under the following
 heads:
II. DATE OF START
III. STAFF COMPONENT FOR THE START-UP, SUPPORT TO
INSTITUTE, SUPPORT TO NRI/PIO/OCI PROJECTS
IV. UP-GRADATION/DOWN-GRADATION OF APPROVED STAFF
V. UTILIZATION OF TRAVEL GRANT FOR SHORT-TERM AND LONG-
TERM INDIAN INSTITUTES
VI. UTILIZATION OF CONTINGENT GRANT
VII. EQUIPMENT
VIII. RE-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
IX. EXTENSION OF THE PROJECT
X. NUMBER OF PROJECTS WITH THE PI FOR START-UP GRANT
AND SUPPORT TO INSTITUTE CATEGORIES
XI. ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
XII. FINAL PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT
XIII. AUDIT
XIV. ANNUAL UTILIZATION CERTIFICATE
XV. FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS
XVI. PUBLICATION OF RESULTS/PRESENTATION OF PAPERS
XVII. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
XVIII. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL
XIX. LEAVE RULES
XX. PROVISION OF CO-PI
XXI. UPGRADATION OF CATEGORY OF FELLOWSHIP
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SHORT-TERM STUDENTSHIP
(STS) PROGRAM
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB
THESIS FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR MD-Ph.D. PROGRAM
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NON-MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP
FOR Ph.D.- BRET PROGRAM
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR
ACHIEVEMENTS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH (FAB-22)
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT
SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR NON-DHR/ICMR SCIENTISTS/RESEARCHERS
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WORKSHOP FUNDING SUPPORT
IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN
SCIENTIST/ YOUNG SCIENTIST/ NRI/ START-UP GRANT
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LONG/SHORT TERM FELLOWSHIP
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1. INTRODUCTION
Much of the biomedical research being carried out in the country
today is confined to a few medical colleges/institutes of the country. A
major constraint in most of the medical colleges of the country is the
lack of adequate and properly trained human resource in the field of
Health Research.
The Human Resource Development Scheme of the Department of
Health Research was therefore created with a aim to establish a pool of
talented health research personnel in the country by upgrading skills of
faculties of Medical Colleges/Institutes, mid-career scientists, medical
& non-medical students, etc. by specialized training in priority areas of
health research in leading national and international institutions,
encourage and support the trainees to develop and take up research
projects for addressing critical national and local health problems and
financial assistance to Institutions for up- gradation of infrastructure to
enable such Institutions to provide training with state of the art
technologies.
It is imperative that the ongoing and future research priorities
should coincide with the National health priorities such as control and
management of communicable diseases, fertility control, maternal and
child health, control of nutritional disorders, developing alternative
strategies for health care delivery, containment within safety limits of
environmental and occupational health problems; research on major
non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular diseases,
blindness, diabetes and other metabolic and hematological disorders;
mental health research and drug research (including traditional
remedies). Efforts thereby are to be made to reduce the total burden of
disease in the country and to promote health and well-being of the
population.
The Scheme of Human Resource Development was initially
approved by the EFC in its meeting held on 18th November, 2013 under
the Chairmanship of Finance Secretary & Secretary (Expenditure) and
b y the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting
held on 28 th February, 2014 at total estimated cost of Rs. 597.00
crores. The scheme was further extended for the period 2017- 18 to
2020-21. And then again approved for the further period of next five
years w.e.f. 2021-22 to 2025-26 for 15th Finance Commission period
with the approval of SFC in its meeting held on 18.03.2021.
It has been further reviewed by the competent authority, with the
approval of Ministry of Finance addition of some new programs which
intend to create a much larger pool of talented health research
personnel in the country by focusing on skill based training of research
scholars, young medical students, faculty of medical colleges, mid-
career scientists women scientists with career break and NRI/PIO/OCI
serving abroad who wish to return to India for undertaking research in
t h e identified areas thereby encouraging and supporting them to
develop and take up research projects for addressing the critical
national and local health problems, to provide financial assistance to
institutions for up-gradation of infrastructure to enable such
institutions to provide training with state of the art technologies..
Support will also be provided to
scientific/professionals/association bodies engaged in the field of
medical research for undertaking various activities/events with a view
to promote higher standards in medical/health research and for devising
guidelines for policy making and prevention and management of
diseases.
Component-wise physical and financial targets and estimated
expenditure of the scheme of Human Resource Development for Health
Research for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 are given at Annexure-I.

2. OBJECTIVES:
i. To increase the number of skilled and trained personnel for health research from
Medical Colleges/Research Institutes across the country through fellowships,
research grants and career advancement scheme etc. for faculty and young
medical doctors, research scholars to take up medical and health research as a
career.
ii. To focus on the creation of a cadre of trained medical/health researchers in
specific identified priority areas of health research viz., Clinical Trials; Toxicology;
Good Clinical Practices (GCP); Good Laboratory Practices (GLP); Quality Control
(QC) & QA; Genomics; Proteomics; Clinical Psychology, Geriatrics; Modern
Biology; Biotechnology; Stem cells; Genetics; Drugs chemistry; and operational
research etc.
iii. To create support, nurture and encourage the trainees from Medical Colleges, etc.
to forge linkages with other Scientists from universities, research Institutes etc. to
develop multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral teams necessary for addressing
critical national and local health problems.
iv. To establish suitable online teaching and learning facilities to facilitate training in
health research in various subjects in a more effective manner and for promoting
biomedical/health research.

3. LIST OF BENEFICIARIES:
UG medical/dental students
PG medical/non-medical students
Individual: Scientist/Faculty working at Govt. Medical colleges/INIs/ICMR
institutes/universities/recognized research and development laboratories
and NGOs.
Private Institution/NGO (Registered with the DSIR, Govt. of India) as a
research institution.
Scientific/Professional Bodies & Associations.
Women unemployed scientists: who have had a break in their career and
want to return to the mainstream research
NRI/OCI/PIO holders.
 [Note: NGOs are required to be registered at the NITI Aayog
Portal of “NGO DARPAN”].

4. AREAS OF RESEARCH
Biotechnology, Clinical Psychology, Disease Modeling, Drugs
Chemistry Toxicology, Genetics, Genomics, Geriatrics, Good
Clinical Practices (GCP), Good laboratory Practices (GLP),
Environmental Health, Health Economics, Health Informatics,
Medical Ethics, Mental Health, Modern Biology, Operational
Research, Proteomics, Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance
(QA), Stem cell research any other area recommended by the
committee as per National Health Policy/National Health Goals.

5. COMPONENTS OF THE SCHEME

I. Short-Term Studentship (STS)
II. MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS Thesis Support
III. MD/MS-Ph.D. Program
IV. Non-medical fellowships for Ph.D.-NET (BRET)
V. Short-term Fellowship Abroad
VI. Long-term Fellowship Abroad
VII. Short-term Fellowship at Indian Institutes
VIII. Long-term Fellowship at Indian Institutes
IX. Women Scientist fellowship
X. Biomedical research grant for NRI/OCI/PIO
XI. Fellowship for best achievement in biomedical research
XII. International Travel Grant for non-DHR/ICMR scientists & researchers
XIII. Workshops funding grant in biomedical research
XIV. Support to Institutions and Scientific Professionals/Bodies/Associations
XV. Start-up Grant

6. DETAILED TERMS & CONDITIONS OF FUNDING

I. SHORT-TERM STUDENTSHIP (STS):
To promote interest and aptitude for research among medical/dental undergraduates.
To provide an opportunity for undergraduate medical/dental students to familiarize
themselves with research methodology and techniques by undertaking independent
short-term research projects in the field of biomedical research.
Eligibility:
Student eligibility:

1st and 2nd Professional (Prof.) year MBBS/BDS students studying in NMC/DCI-
recognized Medical/Dental colleges in India, before they appear in their fourth Prof. year
final exams are eligible to apply.
1st Prof. year students to carry out the work from 1 st to 3 rd Prof. years.
2nd Prof. year students to carry out the work from 2 nd to 4 th Prof. years.
Students who are holding OCI cards/ PIO cards/NRI studying in an Indian medical/dental
college (NMC/DCI-recognized) can also apply and a copy of the OCI/ PIO/ NRI card
must be submitted.
3rd & 4th Prof. MBBS/BDS students, Interns/PG students are not eligible to apply.
Students of paramedical/non-medical courses are not eligible.
 Students studying in foreign medical/dental colleges are not
eligible for this program.
Guide eligibility:
Only regular full-time faculty members working in the same Medical/Dental College
where the student is enrolled can act as the guide.
Part-time consultants/visiting faculty/residents/tutors/pool officers/PG students cannot be
the guide.
Number of seats
Approximately 2% of the total medical/dental UG seats i.e., 2000 students will be
awarded STS fellowship per year.
Out of these total seats approximately 80% will be given to MBBS and 20% to BDS
students.
However, the actual number will be determined according to the applications received
and availability of budget.
Tenure:
The selected students will be carrying out the proposed research work during the
summer break of two months for three consecutive years i.e., total tenure of six months.
Work timeline:
1st summer break (in between 1st & 2nd prof year): Conceptualize,
develop & submission (online) of research concept note.
2nd summer break (in between 2nd & 3rd prof year): Collection of
data
3rd summer break (in between 3rd & 4th prof year): Analysis of
data, preparation & submission (online) of report

Financial support:
Stipend to the Fellow: Rs. 60,000/- (w.e.f. 2024) for six months of research work along
with an e-certificate.
The stipend will be given in three installments as given below:

a. 1st installment= Rs. 15,000/- at the end of 1 st of year of work, upon submission and
review of research concept note only to selected students.
b. 2nd installment= Rs. 15,000/- at the end of 2 nd year of work, upon submission of interim
report on data collection.
c. 3rd and final installment= Rs. 30,000/- at the end of 3 rd of year of work, upon submission
and review of final report analysis of data, preparation & submission (online) of report.
Application and selection process:
1. STS is a fully online program. No hard copies will be accepted.
2. The student is required to register and submit the application form and research concept
note online as per call, which will be evaluated by reviewers.
3. If selected, the student is expected to complete the project in the next two years in every
summer break as mentioned in the tenure above and submit the concept note and final
report as per the given timelines. The student will be awarded 3 rd/final instalment only if
his/her final report is approved.
4. The host institute/medical/dental college and the guide must take overall responsibility
for the conduct of the research project, preparation, and submission of the complete
report & the required enclosures within the stipulated time.
 5. The 2nd year data collection report should be verified and reviewed by the Guide to
continue the project further for completion.
6. Award of STS fellowship will be subject to technical evaluation of the final report.
7. Results of only successful candidates will be notified on the DHR-ICMR websites.

II. MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS THESIS SUPPORT PROGRAM:

To support and encourage medical/dental college students pursuing post-graduation
courses to do good-quality research.
To improve the visibility and dissemination of their research work to a larger research
audience.

Eligibility
Medical/dental graduates who are admitted to the post-graduation courses in
Medical/dental institute/colleges in India recognized by NMC/DCI/NBE.
Candidates should apply within one year of PG admission/joining.
Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Upper age limit: 45 years of age (as on the last date of application).

Number of seats
Limited to 1% of the total medical PG seats in the country i.e. approximately 400
seats/year (200 per batch in June and December)
Out of the total seats for every batch, there will be 80% seats for medical PGs
(MD/MS/MCh/DNB/DrNB) and 20% for dental PGs (MDS)
However, the actual number will be determined according to the applications received
and the availability of the budget.

Tenure
Three years from the date of issue of the Award letter.

Application process
1. The application should be routed and forwarded through the
guide and the competent authority of the host medical/dental
college/institution.
2. The applications will be reviewed by the expert committee
constituted by the competent authority.
3. The application for financial assistance should include the
curriculum vitae of the applicant, a description of the proposed
research activity (1000 words), and an honest statement of the
applicant about his/her dedication to the area of the proposed
research.

Financial support
Rs. one lakh one-time grant which will be given in two installments viz. 1st installment=
Rs. 25,000/- & 2nd installment= Rs. 75,000/-).
 The first installment of Rs. 25,000/- will be released to the parent institute/fellow after
selection upon submission of an undertaking to the effect that the funds received from
DHR will be used strictly for the purpose for which it has been awarded.
The second and final installment of Rs. 75,000/- will be released to the parent
institute/fellow subject to the submission of the softcopy of one original research
publication in a peer-reviewed JCR-indexed journal from the thesis research work within
three years from the date of the award letter issue. Failure of which the fellow will not be
entitled to avail the final installment.

III. MD/MS-Ph.D. PROGRAM

The program has been designed with two broad aims:
1. To motivate young medical graduates with brilliant academic records through the
national entrance exam for pursuing medical postgraduate and doctorate degrees and to
further encourage them to opt for a career in its research cadre.
2. To motivate young medical faculty to pursue Ph.D. and thereby creating a pool of
clinician scientists in the country who can undertake impactful research.

Eligibility:

Category 1- Combined MD-Ph.D. program

MBBS graduates holding a degree not more than two years after passing graduation OR
post-graduates viz. MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB pursuing students OR degree holders
in any of the stated post-graduate degrees from NMC/NBE -recognized medical colleges
in India.

Age criteria:
Upper age limit: 45 years of age (as on the last date of application).

Who can apply:

Any individual as per the above eligibility associated with any R&D
institution, NMC recognized medical college or INIs willing to
enroll in this program either through a direct application with
ICMR/DHR. The three institutes namely NIMHANS Bengaluru,
KGMU Lucknow and SRIHER Chennai are already enrolled with
ICMR as collaborating centers. Efforts will be made to enroll more
Institutes.

Category 2- Young Medical Faculty Ph.D. program

Medical faculty holding MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS degree.
Full time regular employee with at least one year of service at NMC / DCI recognized
medical colleges or UGC recognized research universities, research institutes of
National Importance.

Age criteria:
Upper age limit: 45 years of age (as on the last date of application).
Who can apply:
Any individual as per the above eligibility/qualifications given in
(Category 2) associated with any R&D institution, NMC/ DCI
recognized medical / dental college or INIs willing to enroll in any
of the either categories of the program either through an open
advertisement (direct application) or by signing a Memorandum of
Agreement/ Understanding of the host/parent institute with
ICMR/DHR.

Tenure:
Combined MD-Ph.D. program: 5 years (2+3 years) or
submission of Ph.D. whichever is earlier.
Young Medical Faculty Ph.D. program: 5 years or submission of
Ph.D. whichever is earlier.

Selection process:
Category 1
The notification will be publicized annually through advertisements such as leading
newspapers, circulars to the collaborating centers and websites, etc. This will be the
responsibility of the respective collaborating centers.
The applicants will appear for the competitive institutional-level written entrance
examination conducted by the host/parent institutes/medical colleges in the country.
The selected applicants will then appear for personal discussion before the expert
committee of the host collaborating center. The committee will also co-opt member(s)
from DHR.
A guide should be identified from the host/parent medical college in the relevant subject
area in the field of biomedical research.
The applicant and the guide will indicate their choice of the research topic and will give a
brief description of the objectives, methodology, design of the study, expected outcome,
relevant and recent literature review, ethical considerations, and research facilities
available at the Host/parent institute for conducting the proposed study along with an
undertaking by the Head of the institute that the fellow will be permitted to undertake the
research activity.
The research proposal duly approved by the research doctoral committee along with the
joining documents, are to be submitted to DHR for evaluation and final approval.
The max. seats in Category 1 will be 15 (not more than 5 from each of the collaborating
center).
Category 2
The call for applications will be advertised annually on the website.
The applicants may apply directly or through the host/parent institutes.
The applicants will appear for personal discussion before the expert committee to be
appointed by the Competent Authority.
The selected young faculty can then register for a Ph.D. in any recognized
university/institution or may register under the AcSIR-ICMR Faculty of Medical Research
(FMR).
A guide should be identified from the host institution in the relevant subject area in the
field of biomedical research and should be in a senior cadre than the scientist.
Financial support:

Combined MD-Ph.D. program (Category 1):

 Stipend: Ordinarily, no stipend will be paid, as students are
receiving stipend from their parent Institute for their MD/MS
program. However, for those candidates who are not receiving
salary from their parent institute, stipend equivalent to the grade
of Senior Resident will be paid after completion of the
MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS degree until completion of Ph.D.
degree or up to 2 years, whichever is earlier.
Research Grant: Rs. 10 lakhs/per year for the duration of five
years or completion of Ph.D. whichever is earlier.

Young Medical Faculty Ph.D. program (Category 2):

Stipend: No stipend will be paid.
Research Grant: Rs. 10 lakhs/per year for the duration of five
years or completion of Ph.D. whichever is earlier.

IV. NON-MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR Ph.D. (Biomedical

Research Eligibility Test - BRET)
The program is designed to motivate & support young science post-
graduate applicants to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) under
various disciplines in the field of biomedical sciences.

Eligibility:
1. Postgraduate applicants with basic or professional degrees in the field of biomedical
sciences from UGC-recognized universities/research institutions in India.
2. The Ph.D. topic should be related to any subject area related to biomedical sciences as
per the DHR-ICMR mandate.
3. Upper age limit: 30 years maximum, relaxation as per GoI rules.

Category:
A. To pursue a doctoral degree from U GC-recognized universities/research
institutions/institute of national importance in India.
B. To pursue the doctoral degree from 27 ICMR institutes/centers, where in, they will be
registered for Ph.D. under the newly established AcSIR-ICMR Faculty of Medical
Research.

Selection process:
1. The applicants will appear for entrance test conducted by the DHR/ICMR in collaboration
with National Testing Agency (NTA)/any other national agency, through a nationwide
Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET).
2. A combined merit list of students qualifying the BRET i.e., 50% marks for General-UR,
OBC, PwBD and EWS categories & 45% marks for SC/ST categories, will be made on
the basis of their score in the above test for the year 2024-25, the candidates who have
qualified ICMR JRF exam in the previous years will be allowed.
 3. The number of fellowships for first 60% of the eligible candidates (currently 300 fellows)
may be increased according to need and they may enroll for the Ph.D. program in
subjects of biomedical/health research from any University recognized by the UGC or
Institute of National Importance.
4. For the remaining 40% of the eligible candidates (currently 200 students) the number
may be increased according to need and it will be mandatory for these to enroll in any of
the 27 ICMR institutes/centers only and will be registered from the ICMR-Faculty of
Medical Research under AcSIR.
5. Candidates will be selected from the waiting list, if any of the above selected fellow or
fellows do not join the fellowship.
6. The top 10% in the merit list shall be rewarded for their outstanding performance as an
‘Exemplary Performance Reward’.
7. The recipients (as per point no. 4 above) shall be entitled to get a research contingency
of Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum only for JRF tenure and will also be eligible to apply for
one-time DHR international travel grant support subject to availability of funds.
8. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) and Economically Weaker
Sections (EWS) applicants will be given reservations as per Govt. policy & guidelines.
Tenure
The tenure for the JRF will be two/three years and the duration of a SRF will be for a
maximum of three years.
JRF is generally for two years. Only after successful assessment of the annual progress
report and upon recommendation of their host institutional Research Doctoral
Committee (RDC) JRF will be upgraded as SRF after 22 months of commencement of
work SRF is generally for three years or submission of a Ph.D. whichever is earlier.
However, the total duration is five years. No-cost extension will be given by the Division
Head DHR only in exceptional cases but not beyond six years.

Financial support
Stipend:
The following monthly remuneration will be paid to the selected
fellows:
Junior Research Fellow (JRF):
1st year Rs. 37,000/- +HRA
2nd year Rs. 37,000/- +HRA
Senior Research Fellow (SRF): If the up -gradation report is
submitted and approved on/after the completion of two years.
3rd year Rs. 42,000/- +HRA
4th year Rs. 42,000/- +HRA
5th year Rs. 42,000/- +HRA

Contingency:
A contingency of Rs. 20,000/- per annum will be paid per fellow for
the duration of five years or completion of Ph.D. whichever is
earlier.

V. SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP ABROAD (1-3 months)

To avail specialized training to excel in the niche area of interest
for the period of 1-3 months in the field of biomedical research and
technology and strengthen the capacity of regular Indian
faculty/researcher.
 Eligibility:
1. Only Indian citizens working in the biomedical field at Indian institutes as a regular
faculty are eligible.
2. Faculty / Researcher having at least three years of experience in the college/institute as
a regular employee.
3. They should hold M.D./M.S./M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/MVSc./ M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or
equivalent with Ph.D. in health / biomedical research.
4. Candidates up to the age of 45 years can avail this fellowship.
5. The candidate should not have availed any fellowship of the duration of one month or
above duration from any of the agencies of Govt. of India / State government for or a
similar training fellowship.
6. Fellowship is non-transferable.

Financial Support:
1. A consolidated stipend of US $3000/- per month (or equivalent in other foreign
currency) for the period of stay in the host institute abroad.
2. Cost of air passage in economy class as per Govt. of India norms from the parent
institute to the foreign host institute by the shortest possible route.
3. One-time contingency grant of up to Rs. 30,000 (maximum) to meet the expenses
of local taxi charges visa fee Health insurance, attending meetings, etc., and up to
Rs. 20,000/- for attending progress review meetings at DHR. The expenditure
incurred in the head ‘contingency’ will be reimbursed by the parent institute to the
fellow after the production of the original voucher.
4. A grant of US $ 600 for fellowship duration for attending conferences /institutes of
interest may be given with the recommendations of the Guide in the foreign host
institute.
5. The stipend will be given to the parent institute/fellow.
6. The amount released under the scheme will be kept in a separate account by the
concerned institute and a separate expenditure account will be maintained.
7. The institute shall submit the utilization certificate under GFR and audited
statement of accounts carried out by the statutory body of the institute.

VI. LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIP ABROAD (6-12 months)

Long-Term Training (6 to 12 Months) Fellowships at Indian Institutions to
persons employed as regular faculty having at least three years of
experience in the college/institute as a regular employee, not above the age
of 45 years.
Long Term Fellowships for Training abroad in identified priority areas (6 to
12 Months) to persons employed as regular faculty, not above the age of 45
years.
Long Term training (6-12 Months) to the faculties of Medical Colleges in
Indian Institutes working/involved with three other approved Schemes of
DHR.

Eligibility:
1. Only Indian citizens working in Indian institutes are eligible.
2. Having M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharma/
M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in the topic related to health/ medical
research.
3. Faculty having at least three years of experience in the institute as regular
 employees.
4. Candidate should be below 45 years of age as of the last date of receipt of
the application.
5. They should not have availed any fellowship of the duration of one month or
above duration from any of the agencies of Govt. of India / State
government for the same subject of training/research project.
6. The fellowship is for 6-12 months. Fellowship is non-transferable.

Financial Support:
1. A consolidated stipend of US $ 3000/- per month (or equivalent in
other foreign currency) for the period of stay in the host institute
abroad.
2. Cost of air passage in economy class from the parent institute
to the foreign host institute by the shortest possible route.
3. One-time contingency grant of up to Rs. 50,000 (maximum) to
meet the expenses of local taxi charges visa fee and Health
insurance, attending meetings, etc., and up to Rs. 20,000/- for
attending progress review meetings at DHR. The expenditure
incurred in the head ‘contingency’ will be reimbursed to a
fellow after the production of the original voucher.
4. A grant of US $ 600 for a period of up to 6 months and US $
1200 for 6-12 months for attending conferences/ institutes of
interest may be given with the recommendations of the Guide
in the foreign host institute.
5. The stipend will be given to the parent institute/fellow.
6. The amount released under the scheme will be kept in a
separate account by the concerned institute and a separate
expenditure account will be maintained.
7. The institute shall submit the utilization certificate under GFR
and audited statement of accounts carried out by the statutory
body of the institute.

VII. SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP AT INDIAN INSTITUTES

(1-3 months)
To avail specialized training to excel in the niche area of interest for the period of 1-3
months in the field of biomedical research and technology and strengthen the capacity of
regular Indian faculty/researcher.
Short Term Training (1-3 Months) in Indian Institutions for the researchers employed as
regular faculty having at least three years of experience in the college/institute as a
regular employee (not above the age of 45 years)
Short Term Fellowships for Training in Indian institutes in identified areas (1-3 Months)
to persons employed as regular faculty (not above the age of 45 years).

Eligibility:
1. Only Indian citizens working in the biomedical field at Indian institutes as a regular
faculty are eligible.
2. Faculty / Researcher having at least three years of experience in the college/institute as
a regular employee.
3. They should hold M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/M.VSc./ M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or
 equivalent with Ph.D. in health / biomedical research.
4. Candidates up to the age of 45 years can avail this training fellowship.
5. The candidate should not have availed any fellowship of the duration of one month or
above, from any of the Central or State Government agencies of India for the similar
training fellowship.
6. Fellowship is non-transferable.

Financial Support:
1. A consolidated amount of training stipend up to Rs. 40,000 per month will be provided
for a period of stay in the host institute, which is at a different station from the parent
Institute.
2. One-time contingency grant of Rs. 30,000 (maximum) to meet the expenses for local
conveyance, attending meetings, etc. and additional amount of Rs. 20,000/- for
attending progress review meetings at DHR will be paid only to the outstation candidate.
3. The amount (training stipend and contingency) will be placed at the disposal of the
parent institute for disbursement to the fellow as per the prescribed norms and the
parent institute will submit the utilization certificate under the GFRs for the actual
expenditure incurred.
4. The amount released under the scheme will be kept in a separate account by the
concerned institute and a separate expenditure account will be maintained.
5. The institute shall submit the utilization certificate under GFR and audited statement of
accounts carried out by the statutory body of the institute.
6. The stipend will be given to the parent institute/fellow.

VIII. LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIP AT INDIAN INSTITUTE (6-

12 months)
Long-Term Training (6 to 12 Months) Fellowships at Indian Institutions to persons
employed as regular faculty having at least three years of experience in the
college/institute as a regular employee, not above the age of 45 years.
Long Term Fellowships for Training abroad in identified priority areas (6 to 12 Months) to
persons employed as regular faculty, not above the age of 45 years.
Long Term training (6-12 Months) to the faculties of Medical Colleges in Indian Institutes
working/involved with three other approved Schemes of DHR.

Eligibility:
1. Only Indian citizens working in Indian institutes are eligible.
2. Having M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/ M.VSc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharma/ M.Tech or
equivalent with Ph.D. in the topic related to health/ medical research.
3. Faculty having at least three years of experience in the institute as regular employees.
4. Candidate should be below 45 years of age as of the last date of receipt of the
application.
5. They should not have availed any fellowship of the duration of one month or above
duration from any of the agencies of Govt. of India / State government for the same
subject of training/research project.
6. The fellowship is for 6-12 months. Fellowship is non-transferable.

Financial Support:
1. A consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000/- per month for a period of stay in the host institute,
 which is at a different station from the parent Institute.
2. One-time contingency grant of Rs. 30,000 (maximum) to meet the expenses of local taxi
charges, attending meetings, etc. and Rs. 20,000/- for attending progress review
meetings at DHR will be given to meet the expenses at different stations from the parent
institution.
3. The amount (stipend and contingency) will be placed at the disposal of the parent
institute for disbursement to the fellow as per the prescribed norms and the parent
institute will submit the utilization certificate for the expenditure incurred.
4. The amount released under the scheme will be kept in a separate account by the
concerned institute and a separate expenditure account will be maintained.
5. The institute shall submit the utilization certificate under GFR and audited statement of
accounts carried out by the statutory body of the institute.

IX. WOMEN SCIENTISTS FELLOWSHIP

A large proportion of women undertake bio-medical education
at graduation, post-graduation, and doctorate levels.
However, the present number of working women in bio-
medical research appears to be lower than expected and the
same needs to be addressed. The problems faced by women
scientists are several, but significantly, most often take the
"break in their careers" arising out of motherhood and family
responsibilities. The options for revival of their profession or
career are limited due to restrictions in age and qualification.
Under this scheme, women scientists will be encouraged to
return and pursue their career in biomedical/health research.

Eligibility:
1. Only Indian citizens and presently unemployed having at least 1 year of recent career
break and not more than 5 years of break, having qualifications as prescribed for
category A or category B will be eligible in respective categories.
2. Category- A: Having M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/ BDS/ M.VSc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharma/
M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in the topic related to health research .
3. Category-B: Having MBBS/ BDS. or M.Sc./ M.Pharma/ M.Tech or equivalent and
enrolled in PhD program with least 2 years of Work Experience after the degree.
4. The woman scientist shall be submitting the research plan in either of the identified
areas of research (mentioned in para 4) through any medical college/bio-medical
research institute under one faculty member.
5. Candidates already in a job or having any other fellowship or support are not eligible.
6. Candidates having research publications in indexed journals will be given preference.
7. Women of 30-45 years of age as of the last date of receipt of application are eligible.
8. Fellowship is to the applicant scientist and area specific and cannot be transferred.
9. Age relaxation would be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and the physically
challenged category as per the Govt. rules. \
10. Break-in career should be substantiated with valid reasoning while applying. Women
candidates with breaks due to motherhood, or family reasons will be preferred. Break in
career due to medical reasons should be supported by a proper certificate from Govt.
hospitals. If a break in service has been awarded due to administrative reasons, such
cases would not be considered.

Financial Support:
1. The fellow shall submit a research proposal and shall be working with or under the
 supervision of a regular faculty of a Research Institute.
2. Category A: A stipend of Rs.80000+ HRA as admissible per month (for medical
persons) and Rs. 67,000+HRA as admissible (for non-medical candidates) for 3
years and a research grant of up to Rs.10.00 lakhs per year will be given to meet
the expenses of field work , consumables required for the research and attending
meetings for project related discussions, etc.
3. Category B: A stipend of Rs. 67,000+HRA as admissible per month (for medical
persons) and Rs. 56,000+HRA as admissible per month (for non-medical persons)
for 5 years or till completion of PHD, whichever is earlier and a research grant of
up to Rs.10.00 lakhs per year will be given to meet the expenses of field work,
consumables required for the research and attending meetings for project related
discussions, etc.

X. TO ENCOURAGE HEALTH RESEARCH PERSONNEL

[NON-RESIDENT INDIAN (NRI), PERSONS OF INDIAN
ORIGIN (PIO), OVERSEAS CITIZENS OF INDIA (OCI)]
SERVING ABROAD, TO COME BACK TO INDIA TO
UNDERTAKE RESEARCH IN IDENTIFIED AREAS.

A large number of Indian scientists go to foreign countries, especially

European and North American countries, after completing their education in
India and many of them are working in reputed medical/health research
organizations. A number of these scientists are willing to return to India to
serve the country in the field of health research, provided they get suitable
opportunities. Since many of these scientists have exposure to high
technologies in the front areas of research, the country will benefit greatly if
they are provided some platform to work in Indian institutes. The
Department of Health Research (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare),
Government of India, has launched the program “to encourage
research personnel [Non-resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian
Origin (PIO), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)] serving abroad, to come
back to India for undertaking research in identified areas”.

This Scheme has been designed to provide contractual research positions

to the Indian scientists settled abroad who are willing to come back to India
on a full-time basis or for a short duration to pursue medical/health research
in India and take up health research projects in collaboration with Indian
scientists, particularly in areas of national priority.

There will be provision to provide financial support to the brilliant medical

doctors/scientists of Indian origin from all over the world who wish to return
to India, to take up research positions in the ICMR or other medical
college/institute of their choice to pursue the objective. Under the scheme,
the NRI/OCI/PIO will be submitting the proposal in the various areas of
medical/health/biomedical research, developed in collaboration with an
Indian researcher, who should be a regular employee of Govt. a research
institution or medical college in India. Though all areas in
medical/health/biomedical research are proposed to be covered under the
scheme given the need to generate new knowledge on a wide range of
subjects, the focus will be on priority Areas of Health Research (Para 4).
 Eligibility:
1. Only persons of Indian origin, non-resident Indian, and overseas citizens of
India, as defined by the Government of India, and currently working abroad.
2. Having M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or M.Tech/ MVSc./ M.Sc./ M. Pharma/ M.
Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in a topic related to health research.
3. The candidate should have at least three years of research
experience in a foreign country as NRI/PIO/OCI; after obtaining the
PhD/MD or equivalent degree with an excellent track record as
reflected in publications and other recognitions.
4. The candidate shall submit the research plan in the areas identified
for the program for research studies in collaboration with a regular
faculty working in an Indian institute.
5. Candidate should be below the age of 45 years.
6. Age relaxation to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC and the
physically challenged category would be given as per Govt. policy
and norms.

Mode of Selection: Selection of the research project of

NRI/OCI/PIO will be made through the Expert Committees
constituted by Competent Authority.

Financial Support:

Each selected researcher shall be eligible to receive a consolidated stipend of Rs.1.2

lakhs per month for 3 years. Research Grants would be available for research
studies/projects not exceeding Rs. 20 lakhs/year.
The project will be extendable for another 2 years at the discretion of the Competent
Authority on the recommendation of the Expert Committee. However, no stipend will be
provided for the extendable 2 years although the research grant will be provided.
In case the researcher finds a permanent position during the tenure of the position, the
remuneration shall be discontinued from the day he/she joins in permanent position but
he/she may continue with the Research Grant for the project, for the remaining duration
of the project.
Provision would be available for keeping a research staff out of a Research Grant during
the tenure of the fellowship.
The Research Grant for the project which mostly will be of a laboratory nature; shall be
divided into two (2) broad budget heads with the following indicative breakup:
Recurring (including Project Manpower, Travel, Consumables &
Contingencies, Overhead) - 65%. However, Travel and Contingencies
would be limited to 10% each.
Equipment - 35%
Each Awardee needs to provide a proposal with a detailed breakup as above for
utilization of the Research Grant and the Host/Parent Institution needs to adhere to the
approved breakup for the entire project period.
The amount (consolidated stipend and research grant) will be released in favor of the
Head of the Parent/Host Indian Institution, where the research project will be undertaken,
and will be kept in a separate account.

Roles and requirements of host institutions:

1. Host institutions should be encouraged to provide a congenial atmosphere for the
awardees to excel in their work.
 2. Access to all common infrastructural facilities, acceptable laboratory, and office space
(Independently or on a shared basis), computing, library access, etc.
3. The institution’s willingness to consider the candidate for a permanent position in due
course will be subject to the meeting, rules, regulations, and all relevant statutory
requirements.
4. Furnishing of the Utilization Certificate (UC) and the audited statement of account from
the audit authority, as applicable to the Host Institute, as per the provisions of the
General Financial Rules.

XI. FELLOWSHIP FOR BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOMEDICAL

RESEARCH:
To recognize the achievements of the biomedical scientists, one-
time research fellowships will be awarded for the research work
which has been published & disseminated in national &
international journals.

Eligibility:
Scientists and young researchers working as a regular
faculty/scientist in Institute of National Importance (INIs)/UGC
recognized institutions/ICMR Institutes/NMC recognized medical
colleges.

Financial implications:
One time fellowship of Rs. one lakh will be given to the selected
scientist/researcher which can be used by the Scientist for journal
publications charges, travel for attending international and
national conferences/seminar/symposium/workshop and research
contingency purpose.

Application & selection process:

1. The application to be invited in the prescribed format duly signed and forwarded by the
Head of the parent/host institute.
2. A note giving full details of the research contributions in the field of biomedical research
3. A short biographical sketch of the applicant.
4. A list of five best peer-reviewed papers published by the applicant giving details of
research work published in national and international journals separately and also
indicating that whether the journal is indexed in Science Citation Index (SCI)/ Science
Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) as per Journal Citation Reports (JCR) index Clarivate
Analytics.
5. Applications with incomplete information are liable to be rejected.
6. Applications submitted after the last date of the advertisement (for that particular year)
will not be considered.
7. The applications will be reviewed by the expert committee constituted by the competent
authority.
8. The selected scientists will be given one-time fellowship of Rs. one lakh along with a
DHR-ICMR memento/medal and certificate for accomplishing a meritorious research
work in the biomedical research.

XII. INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT SUPPORT FOR NON-

 DHR/ICMR SCIENTISTS & RESEARCHERS
To provide financial support researchers/scientists/PG students,
for attending and presenting their research
accomplishments/findings in international
conferences/seminars/symposia for wider dissemination of the
research work or mentoring/talk on any topic in biomedical
sciences in workshops for training young
researchers/faculties/medical students etc.

Eligibility
1. The applicant should be a biomedical scientist/researcher/doctoral student engaged in
R&D work.
2. Senior scientists (above 35 years of age) working in academic institutions and research
laboratories are eligible to apply only to attend international scientific events
(Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop) that are not sponsored by International
Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU).
3. Young scientists/research scholars (age limit 35 years as on the date of the conference)
are, however, considered for support even for ICSU-sponsored events.
4. Regular scientists of DHR/ICMR are not eligible.
5. The grant is not for attending only workshops; it will be considered if the applicant is
delivering any lecture or hands-on session in the workshop/conference/symposium, etc.

Application & selection process:

1. Complete application has to be submitted two months before the date of the scientific
event, any application not submitted before two months will NOT be considered.
2. The following documents must be submitted along with the application:

One copy of the completed application in the prescribed format and bio-
data of the applicant.
A copy of letter from other national/international agency committing to
bear partial cost of travel (the document must be flagged).
Letter of Invitation from organizers.
Detailed announcement of the event (brochure copy of the
announcement to be attached).
Letter of acceptance of abstract paper for presentation and/or
invitation from organizers to Chair a Session/participate as a Keynote
Speaker.
Copy of the abstract of the paper to be presented by the applicant at
the event.
The journey would be undertaken in economy class by shortest route.
The tickets would be procured as per the GOI norms.

3. Assessment will be done by a selection committee constituted by the competent

authority based on the scientific review of the research abstract.
4. The results will be informed via email to the selected applicants after one month of
submitting the application.
Financial support
Rs. 1.5 lakh maximum grant will be awarded to the selected
applicants.
 XIII. WORKSHOPS FUNDING GRANT IN BIOMEDICAL
RESEARCH:
To provide financial support for organization of workshops as per
the DHR-ICMR mandate on various niche area in biomedical health
research in order to train faculty/ researchers/ students in India.

Target group
Various recognized govt. or private organizations/research
institutions/medical/dental Colleges/NGOs for organizing
workshops on research methodology, ethics and research capacity
strengthening.

Selection process
Assessment of the workshop proposal will be done by selection
committee, based on the scientific review of the workshop
proposal.

Financial support
If selected, a maximum financial support of Rs. 10 lakhs will be funded per workshop.
Actual funding amount will be decided after the review of applications and according to
the proposed budget requirements for the said workshop.

Subject areas of Workshop

1. Research Methodology
2. Regulatory compliance (GCP, GLP, GMP etc.)
3. One health
4. Precision medicine
5. Transfusion medicine
6. Bone marrow transplantation
7. Genetic counselling
8. Clinical Pharmacology
9. Molecular characterization of diseases viz. Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Disease,
Hemoglobinopathies etc.
10. Food safety and Nutrition
11. Tissue engineering
12. Trans-disciplinary research

XIV. SUPPORT TO INSTITUTIONS AND SCIENTIFIC

PROFESSIONALS / BODIES / ASSOCIATIONS

Support selected domestic Institutions for providing training to candidates selected by

the Department under this scheme in specially designed programs/ identified priority
areas. Support is also imparted to the institutions for developing online courses along
with contact Programmes in relevant institutions/ online resource material for
researchers/ line mentoring for researchers or Interactive forums and e-groups for
researchers in the area of biomedical/health research.
 Such identified Institutes will be given one-time grants up to Rs.25.00 lakh for gap
filling/upgradation of facilities and up to Rs.10.00 lakh per year for five years to meet the
expenses on equipment, consumables, etc. Institutes under the support to institutions
component will have to submit a training schedule/module for a short-term duration of 1
to 3 months or a long-term duration of 6-12 months. Besides, the aim of “Strengthening
of research activities” through the establishment of online courses and a web portal on
health research for students, faculty, and other researchers will also be undertaken.

Eligibility and Selection

1. Open advertisement will be given for seeking applications from the institutes willing to
participate in the training programme.
2. Institutes having state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities and critical mass in either one or
more disciplines identified in the high-focus areas of the scheme will be identified by the
Expert Committee.
3. The institutes will impart training to the selected fellows as per the “training course or
structure designed”.

Financial Support
1. A grant of up to Rs. 25 Lakhs will be given to the institute to upgrade its
infrastructural facilities as relevant/required for the trainees.
2. The quantum of the amount of grant will depend on the quantum of facilities to be
upgraded / newly established as identified by the Expert Group/ Committee.
3. Financial assistance would be for up-gradation of facilities for providing training to
the fellows nominated for training. Further, the assistance provided for equipment,
consumables, etc. would be exclusively meant for training needs and not for
strengthening the normal activities of the institutes and not for normal needs of the
Institution.
4. The grant will be released to the Head of the institute and a utilization certificate
will be furnished by the institute as per GFR.
5. The Institute will maintain a separate account of the funds received under the
scheme and will furnish the audited statement of accounts, carried out by the
‘statutory audit body’ of the institute.

XV. START-UP GRANT FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS

The start-up grant scheme is meant to support biomedical
researchers who have undergone training in Indian/foreign
institutes supported by DHR. The program aims to utilize the
skills learned during the period of training in a practical mode
so that he/she can undertake research independently and to
ensure that the trainees take up research seriously and in right
earnest.

Eligibility
Only those who have completed Short/Long term fellowship
training program of DHR/ICMR and developed his/her research
project based on the training received are eligible to apply.

Financial Support
The Start-up grant for the project is up to of Rs. 16 Lakhs per
 year up to Rs. 50 Lakhs per research project for three years will
be considered from each fellow/ trainee (after evaluation and
approval by Technical Evaluation Committee and Approval
Committee).

7. MONITORING OF THE SCHEME:

The work/progress of fellowships/research grants will be evaluated
periodically by the Expert Committees constituted by Secretary
DHR. The proposals will be screened & evaluated by the Expert
Committee constituted by the Competent Authority and approved
by the Approval Committee under the Chairmanship of Secretary
DHR with AS & FA or its representative as member and JS DHR
and one Technical Expert / Scientist.

8. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION:
For Project administration at the National Level, Project
Management & Implementation Unit (PMIU) has been established
in the Department of Health Research & ICMR. The manpower for
the Project Management & Implementation Units at DHR and
ICMR, will be engaged on contractual basis, as indicated in
Annexure-II.

9. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY:
The scheme will be implemented through the ICMR and the DHR
will exercise the overall managerial control. Funds for
implementation of the scheme in respect of approved
projects/proposals will be released by DHR to the ICMR.

10. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

The general and specific category wise terms and conditions are at
Annexure- III.

Annexure-I
Component-wise physical and financial targets for the period
2021-22 to 2025-26

S.n Name of the 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 Total

o. Scheme
Phys Fina Phys Fina Phys Fina Phys Fina Phys Fina Phys Fina
ical ncial ical ncial ical ncial ical ncial ical ncial ical ncial
(In C (In C (In C (In C (In C (In C
r.) r.) r.) r.) r.) r.)
1 Short Term F 0 0 12 2.11 20 0 5 0.5 5 0.5 85 3.11
ellowship Abr
oad
2 Long Term F 0 0 13 30
ellowship Abr
 oad
3 Short Term F 0 0 2 0.02 3 0 20 0.24 20 0.24 45 0.5
ellowship at I
ndian Institut
es
4 Short-Term S 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 3 2000 3 4000 6
tudentship S
TS) for MBB
S/BDS Schola
r
5 Long Term F 0 0 0 0 2 0 10 0.48 10 0.48 22 0.96
ellowship at I
ndian Institut
es
6 Women Scien 29 9 38 6.67 20 7 30 6.5 30 11 147 40.17
tists
7 Young Scienti 38 14.5 43 15.9 50 15 550 40.45 350 60.26 1031 146.1
st (divided int
o sub categor
ies) Non-medi
cal fellowship
s for Ph.D.-N
ET ; Non-med
ical fellowshi
ps for Ph.D.-
National Insti
tutes ; ; MD/
MS-Ph.D. Pro
gram
8 To encourage 2 0.01 4 1.1 5 1.5 5 1.72 5 3.44 21 7.77
health resear
ch personnel
(NRIs/PIOs/O
CI)
9 Support to In 5 0.22 9 1 1 2.24 5 1.75 5 2.25 25 7.46
stitution and
Support to Sc
ientific /profe
ssion/instituti
on/associatio
ns
10 Start-up Gran 0 0.93 0 0.4 10 0.5 5 0.75 5 1.5 20 4.08
t
11 MD/MS/DM/ 0 0 0 0 0 0 400 1 400 0 800 1
MCh/DNB/Dr
NB/MDS The
sis Support
12 Fellowship fo 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0.22 22 0.22 44 0.44
 r best achiev
ement
13 Travel Grant 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 1.78 150 1.78 300 3.56
to non-DHR/I
CMR scientis
ts
14 Workshops fu 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 3 50 3 100 6
nding grant i
n biomedical
research
Total 74 24.6 121 27.2 141 26.2 3252 61.3 3052 87.6 6640 227.
6 4 9 7 16
Committed Li 7.5 5.25 12.75
ability
Administrativ 0 0.74 0 0.74 0 0.76 0 0.6 0 0.6 0 3.44
e Cost
74 25.4 121 27.9 141 27 3252 69.4 3052 93.5 6640 243.
4 9 2 35

Note – The number of fellowships can change based on receipt of

applications and available of resources.
 Annexure-II

A. Department of Health Research:

S.N Name o No. of No. Exist Propo Finan

o. f the Po Posts of st ing s sed Sa ciali
st Existi sancti aff i alary lary (A mplic
ng oned n po per s per ations
sitio mont DST n per an
n h orms num
where
v e r ap
plicabl
e)
A. PMIU at DHR:
1 Program M 1 0 Rs.8 Rs.80 10,80,0
anager 0,00 ,000- 00
0- 90 90,00
,000/ 0/-
-
2 Scientist 1 1 75,000
67,0 9,96,00
‘ C ’ Medi 00/- 0
cal/Non- + H
Medical RA
3 Finance Ma 1 0 50,000-5 60,000/ 7,20,00
nager 5,000 - 0
4 Data Entry 2 2 Rs.16,00 Rs.20,0 4.80,00
Operators 0- 00/- 0
20,000/
-
5 Group ’D’/ 2 1 Rs.1 Rs.18,0 4,32,00
Multi- Task 2,00 00/- 0
Staff 0- 15
,000/
-
Salary enhancement for technical person will be 5% every two years
as per DST norms
DEO/MTS salary will be subject to minimum payable under the Minim
um Wages Act.
B. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR):

S.N Name o No. of No. Exist Propo Finan

o. f the Po Posts of st ing s sed Sa ciali
st Existi sancti aff i alary lary (A mplic
ng oned n po per s per ations
sitio mont DST n per an
 n h orms num
where
v e r ap
plicabl
e)
B. PMIU at ICMR:
1 Scientist 1 80,000 78,0 11,64,0
‘D ’ Medi 00/- 00
cal/Non- + H
Medical RA
2 Administrati 1 35,000 40,000/ 4,80,00
ve - 0
Officer
3 Data 2 Rs.16, Rs.20,0 4.80,00
Entry Oper 000- 20 00/- 0
ator ,000/- p p.m.
.m.
4 Group ’D’/M 2 Rs.12,00 Rs.18,0 4,32,00
ulti- 0- 00/- 0
Task Staff 15,000/- p.m.
p.m.
Salary enhancement for technical person will be 5% every two years
as per DST norms
DEO/MTS salary will be subject to minimum payable under the Minim
um Wages Act.

Annexure-III
General Terms and Conditions (See para 10)

I. The budget for each project will be available under the

following heads:
a. Fellowship/Staff (Manpower)
b. Equipment
c. Consumables
d. Travel
e. Contingencies/Miscellaneous
f. Overhead (if applicable)

II.DATE OF START
The sanction letter would specify the date of start. It can only
be a prospective date. If, however no date is mentioned in the
sanction letter, the project would deemed to have become
operative on the day the grant is received by the Investigator.
This date would have to be communicated by the host Institute
to the DHR/ICMR and should be in no case later than one
month after the receipt of the sanction letter/award letter by
the host institute. The date of start of a project can be changed
 on the request of the PI provided no expenditure has been
incurred from the grant released by the DHR/ICMR.

III. STAFF COMPONENT FOR THE START-UP,

SUPPORT TO INSTITUTE, SUPPORT TO NRI/PIO/OCI
PROJECTS
Project staff would be engaged initially for a period of one year
and extendable only till the duration of the project. The staff
engaged in the project will not have any claim, whatsoever, for
continuation of services in DHR/ICMR after
completion/termination of the project. The progress of JRF and
SRF working on a project will be assessed every year by a
committee consisting of PI, Head of Department, Dean and an
external member who is an expert in the relevant field - not
less than an Associate Professor/Professor. The fellowship for
JRF/SRF will be as per the existing norms of the Department of
Science & Technology (DST).

IV. UP-GRADATION/DOWN-GRADATION OF APPROVED

STAFF
The staff selected and approved for a particular research
project cannot be changed/modified by the host
institute/organization without the prior permission of
DHR/ICMR.

V. UTILIZATION OF TRAVEL GRANT FOR SHORT-

TERM AND LONG-TERM INDIAN INSTITUTES
The grant can be utilized for travel within the country by the
PI, co-investigator or of research staff working on the scheme
for following:
a. Attending seminars/symposia/conferences/workshops within the country provided the PI
himself or the project staff is presenting a research paper (based on the project work)
which has been accepted. Copy of the acceptance letter should be sent to the ICMR.

b. Taking up field work/travel connected with the research work (TA/DA would be as per the
entitlement) including procurement of chemicals, equipment etc.
c. Visiting the DHR/ICMR office for meetings related to the project
d. Attending a training course related to the project, mainly for project staff
e. The travel grant cannot be used for foreign travel or any other expenses for visits abroad

VI. UTILIZATION OF CONTINGENT GRANT

This is meant for recurring as well as non-recurring expenditure.
For contingency grant exceeding Rs. 25,000/- per annum
detailed breakup should be given. The contingent grant can be
utilized for purposes like, but not limited to:
a. Acquisition of books and documents of relevance to the research topic in case these are
 not available in the library, these would become the property of the Institution library and
after purchase and accession may be issued to the Department/ Scientist till they are
needed.
b. Charges for specialized investigations for which facilities do not exist in the host institute.
c. Publication charges/ reprints/ off-prints of research papers published as an outcome of
the research
d. Data entry charges
e. Printing of questionnaire
f. Computer utilities, charges for analysis of data (computer charges)
g. Typing of research reports including preparation of the final report
h. Communication charges
i. The grant cannot be used for purchase of furniture items/office equipment such as
telephone, fax machine, laptops/computers etc.

VII. EQUIPMENT
Provision for equipment(s) for conduct of the study shall be
provided based on the recommendations/approval of the
project by the approval by the appropriate Expert Committees.
This would vary on the nature, scope and need of the project.
For Young, Women, NRI/OCI/PIO scientist categories, the
capital equipment has to be procured in the name of the
institute where the fellow proposes to work. The value of the
whole set of the equipment should not exceed Rs. 8.00 lakh for
Young and Women Scientist categories. All expendable and
non-expendable articles acquired for work of the project
should be purchased in accordance with the procedure in
vogue in the host institutions as per GFR. For permanent and
semi-permanent assets acquired solely or mainly out of the
grant, a separate record in the form of register in prescribed
Performa (Asset Register) shall be maintained by the Institute.
The term "assets" means movable property where the value
exceeds Rs.1000/-. Separate assets registers for items costing
more than Rs. 20,000/- and less than Rs. 20,000/-may be
maintained.
All equipment should be purchased according to the rules and procedures of the
Institutions where the project is to be carried out
Equipmentprocuredthroughthegrantshouldbearalabel"DHR, MOHFWfunded"
On completion of the study a list of all equipment procured from the project funds along
with their cost, date of purchase, and suggestions for disposal should be sent to the
Department.
Equipment costing less than Rs 20,000 are generally allowed to be retained by the
Institute, while for those costing more than Rs 20,000 the Department would take
decision on case to case basis.

VIII. RE-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS

Expenditure should on no account exceed the budget
sanctioned for the project. Expenditure incurred over and
above the sanctioned amounts against one or more, sub-
heads/items of expenditure such asstipends ,
 contingencies,etc. shall not be met without the approval of the
DHR, by re-appropriation of savings under remaining sub-
heads (except under sub-head ‘equipment’) by re-appropriation
of money during the financial year, provided it is within over
all sanctioned ceiling of the year. No expenditure shall be
incurred on items not sanctioned under the scheme. Savings
should also not be re-appropriated for meeting or incurring
expenditure on staff that has not been sanctioned by the
Department. The approval of re-appropriation up to an amount
of Rs. 20 lakhs within the sanctioned budget can be given by
the Head of the Division (JS).

IX. EXTENSION OF THE PROJECT

Extension beyond the approved duration would not be considered, except under special
cases, wherean important lead has emerged that need to be followed-up and valid
justification is givenandrecommendedby the Technical EvaluationCommittee
andProjectApproval Committee at DHR.
An extension with budget can be considered to complete the project. In such cases the
extension request has to be submitted at least 3 months before the completion of
project. The extension without additional budget up to 6 months can be approved by the
competent authority of DHR.

X. NUMBER OF PROJECTS WITH THE PI FOR START-

UP GRANT AND SUPPORT TO INSTITUTE
CATEGORIES
Under normal conditions, a PI should not be implementing
more than three research projects at a given point in time.
While submitting an application for a research project, the PI
should give in detail all the research projects (completed, on-
going). Fresh research proposals can be considered only when
the on-going research proposals are about to conclude.

XI. ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

a. The Host/parent Institute would be required to submit an annual progress report and also
give audited statement of expenditure by the Auditor of the research
Organization/Institute etc. However, the first progress report should be submitted at least
three months prior to the completion of the annual report so as to enable the evaluation
and provide the grants within the completion of one year from the starting date. The
subsequent annual report will be for the period of one year.
b. The financial and physical progress of the project would be evaluated by the DHR with
technical support from ICMR.
c. The progress report and expenditure statement in respect of the project shall be
reviewed at the time of release of subsequent grants.
d. The Principal Investigator (PI) may be asked to present the progress at the meeting of
the Committee, if considered necessary. The consolidated report of the work done to be
provided to Department for evaluation and monitoring of progress and statement of
expenditure.
e. The suggestion and views of the Committee and mid-course correction, if any, would be
conveyed to the PI from time to time for effective conduct of the project. This would be
 binding on the PI.
f. In order to monitor the progress, quarterly/annual progress report would also be
evaluated by DHR.

XII. FINAL PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT

At the completion of the project, the final report should be sent in
the prescribed format. The report should be submitted not later
than three months from the date of completion of the project.
10% grant would be withheld for release after receipt of the final
report. The review of any other new project sent by the same
applicant for financial support from the Department would
depend upon the previous track record in terms of compliance of
submission of requisite statement of Accounts and annual / final
reports in time. One copy of final report have to be submitted by
the applicant along with the final audited statement of Accounts.

XIII. AUDIT
The department would normally accept audited report from
auditors as applicable to the concerned institution. Statement of
accounts audited by Chartered Accountants approved by or
registered with the CAG and /or Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare would also be accepted. The necessary registration
number should be provided for record.

XIV. ANNUAL UTILIZATION CERTIFICATE

i. The release of grants-in-aid and the terms and conditions thereof including
submission of utilization certificates shall be subject to the provisions GFRs.
ii. Each year a simple statement of accounts giving the funds received and
expenditure incurred by 31st March needs to be submitted for release of the first
instalment for the next year duly signed by the Accounts Officer of the Institute.
iii. Unspent balance would be adjusted in the first instalment for the next year.
iv. An audited statement would be essential for release of the second instalment of
the annual grant from second year onwards.

XV. FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS

The final settlement of the Accounts will be done only after the
receipt of the following:
a. Final audited statement of expenditure
b. Final utilization certificate
c. List of equipment procured from the project along with their cost, date of
purchase, and suggestions for disposal
The grant paid by the DHR shall be refunded by the institution as
and when the investigator discontinues a scheme midway or does
not follow the detailed technical programme as laid down and
approved by the DHR. All raw data (in all forms) should be made
available/accessible to DHR..
XVI. PUBLICATION OF RESULTS/PRESENTATION OF
PAPERS
The research papers and publications based on the results of the
research project should acknowledge assistance by the DHR.
Copies/reprints of papers published should be sent along with the
progress/final report.

XVII. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

All new intellectual property viz., patents, designs, etc.
generated as part of the research supported by the DHR under
the Scheme would belong to the department and other
partners as per the Indian Council of Medical Research IPR
policy, till any new policy is formulated by Department of
Health Research.

XVIII. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL

The Fellows will not be treated as an employee of the DHR.
The candidate will be under the administrative control of the
Institution where he/she works and will be subject to the Rules
and Regulations of the Institute concerned.

XIX. LEAVE RULES

Fellows will be entitled for leaves as per guidelines of
host/parent institute for project staff/JRF/SRF/research fellows.
During the project duration, the candidate should not be away
from the project for a period of more than 15 days in
continuation and 30 days total without the prior consent of
DHR. Leave without fellowship can be granted up to one
month in a year. Maternity leave will be applicable as per the
Government of India norms.

XX. PROVISION OF CO-PI

There is no provision of co-PI in the Women scientist category
program. However, the fellow can have a co-mentor in the
project. In Start-up grant and NRI/OCI/PIO categories, the PI
can have up to 2 Co-PIs in the project.

XXI. UPGRADATION OF CATEGORY OF FELLOWSHIP

Under Women and Young scientist categories of program, a
fellow who has submitted the PhD thesis (non-medical) and has
not been awarded the degree shall be eligible for category B.
However, if the fellow has been awarded with PhD degree
during the tenure of her/his project will be eligible for the
upgradation of the category from B to A.
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SHORT-TERM
STUDENTSHIP (STS) PROGRAM

1. Students must follow the updated instructions and updated forms provided on the DHR
portal. Incomplete applications/proposals will not be considered. DHR-ICMR reserves
the rights to approve/disapprove the research concept note upon scientific evaluation.
2. The online application submission portal will be advertised every year in the month of
August. The report submission will proceed after three years in the month of August.
3. The students admitted in the first and second professional year of MBBS/BDS may be
assigned a Guide from the same medical/dental college and may develop and
conceptualize a research concept note under their guidance in the field of biomedical
research.
4. The concept note should be submitted on the given format only and should have details
the original research work to be carried out by the student during six months in three
years in every summer break with yearly objectives, under the guide and should not be
copied from earlier research/thesis/other sources.
5. The research concept note should be submitted without any personal/identifying
information like name, college name, mobile nos. email IDs, etc. of the student or the
Guide or the college.
6. If in methodology the name of the college is required, then only mention the name of the
district should be given.
7. If any identifying information is found in the concept note, consent form or patient
information sheet, survey form, etc. then the proposal will be not considered further.
8. If any kind of research misconduct is noticed at any stage the proposal/ report would be
rejected.
9. One student can submit only one proposal under a guide.
10. A guide can forward only one student application. Please note that in case of more than
one submission by a student/ guide all proposals will be automatically rejected.
11. The cost of the proposed research work is to be borne by the host medical
college/institution.
12. The stipend is meant only for the student as his/her fellowship.
13. The e-certificates will be issued only to the student, the name of the guide is however
mentioned, no separate e-certificates will be issued to the guide.
14. DHR-ICMR does not recognize any co-guides for the STS project, even then if there is a
co-guide it is solely up to the Guide. The student should obtain approval from the
Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) if the proposal involves research on human
participants and from the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) if the work
involves the use of animals.
15. The IEC/ IAEC approval should be obtained any time before beginning actual research
work.
16. Any research carried out by the student without appropriate prior approval by the
IEC/IAEC will be rejected. If IEC/IEAC is not required for the proposed work then an
exemption certificate is also to be submitted along with the concept note.
17. If in case the IEC/IEAC approvals are not given by the time of application submission
then an undertaking from the Guide is to be submitted for the same.
18. The same may be submitted either along with concept note or with the report.
19. Clinical trial studies/protocols are not allowed to be submitted under STS
20. Informed consent is to be obtained for research on human participants. For more
information please refer to DHR-ICMR National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and
Health Research on Human Participants, 2017andNational Ethical Guidelines for
Biomedical Research Involving Children available on https://www.ICMR-
DHR.nic.in/sites/default/files/guidelines/ICMR-DHR_Ethical_Guidelines_2017.pdf and
 https://www.ICMR-DHR.nic.in/sites/default/files/guidelines/National_Ethical_
Guidelines_for_BioMedical_Research_Involving_Children_0.pdf respectively.
21. Submission of wrong information/document etc. detected at any stage will lead to
disqualification and the application/proposal/project will be treated as cancelled.
22. The studentship is non-transferable and cannot be given to another student in the event
of non acceptance after getting approval. However, in case of transfer of guide the
student can take another faculty member for same department as guide with permission
from the highest competent authority of the same medical/dental college.
23. Incomplete, late applications will not be considered.
24. On approval of the research concept note and report, stipend will be paid in installments
as mention in the guidelines through RTGS and will be transferred to the STUDENT’S
OWN SINGLE HOLDER BANK ACCOUNT (should be a national bank). NO Joint
Accounts (parents/guide) will be accepted.
25. The DHR-ICMR reserves right for no further discussion on rejected/incomplete
applications/research proposals/late submissions.
26. Information from students may be used by DHR-ICMR/designated authorities to contact
students/invite them to research methodology workshop/conferences or other academic
activities, if required.
27. Requests for considering or providing the information pertaining to the following
categories shall not be entertained by DHR-ICMR:

Reasons for rejection of STS applications

Technical errors on the portal on the last date and minute of submission leading to
incomplete submission.
Names and contact details of students/guides/reviewers
Any other details of any student/Guide
Details of STS projects-approved/disapproved
Minutes of STS meetings/marks/scores
Or any other confidential information

28. The DHR-ICMR shall make all efforts to keep the information about participating
students/guides/scientific reports (soft copies) confidential and in safe custody, however
will not be responsible for any unintentional loss of any kind due to unforeseen reasons
at this time.
29. Research Integrity is crucial for good conduct of research and its outcomes. The student/
guide should try to imbibe the right research culture and temperament for conducting
quality research.
30. Do not copy paste write up/ information/ results/ data from other sources (published or
unpublished) without giving appropriate reference.
31. Conflicts of interest, if any, should also be declared. Conflict of interest are situations in
which financial or any personal reasons can compromise, an individual’s professional
judgment in proposing, conducting, supervising or reporting research and therefore can
badly affect the quality of research and its reporting and also the scientific objectivity of
the proposed research/ report.
32. All submissions to DHR-ICMR must be prepared by the student under guidance. The
Guide is required to sign an undertaking to the effect that it is original work and not
plagiarized from any other sources.
33. In case at any time point it is detected that the STS research proposal/ STS report have
been plagiarized, the STS research proposal/ STS report will be out rightly rejected.
DHR-ICMR reserves the right to accept or reject or take other appropriate action if any
misconduct or fraud or plagiarism is detected at any point of time.
34. Dissemination about the program will be carried out at regular intervals to create
awareness about the newly revised program which will enable the students to excel in
research endeavors.
35. In addition, seminars/workshops will also be conducted to strengthen the essentials
 fundamental research concepts, best practices, and innovative approaches to cover the
key aspects of research methodology in field of biomedical research for producing more
impactful research outcomes.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF STS RESEARCH
CONCEPT NOTE
Please follow the format given below:
Reference ID (Generated upon registration)
Title (25 words max.)
Introduction (300 words +100 words)
Objectives (100 words max.)
Methodology (800 words +100 words)
Implications (100 words + 50 words)
References (Vancouver style) (300words max.)
The stated word limit is for guiding the students and may only exceed
the limit as stated above.
Important note: No name/ contact details (Telephone number/ email)
should be provided. The proposal would be automatically rejected if
any identifying information of the student/ guide is provided in the
proposal.
Reference ID- Please provide only the reference ID for identification
o n t h e top. Identifying information like name o f the student/guide,
contact details like contact numbers/email addresses should not be
provided in the proposal/project for unbiased review.
Title-A good title should b e short, accurate a n d concise. I t should
make the central objectives and variables o f the study clear t o the
reviewer.
Introduction-The purpose of an introduction is t o provide the
rationale behind the work, s o that the reviewer may understand and
appreciate the objectives. Please describe the importance
(significance) of the study. Defend the model- Provide a rationale and
describe the reasoning that led you to selecting them. Briefly describe
the experimental design a n d h o w i t accomplished the stated
objectives. Describe the situation and specify clearly the gaps i n the
existing knowledge and/or controversy a n d in conclusive evidence.
The discussion should be supported with appropriate references.
Objectives-Should specify what kind o f knowledge the study is
expected t o obtain. I t should give a clear notion o f what is to be
described, determined, identified, compared or confirmed. Hypothesis
m a y b e stated, and objectives should be specific, to the point and
achievable.
Methodology- Describes all t h e procedures that w i l l be used to
achieve t h e objectives and justify the study design including any
techniques and procedures to be used. This may include type of study
and study design, study population, sample size and selection criteria,
Proposed intervention (if applicable), Data collection procedures
&instruments used, quality control, confidentiality, plan of analysis/
statistical tools, ethical considerations with all required forms.
Implications- Describes what i s expected to be achieved o r gained
from the proposed research. This could be given in terms of
knowledge gained by the s t u d e n t or in terms of scientific
advancement.
References-Provide appropriate references in Vancouver style only
from recently published journals/ literature supporting the proposed
research.

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR

MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB THESIS FINANCIAL SUPPORT
PROGRAM

1. The research topics should mainly aim and focus on the thrust areas of clinical and
biomedical research as per the DHR-ICMR mandate with research outcomes of that can
be used for translating them into tangible products useful for the society and country:
2. The applicants should first register their thesis topic on Medical Shodh Ganga (May
kindly visit DHR & ICMR website for detailed information). If the thesis topic is not
registered at Medical Shodh Ganga then it will not be considered.
3. Applicants must apply within 12 months of admission/joining the course
(MD/MS/DM/MCh/DNB/DrNB/MDS).
4. The applicant and the Guide will indicate their choice of the research topic as per DHR-
ICMR mandate and will give a brief description of the objectives, methodology, design of
the study, expected outcome, up-to-date literature search, ethical considerations, and
facilities available at the institute for conducting the study as per the proposed protocol
and an undertaking by Head of the Institute that the applicant will be permitted to
undertake the proposed research activity.
5. If an applicant leaves the proposed course/program in the first year, the first instalment
amount received by the applicant will have to be remitted to DHR-ICMR with suitable
justification through the Guide.
6. The grant shall be issued in the name of the applicant directly, with a copy to the Guide
and the Head of the Institute.
7. The amount will be used by the applicant for the pursuance of thesis research work and
may use the funds for the purchase of reagents, preparation of thesis, secretarial
assistance, or any other activity related to the research project following fair and
reasonable procedure.
8. The applicant shall submit the information to DHR-ICMR regarding the way the funds
were utilized duly signed by the Guide and Head of the Institute/College.
9. The applicant will acknowledge the financial assistance provided by DHR-ICMR in the
publication(s) in peer-reviewed JCR-indexed journals emerging out of the thesis work
and in the thesis as well.
10. Dissemination about the program will be carried out at regular intervals to create
awareness about the newly revised program which will enable the students to excel in
research endeavors.
11. In addition, seminars/workshops will also be conducted to strengthen the essentials
fundamental research concepts, best practices, and innovative approaches to cover the
key aspects of research methodology in field of biomedical research for producing more
impactful research outcomes.

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR MD-Ph.D. PROGRAM

Combined MD-Ph.D. (Category-1)
1. The total tenure will be five years or completion of Ph.D. (3 years as junior resident and
 2 years as senior resident) for MD-Ph.D. fellows and three years or completion of Ph.D.
for post graduate fellows.
2. Financial support will be provided when the selected applicant submits the following
documents to the DHR-ICMR:

An undertaking to the effect that the funds received from the DHR will be used strictly for
the purpose for which it has been released, and in the event of leaving this program
without completing the program the whole amount will be remitted back with suitable
justifications.
A surety bond will be executed by the applicants joining the fellowship on Rs. 100/- non-
judicial stamp paper.

3. The annual progress reports are to be submitted on time, through the host institute duly
forwarded through the competent authority after completing 12 months within one month
of completing a year.
4. Any delays in submitting from the above-mentioned timeline should be prior informed to
the DHR-ICMR through the Guide.
5. The stipend and research grants will be released annually only after DHR-ICMR reviews
the annual progress of the selected fellows.
6. The local institutional committee (approved by DHR-ICMR) and Guide should review
annual work done report for extension of next year.
7. The Secretary DHR & Director-General, ICMR, will make the final decision for tenure
extension.
8. The grant shall be released in the name of the Head of the host institute directly with a
copy to the Guide and the fellow.
9. The grant will be used by the fellow for pursuance of research work viz. purchase of
reagents, consumables, preparation of the thesis, research publication charges (only
from the thesis work), and any other work related to the research project following fair
and reasonable procedure.
10. The annual Utilization Certificate (UC) has to be submitted to DHR-ICMR within one
month upon completing a year, regarding the manner in which the funds were utilized
duly signed by the Accounts Officer and Head of the Institute/college.
11. Part-I of the thesis is to be submitted for fulfillment of the requirement of MD/MS at two
and half years (2½), from the joining date and examination at three years for MD/MS
degree after acceptance of the thesis by two examiners.
12. Part-II thesis (final) to be submitted for fulfillment of Ph.D. degree upon completion of
five years from the joining date and thesis defense after acceptance of the thesis by
three examiners.

Young Medical Faculty Ph.D. (Category-2):

1. For young medical faculty from INIs/medical colleges/research institutions who are
willing to pursue Ph.D., can apply directly against the call or through the host institutions
(those who will be entering into an MoU with DHR-ICMR)
2. The collaborating centers, who will sign MOU with DHR-ICMR for the said program, will
be sending their respective young faculty nominations against the call to DHR-ICMR.
3. Selection of applicants is at the sole discretion of the DHR-ICMR, and the program can
be withdrawn at any time.
4. The thesis is to be submitted at the end of five years (from the date of joining) after
thesis defense with acceptance of the thesis by three external examiners.
5. Upon completion of Ph.D., the thesis summary (2-5 pages), outlining the objectives,
methodology, findings and discussion is to be submitted to the DHR-ICMR.
6. The fellow is required to publish minimum one paper from the thesis work in peer-
reviewed PubMed/SCI/SCIE indexed journals.
 7. DHR-ICMR research grant is to be acknowledged in all publications/patents emerging
out of the thesis work.
8. The grant can be terminated at any time on a month's notice, if the progress of work is
not satisfactory or upon receipt of an adverse report from the Guide and can be
terminated forthwith if the particulars given in the application form for fellowship are
found to be incorrect or false.
9. This program is not linked with any other research capacity building programs under
which the students are in receipt of stipend etc.
10. Dissemination about the program will be carried out at regular intervals to create
awareness about the newly revised program which will enable the students to excel in
research endeavors.
11. In addition, seminars will also be conducted to strengthen the essentials fundamental
research concepts, best practices, and innovative approaches to cover the key aspects
of research methodology in field of biomedical research for producing more impactful
research outcomes.

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR NON-MEDICAL

FELLOWSHIP FOR Ph.D.- BRET PROGRAM

1. The total tenure will be five years or the completion of Ph.D. whichever is earlier.
2. The selected applicant may join the fellowship within one year (as mentioned in the
award letter) after the declaration of results.
3. The selected fellows will be required to submit willingness letter to DHR-ICMR within one
month of result declaration, if they wish to avail fellowship after the issue of the Award
letter.
4. The fellows may register themselves on the EPMS online portal and then proceed as
follows:
5. Before the joining and starting of the fellowship, the research synopsis is to be submitted
by the fellow through the guide and host institute, which will be evaluated by Expert
Committee constituted by the competent authority of the DHR-ICMR (should be
submitted within six months from the date of the award letter).
6. The first 60% fellows will be required to join within 12 months from the date of Award
letter issued by DHR-ICMR and next 40% will be required to join the fellowship within 06
months from the date of award letter issued.
7. The plan of work must be prepared, as defined in the online application form. A
Statistician should be consulted for the preparation of the plan of work, where
considered necessary.
8. The problem to be studied should be well-defined. It should relate to a particular aspect
of a problem and not be of a general nature and should be capable of completion within
the fellowship period.
9. The joining documents is to be submitted online through the ePMS DHR portal in the
prescribed format within one year of the issue of award letter for Category-1 fellows and
within six months for Category-2 fellows.
10. No hard copies of any document will be accepted.
11. 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. A certificate to this effect
must be furnished by the applicant is proposed to be carried out during the fellowship
must be submitted with the application.
12. The following documents are to be submitted at the time of joining (online through ePMS
portal):
a. Joining report (original copy) mentioning exact date of joining (indicating forenoon/
afternoon), recent photo duly signed and seal/rubber stamp (Guide) and Head of
the Institute's name (format enclosed).
 b. Ph.D. enrollment/registration letter from the Institute/University through the Guide
c. Mandate Form (format enclosed): DHR-ICMR will release all funds to the Head of
Institute Only (clearly mention to whom funds may be released i.e.
Registrar/Director/Dean/Principal/others, please specify).
d. DHR-ICMR JRF Application Form (format enclosed).
e. Applicant availing the hostel facilities in the Institute/any other Institution will not be
eligible for HRA. A Certificate to this effect may be furnished by hostel
accommodation authority of the Institute in prescribed format (format enclosed).
f. Undertaking of the fellow for DHR-ICMR JRF/SRF (format enclosed).
13. The final detailed research proposal is to be submitted to DHR-ICMR for evaluation and
final approvals.
14. The applications should be sent through the Guide and the Head of the Institute where
the applicant proposes to work. If employed, a certificate from his/her employer to accept
the fellowship should be submitted.
15. The Ph.D. enrollment/registration letter should also be submitted through Guide.
16. The Head of the Institution, where research work will be carried out, must certify that
equipment, laboratory and other facilities are available in the Institution for the proposed
research work and these will be made available to the fellow for the Ph.D. tenure.
17. It should be noted that no funds shall be provided for the purchase of equipment or non-
expendable articles of use. In addition, the Academic Council or equivalent research
doctoral committee of the Institute must recommend the project proposal.
18. All projects involving human beings/animals must be cleared by the institute ethics
committee (IEC)/Institute animal ethical committee (IAEC) of the Institute.
19. IEC approval for the project work proposed should have been obtained in time, to avoid
unnecessary delays in starting the research work and submission of annual progress
reports on time to avoid delay in release of the fellowship amount and terminations.
DHR-ICMR is not responsible for the administrative and institutional delays for doctoral
committee meetings, IEC meetings.
20. Any delays in submitting the same should be informed to the DHR-ICMR with prior
information through the Guide.
21. In the event of the fellow leaving before completing one year, he/she will be required to
refund the stipend drawn by him/her from the date of joining to the date of leaving the
fellowship.
22. The fellow will not be allowed transfer from one institution to another after completion of
one year as a JRF, except in special circumstances with the prior approval of the
Secretary DHR & DG, ICMR only. No Travel Allowance (TA) from the contingency will be
paid as a result of such a transfer.
23. A webinar to create awareness about the newly revised program shall be organized
before the onset of the program which will enable the students to excel in research
endeavors for capacity building shall be conducted.
24. Dissemination about the program will be carried out at regular intervals to create
awareness about the newly revised program which will enable the students to excel in
research endeavors.
25. In addition, seminars will also be conducted to strengthen the essentials fundamental
research concepts, best practices, and innovative approaches to cover the key aspects
of research methodology in field of biomedical research for producing more impactful
research outcomes.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL
a. The Fellow will not be treated as an employee of the DHR-ICMR.
b. The Fellow will be under the administrative control of the host Institution/university where
he/she works and from where he/she is registered and will be subject to the
administrative rules and regulations of the Institute concerned.
 c. The service of the Fellow will be terminated at the conclusion of the fellowship.

OTHER ADMISSIBLE BENEFITS

HRA & Medical Benefits:
a. All Research Fellows may be allowed hostel accommodation in the host institute
wherever available and those residing in hostel provided by host institute OR hostel by
other University/Institute will not be eligible for HRA.
b. Medical benefits will be allowed to a Fellow as per the rules of the Institution where they
are working. DHR-ICMR will not bear any financial burden in this regard.

IN-ADMISSIBLE BENEFITS

Fellows are not entitled for DA, CCA, Bonus and Leave Travel
Concession (LTC).

ANNUAL REPORTS AND Ph.D. THESIS SUBMISSION :

The Fellow shall submit annual reports and up-gradation report only as
per the prescribed standard DHR-ICMR proforma. (Proforma-I)The first
annual report should be submitted after 10 months from the date of
commencement of the fellowship, giving complete factual details of the
research work done, through the Guide along with his/her appraisal.
a. Subsequent annual report as per the standard pro-forma shall be submitted through the
Guide two months before the completion of fellowship year.
b. No change in the Title of the Project is permitted after submission of 1 st Annual Report.
c. Further continuation of fellowship for each year will depend upon the progress of work.
d. Failure to submit report in time may necessitate the termination of fellowship. Two copies
of the final report, duly typed clearly, as per standard pro-forma, of the work done during
the tenure of fellowship, will be submitted in the last month before the completion of
termination of fellowship.
e. A list of the papers published or presented at a Scientific Conference during the term of
the fellowship should also be furnished in the annual and final reports.
f. The work done can be utilized for submission of thesis for a degree after obtaining prior
approval of the Director General, DHR-ICMR. Due acknowledgement to the DHR-ICMR,
should, however, be given in all papers published from the Ph.D. work.
g. The final summary of thesis (in Pdf format ) is required to be submitted to DHR-ICMR
upon completion of the degree through Guide, with due acknowledgment given to DHR-
ICMR in the Ph.D. thesis. Annual Progress Report submission timelines (online
only)
h. Submit the following within 10 month of joining
a. First Annual Report (format enclosed).
b. Statement of Accounts/Expenditures duly forwarded by concerned
administrative authority (format enclosed).
i. Submit the following within 22 months of joining
a. Second Annual Report
b. Up-gradation letter from JRF to SRF(format enclosed), duly
recommended and forwarded by Guide and recommended, forwarded
and signed by Institutional Committee Members including One external
member (obligatory) in the field (format enclosed).
c. Statement of Accounts/Expenditures duly forwarded by the
concerned administrative authority.
j. Submit the following after 2 years and 10 months of joining
a. Third Annual Progress Report.
b. Statement of Accounts/Expenditures duly forwarded by concerned
accounts authority.
k. Submit in the final year /completing (4th & 5th) year
a. Summary of thesis work through Guide, and Soft copy of thesis (with
due acknowledgment given to DHR-ICMR) in pdf format
b. Ph.D. Degree (provisional attested copy can also be submitted),
c. Research Paper(s) published only from the thesis work, with due
acknowledgment given to DHR-ICMR.
d. Final Statement of Accounts / Expenditures duly forwarded by the
concerned administrative authority.

PAYMENT OF FUNDS
The DHR-ICMR will pay the fellowship stipend and the contingent grant
to the Head of the Institute for disbursement to the Fellow. The
University/Institution shall be responsible for the proper utilization of
the grant and for a rendition of accounts to DHR-ICMR.
The payment of stipends and contingent expenditures will be governed
by the following procedure:
a. Grant to cover fellowship stipend and contingencies for the Fellow will be paid to the
Head of the Institutions in two half yearly installments. The first installment will be
released as soon as a report, duly forwarded by the Guide is received regarding the
assumption of charge by the Fellow.
b. At the end of every 3 months from the date of commencement of the fellowship, a simple
statement of expenditure incurred from the previous installment and demand for the next
installment will be sent to the Council. The next installment will be released only on
receipt of a statement of expenditure for the previous installment.
c. The last three months grants stipend, contingency & HRA may be released after
receiving the certificate of submission of Ph.D. Thesis.
d. A separate receipts and payments account will be maintained by the Institution. The
accounts will be subject to audit by the authorized auditors of the Institution. At the end
of the financial year, an audited statement of account along with the utilization certificate
shall be sent to the DHR-ICMR.
e. Further grants will be stopped unless audited statements of accounts and utilization
certificates are received within a period of one year after the end of the financial year for
which the grant was sanctioned/released.
f. Any unspent balance out of the grant paid by the DHR-ICMR will be refunded in full to
the DHR-ICMR.
g. The Head of the Institution & Guide will, in the matter of payment of stipend and
incurring of contingent expenditure, strictly observe the terms and conditions under
 which the fellowship is awarded.
h. The Contingent grant can be utilized only for the following purposes:

Acquisition of books and documents of relevance to the research topic including

reprints/off prints provided these are not available in the library of the
University/Institution. The requisition in this regard must be recommended by the
Supervisor and approved by the Head of the Department. The books will become the
property of the University/Institution's Library after purchase and may be issued to the
Supervisor/. Fellow after accession for use by the indenting Fellow till the end of the
fellowship. Normally, not more than 25% of the total annual contingent grant can be
utilized for this purpose.
Towards meeting actual train fare and Distance Allowance (DA). During tours, the Fellow
will be entitled to TA/DA as admissible in case of government servants drawing basic
pay equivalent to the stipend. The calculation of the daily allowance will be made from
the date of commencement of the journey to the date the Fellow returns to the
headquarters.
Petty expenditure for the purchase of chemicals, reagents, stationery postal charges,
and registration fee for attending scientific conferences.
Charges for typing a thesis are limited to up to 10 % of the contingent grant.
Photographic materials for research or thesis work.
Computation charges.

i. NOTE:Non-expendable articles except those listed above or equipment cannot be purchased

out of the grant.Contingent Grant cannot be utilized for foreign travel or other expenses for
visits abroad.

TRAVEL
The DHR-ICMR may approve tours of Fellows for the following
purposes:
a. Attending symposium/seminar/conference provided the fellow is presenting a paper,
which has been accepted by the organizers of the symposium/seminar/conference.
b. Fieldwork connected with the research project
c. The travel entitlement for JRF/SRF for participation in scientific events/workshops in
India will continue to be the same as earlier i.e. 2nd AC by rail.
d. The expenditure on the above accounts will be met from the contingent grant sanctioned
to the Fellow.

TRANSFER OF FELLOWSHIP:
a. The fellow should carefully choose the host Institution, guide/supervisor, availability of
necessary infrastructural and other facilities etc. to carry out his/her research work
before joining. Request for transfer of fellowship will not be entertained after completing
one year as JRF in a particular institution/organization, except on compelling
circumstances for which the fellow & his/her guide should submit proper justification prior
to transferring the fellowship, which is up to the Competent Authority of DHR-ICMR to
review and approve for the same.
b. In case of transfer within one year, the ‘No Objection’ Certificate should also be
produced by the fellow from the supervisor and head of the Department of
University/Institute from where transfer is sought and consent of the guide/host Institute
where fellowship is sought to be transferred by giving reasons of transfer.
c. No fellow will be allowed to join another Institute without seeking prior approval from
DHR-ICMR. If the applicant leaves the parent Institute/University and joins elsewhere
without approval of DHR-ICMR, his/her fellowship will be terminated from the date of
 resignation of the institution/organization where he joined initially. ONLY in special
circumstances, the fellowship may be transferred with the prior approval of the DG,
DHR-ICMR. No T.A. will be paid as a result of such a transfer.
TEMPORARY DROPPINGS FOR TEACHING or RESEARCH
WORK:
a. A Research Fellow on the recommendation of Guide, and provided that his/her
University/ Institute has no objection, may be permitted by DHR-ICMR to take up a
temporary paid lectureship/research job in a recognized R&D Institution/University,
College/Institute of repute/Recognized R & D Institution/ PDF studies in India & abroad
for a period not exceeding one year during the entire tenure of the Fellowship (JRF &
SRF together).
b. The Research Fellow will not be entitled to any extension of the JRF fellowship for such
periods. The Fellow will not be entitled to any stipend and contingency grant during such
leave. Such leave period will be counted in the tenure.
c. Such leave can be taken only after joining and working as JRF at least for one year.
d. The fellow has to report for duty at the same place from where he proceeded on leave.
e. The due submission of APRs and other documents as required should be submitted as
per DHR-ICMR guidelines on time.
f. The stipend and research grants will be released annually only after DHR-ICMR reviews
the annual progress of the selected fellows.
g. Annual Utilization Certificate is needed from April to March (every financial year).

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FELLOWSHIP

PROGRAM FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
(FAB-22)

1. The call will be opened annually by the DHR-ICMR.

2. The applications has to be submitted along with the best 05 publications in peer-
reviewed PubMed/JCR indexed journals as a first author in the last 10 years from date
of application
3. The research work should be related to biomedical research national health priorities as
defined in the DHR-ICMR mandate.
4. The role of the scientist/researcher who applies for the fellowship should be clearly
indicated, so as to make it easy to determine whether major part of the work has been
done by him/her, if it is joint publication.
5. A certificate from the senior author stating that the applicant applying for the award has
himself/herself made significant contribution to the research work for which his/her paper
is being recommended for the award should also be submitted along with the
application.
6. Applicants need to provide “No Objection Certificate” from co-authors.
7. However, in the event of any dispute, the onus will be on the applicant/nominee/recipient
of the FAB-22 fellowship, and DHR-ICMR will not be responsible for any such dispute
arising out of counter claims.
8. The selected scientists/researchers will be required to deliver an oratory lecture on
his/her research work at a place and date decided by the DHR-ICMR.

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL

TRAVEL GRANT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR NON-DHR/ICMR
SCIENTISTS/RESEARCHERS
 1. The application completed in all respects together with enclosures must
reach DHR-ICMR at least two months prior to the commencement of the
event. If the application is not received in time, the request will not be
considered.
2. DHR-ICMR will endeavor to communicate the decision on the application
about four weeks before the commencement of the event. No interim
correspondence will be sent.
3. The applicant should have an accepted paper/abstract for presentation or an
invitation to Chair a Session with a lecture or as a Keynote Speaker.
4. The theme of the Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop should be
related to the thrust areas/ activities of DHR-ICMR. (Application to merely
attend annual meetings of professional Societies or for trainings/courses will
not be considered).
5. The research publications indexed in PubMed/SCI/SCIE, during the last five
years is to be submitted.
6. Only the front page of the Technical Programme of the
Conference/Seminar/Symposia/Workshops to be enclosed along with the
accepted letter and copy of the research paper/abstract.
7. The air fare estimates for tickets bookings may be done as per the
Department of Expenditure (DoE) OM no. 19024/03/2021/E.IVdated
16.02.2022
8. Ensure that the Conference is not a predatory one.
9. The candidate can travel one-two days prior from the date of the event and return back
within one-two days after date of completion of the event. No more dates concession
beyond this will be considered.
10. Those who have once availed of the support cannot apply until the next three years.
11. The scientists/researchers who are entitled to get the financial travel grant
support from their respective host institute will not be eligible to apply for
the DHR-ICMR travel grant support. The same must be declared in the
online application form duly approved by the competent authority of the host
institution.
12. The applicant should have published research papers in PubMed/SCI/SCIE-
indexed journals.
13. No objection certificate is to be submitted from the co-authors, if any.
14. The applicant should not have availed of financial assistance from DHR-
ICMR in the last three financial years.
15. The application should be forwarded through proper channel i.e. forwarded
through the Director/Principal/Registrar/Dean of the host institute and must
reach DHR-ICMR two months prior to the date of the
Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop.
16. The letter of acceptance for availing the grant from the selected applicant
must be submitted at least three weeks before the event to DHR-ICMR.
17. In the event of selection DHR-ICMR will initially issue an award letter
agreeing to provide financial support.
18. The committed amount will be reimbursed to the selected applicant only on
his/her return to India after participation in the said event and on submitting
a detailed participation report and copy of original air tickets and boarding
passes (both onward and return journey) within two months from the date of
event.
19. The scientists/researchers may please ensure that all the essential claim
 documents mentioned above are properly attached and tagged/flagged with
the application. Incomplete application will NOT be considered.
20. The application completes in all respects together with enclosures must
reach DHR-ICMR at least two months prior to the commencement of the
event. If the application is not received in time, the request will not be
considered.
21. DHR-ICMR will endeavor to communicate the decision on the application
about four weeks before the commencement of the Conference. No interim
correspondence will be sent.
22. The applicant has an accepted paper/abstract for presentation or an
invitation to Chair a Session with a lecture or as a Keynote Speaker.
23. The theme of the Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop should be
related to the thrust areas/ activities of DHR-ICMR. (Application to merely
attend annual meetings of professional Societies will not be considered).
24. The research publications indexed in PubMed/SCI/SCIE, during the last five
years to be submitted.
25. Only the front page of the Technical Programme of the
Conference/Seminar/Symposia/Workshops to be enclosed along with the
accepted letter and copy of the research paper/abstract.
26. The air tickets may be booked as per the Department of Expenditure
(DoE)OM no. 19024/03/2021/E.IV dated 16.02.2022
27. Ensure that the Conference is not a predatory one.
28. Dissemination about the program will be carried out at regular intervals to create
awareness about the newly revised program which will enable the students to excel in
research endeavors.
In addition, seminars will also be conducted to strengthen the essentials fundamental
research concepts, best practices, and innovative approaches to cover the key aspects of
research methodology in field of biomedical research for producing more impactful
research outcomes
NOTE: Canvassing will disqualify the applicant for the DHR-ICMR Travel Grant.

FOR APPLICANTS REFERENCE:

PLEASE ENCLOSE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS wherever in the
checklist the applicant’s answer is Yes (strike off whatever is not
applicable).
All the Documents may be enclosed as in the checklist order given
below:

CHECKLIST
1. Applicant has Paper(s) accepted at the Conference Yes/No
2. Applicant has been sanctioned any travel support by any other agency Yes/No
3. Fare from the airline indicating the cost of return excursion/airfare
(Economy class) as per the DoE OM no. 19024/03/2021/E.IV
dated
16.02.2022
Yes/No
4. Certificate in proof of date of birth Yes/No
5. Copy of Abstract of Paper(s) Yes/No
6. No objection certificate from the co-authors if any
7. Brochure/Announcement of the Conference Yes/No
8. Technical program of the Conference Yes/No
 9. Applicant has availed assistance in last three years Yes/No
10. Applicant is a young scientist (35 years as on date of conference) Yes/No
11. Documents are properly tagged and flagged with the application Yes/No
12. Updated biodata with publications in last five years (indexed journals in
databases like PubMed, SCI & SCIE etc. publications in predatory
journals
to be avoided)
13. Copy of Visa fee (receipt)Yes/No
14. Copy of Registration fee paid to be sent by ONLY selected applicants Yes/No
15. Brief CV of the Applicant should be one page Yes/No

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR WORKSHOP

FUNDING SUPPORT IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAM
1. The online application complete in all respects together with enclosures must be
submitted at least three months prior to the workshop date, against call advertised by
DHR-ICMR
2. Applications from engineering colleges/nursing colleges/NGOs should be submitted in
collaboration with recognized R&D institution/ICMR institute/center or NMC recognized
medical/dental colleges.
3. The call for a online pplications will be notified twice a year i.e. June and December on
the ePMS DHR portal
4. Applications submitted without the detailed workshop program with topics and dates and
speaker name and details will not be considered.
5. If the participant list is not final, then the concerned field and subject area of the
participants should be given in the application form.
6. The budget details to be submitted only as per the ICMR format and budget heads
stated (budget heads format at Proforma-2)
7. The application should also have the nomination of scientist(s) from ICMR
Institutes/Centers/Headquarters as per the relevant subject area to attend the funded
workshops.
8. The applications will be reviewed by an expert committee constituted by the Secretary
DHR & DG, ICMR based on the workshop topic and its expected outcome and training
of human resources in the field of biomedical research.
9. There will be research methodology session and talk on the dissemination of all the HRD
programs in the funded workshops which will be communicated to the organizing
secretary after the selection.

Required documents to be submitted along with the application form:

Cover Letter: A formal cover letter addressed to the DHR-ICMR,

stating the workshop details, objectives.

Workshop proposal: A detailed proposal outlining the objectives,

scope, program agenda, list of participants and expected outcomes of
the workshop.

Budget Details: A comprehensive budget plan that includes estimates

for expenses related to the workshop, including venue costs,
consumables, faculty honorarium, travel, food and accommodation etc.
Workshop Schedule: A tentative schedule or agenda for the
workshop, including session topics, speakers (confirmation from
speakers to be submitted), and duration.

Organizational Profile: Information about the organizing institution,

including its background, mission, and previous experience in
organizing similar events.

CVs of Organizers: One pager CV key organizers and speakers/faculty

involved in the workshop, in the format given (Proforma-3) should be
submitted.

Letter of Support: Letters of support or collaboration from relevant

stakeholders/medical colleges /research institutions.

Registration Process: Details on the registration process for

participants, including fees (if any) and criteria for selecting attendees.

Workshop Brochure : Information about the workshop venue,

including its capacity, facilities, and accessibility.

All queries to be sent through email to: [email protected]

SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP FOR

WOMEN SCIENTIST/ YOUNG SCIENTIST/ NRI/ START-UP
GRANT
1. The Scheme is being implemented as a part of the Human Resource
Development of Department of Health Research (DHR) as per approved
guidelines of the scheme inter- alia, ensuring the following:
i. The fellowship is scientific/individual specific, non-transferable and taxable.
ii. The fellowship/project will be sanctioned, initially for one year only. It will be
reviewed periodically by expert group and shall continue only after
receiving the satisfactory report from the expert panel. Yearly UC will be
submitted at the end of 11 months without which the consecutive grants will
not be released.
iii. The institute shall submit yearly utilization report and audited statement of
accounts carried out by the statutory body of the institute.
iv. The fellow should submit the acceptance letter through head of the Institute
stating that he/she will adhere to the terms and conditions of fellowship of
HRD Scheme. In case the fellow /scientist refused the fellowship after
accepting Sanction letter, his/her candidature shall be cancelled and
candidate would be debarred for three year for applying for any HRD
fellowship of DHR or ICMR.
v. The project will become operative with effect from the date of receipt of
fund by the host institute or afterward. The date should be intimated by the
PI and host institute to the DHR.
vi. Steps to procure the approved equipment (if applicable) should be initiated
immediately (to avoid escalation of cost) following the prescribed norms of
 the institution.
vii. The fellow, if get selected for permanent job/transferred at any other
institute, from the present Institution. He/she will be allowed to shift the
project along with him/her to the new Institute, provided both institutes
submit the No Objection Certificate.
viii. The PI will not entrust the implementation of the work for which the grant is
being sanctioned to another institution and to divert the grant receipts as
assistance to the latter institution. In case the scientist is not in a position to
execute or complete the project, he/she may be required to refund forthwith
to DHR the entire amount of grant- in –aid received.
ix. Apart from the consolidated fellowship amount, no other allowance such as
HRA, PF, LTA, etc. will be permissible. No liability on any of the account will
be borne by DHR.
x. The fellow is entitled for leave as per the guidelines of the host institute for
the project staff/JRF/SRF/ research fellow etc.
xi. The host institute shall provide a proper workplace to the fellow/scientist
along with the identity card.
xii. The host institute shall maintain the attendance register of the fellow. This
information will be made available to DHR as and when required.
xiii. The salary of staff appointed on the project should be paid as indicated in
budget statement attached. An undertaking would be furnished by the host
institution that the staff will be engaged for the project purely on contractual
basis and would have no claim to a permanent employment with the DHR.
No alteration in the staff approved can be made by the institute/research
Organization without the permission of DHR.
xiv. The Grant Sanctioned under contingency/equipment/travel/recurring cannot
be transferred from one head to another head without prior permission from
competent authority of DHR.
xv. The Institute shall not dispose of or encumber or utilize the assets acquired
wholly or substantially out of the Government grant for purpose other than
those for which the grant has been sanctioned without prior permission from
DHR.
xvi. If the grant or any part thereof is not utilized for the purpose for which it is
sanctioned, it shall be refunded to DHR immediately.
xvii. Grantee/institution receiving the grant shall furnish Achievement-cum
performance report (final) two months prior of the scheduled completion
period of the project and send to DHR.
xviii. Utilization of Travel Grant, Contingency Grant, etc would be as per the
Guidelines of the Scheme, which are available on the website of DHR (
https://dhr.gov.in/ )
xix. The Institute should maintain a register in Form GFR-39 & GFR-40 of the
payment and semi-permanent assets acquired wholly or mainly out of
Government grants and a copy there of should be furnished to this Ministry.
xx. The register of assets maintained by the Institute shall be made available
for scrutiny by the Audit.
xxi. Any deviation in project implementation against proposed plan should be
intimated to DHR well in time and reasons thereof.
xxii. A utilization certificate in the Performa given in the website (
https://dhr.gov.in/ ) under the HRD scheme formats and the audited
statement of accounts should be furnished to DHR soon after the accounts
of the Institute of the current financial year are audited enable the
Government to satisfy themselves that the amount has been utilized for the
purpose for which it was sanctioned. These documents should be sent to
DHR immediately after the closure of the current financial year and in any
case not later than the end of the third month of the next financial year.
 xxiii. The accounts of the grantee institution shall be open to inspection by the
sanctioning authority and audit both by the CAG of India under the
provision of CAG ((DPC) Act, 1971 and internal audit wing of the O/o CCA
of the Ministry, whenever the institutions of organization is called to do so.
2. The Payment will be made by the Electronic transfer and receipt of the same
shall be duly acknowledged to the DHR. Mandate, form &Aadhaar no. is
required for this purpose.
Other Terms & Conditions of the Grant:
i. After completion of the Project/activity the ownership of the physical and
intellectual assets created or acquired out of the funds granted shall vest with the
Department of Health Research.
ii. PI wishing to publish papers based on the research work done under this project
should acknowledge the assistance received from DHR, Indicating the name of
the scheme. Kindly inform to DHR also about any publication, participation as
result of project’s output after taking permission from DHR.
iii. Expenditure should not (account) exceed the budget sanctioned for the project.
Re- appropriation of savings to meet excess expenditure under various sub heads
shall not be made without the approval of the DHR. No expenditure shall be
incurred on items not sanctioned under the scheme.
iv. Extension beyond the approved duration would not be entertained. If
interesting/important leads emerge that need to be followed-up, a separate
proposal may be submitted. Only in exceptional cases, where a valid justification
exists, and recommended by the Technical Evaluation Committee and Approval
Committee an extension can be considered to complete the project. Extension
request has to be sent 6 months in advance otherwise extension will not be
considered.
v. At the completion of the project, the final report should be sent in the prescribed
format as given in the website ( https://dhr.gov.in/ ) under the HRD scheme
formats. The report should be submitted not later than three months from the
date of completion of the project. Failure to submit the Annual/final report in
time may lead to termination of the project without any notice. The parent
institute will ensure the timely completion of project and reports. The receipt of the
letter may kindly be acknowledged.
SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LONG/SHORT TERM
FELLOWSHIP FOR TRAINING IN INDIAN INSTITUTE
1. A consolidated stipend of Rs. 40,000/- or equivalent per month will be paid for a period
of stay in host institute. In case, the training is at the same station, the rate of stipend
payable will be Rs. 20,000/- per month.
2. One time contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- (maximum) to meet the expenses of travel.
To reach to outstation host institute, a sum of Rs. 20,000/- is admissible for travel/ air
travel (only by Air India Economy Class). The expenditure will be reimbursed by the
parent organization from contingency grant.
3. The total amount (stipend and contingency) will be placed at the disposal of the parent
institute and will be paid to the fellow on concurrence from the Head of parent institute.
4. The amount released under the scheme will be kept in separate account by the
concerned institute and a separate account of expenditure will be maintained.
5. To receive the grants, banking arrangements of the Host Institutes should be handled by
the Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks rather than other Scheduled
Commercial Banks (Private Sector Banks). The Bank Accounts of Private Sector Banks
maintained by the Host Institutes will not be acceptable to receive the grants.
6. The Institute shall submit the utilization certificate under GFR and audited statement of
accounts carried out by the statutory body of the institute.
 7. Parent Institute shall continue to pay salary and other benefits such as leave, medical
gratuity, GPF pension as applicable to the fellow during his/her fellowship period.
However, it should be governed according to the rules of parent Institute. No liability on
any of these accounts, will be borne by DHR.
8. The Fellow is to provide a letter of consent from the Mentor/Trainer stating the details of
training/ fellowship programme, its duration and proposed date of initiation of training.
9. The Fellow will not be allowed to change the mentor and place of laboratory/medical
institution, once it is finalized and approved. However, in special circumstances, such
permission for change can be granted with the approval of competent authority.
10. The fellowship will commence from date indicated in the order of fellowship.
11. The Fellow is required to finalize the plan of travel accordingly. Any penalty or
cancellation charges of travel are to be borne by the Fellow.
12. The Fellow should submit a final work report (in the prescribed format) on the research/
training undertaken within four weeks after completion of the fellowship/ training.
13. A confidential report (in prescribed format) from the mentor/trainer evaluating the
performance of the Fellow will be submitted to DHR as confidential report.
14. The fellow will submit a relieving and joining report duly forwarded by the competent
authority, from the parent and host institute during the fellowship.
15. The fellow will submit a detailed research proposal based on the concept proposal
stated in the application, in prescribed format for adhoc research grant, within six
months of the completion of the project, failing which the Training/ Fellowship will be
treated as incomplete.
16. The Fellow is required to execute a surety bond, as per performa enclosed as per
Annexure-II, for Rs. 3.00 Lakhs to the parent Institute to which he/she belongs, for
serving the parent Indian Institute for a period of at least 3 years after return from
fellowship. A copy of bond should be submitted to DHR.
17. If the Fellow does not return to your original place of work or gets job elsewhere on
completion of the fellowship or fails to fulfil any of the above requirements, the fellow
and/ or Guarantors will be liable to return the whole of the expenditure incurred during
the fellowship period to DHR, including the travel cost, in one lump-sum within one
month of the completion of the term of the Fellowship. An undertaking (as per given
format, Annexure-III) to this effect, to cover above issues mentioned against points 16
above, on Rs.100/- non-judicial stamp paper should be submitted to DHR by the two
guarantors worth at least Rs. 3.0 lakh each.
18. The Fellow is expected to implement and establish training acquired and utilize the
expertise into the ongoing/ future programs of his parent Institute after availing the DHR
fellowship. The publications, research grants, projects developed and infrastructure/
capacity strengthening of the parent Institute shall be reported upon to DHR during the
consequent five years of availing the fellowship since it is the basic objective of this
fellowship program.
19. The fellowship is area and person specific and is not transferable.