The Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research is envisaged to provide advanced training for medical and health research staff. The programme seeks to develop a cadre of trained staff that can undertake innovative research in priority areas of health. Through fellowships for specialized training in India as well as overseas, the programme aims to enhance India’s capability in different areas of health research, including Clinical Trials, Genomics, Toxicology, and others.
Objective:
The major objectives of the fellowship are:
- To enhance the presence of trained professionals for health research in India, particularly in medical colleges.
- To develop expertise in priority domains of health research such as Clinical Trials, Proteomics, Stem Cell Research, Toxicology, and Health Economics.
- To promote formation of multidisciplinary teams to address national and local health problems.
- To offer specialized training to young medical physicians and faculty for working on health research as a career.
Areas of Research:
The fellowship supports training in the following areas:
- Toxicology
- Genomics
- Proteomics
- Stem Cell Research
- Clinical Trials
- Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Biotechnology
- Health Economics
- Clinical Psychology
- Mental Health
- Health Informatics
- Environmental Health
- Medical Ethics
- Disease Modelling
- Operational Research
Benefits:
For Long-Term Fellowships in Indian Institutes:
- Stipend:
- ₹40,000 per month (if the training is at a different station from the parent institute).
- ₹20,000 per month (if the training is at the same station as the parent institute).
- Contingency Grant:
- ₹30,000 (for local expenses like taxi charges, meetings, etc.).
- ₹20,000 for attending progress review meetings at the Department of Health Research (DHR).
For Long-Term Fellowships Abroad:
- Stipend:
- USD 3,000 per month (or equivalent in foreign currency) for the duration of the training abroad.
- Air Travel:
- Economy class airfare from the parent institute to the foreign host institute.
- Contingency Grant:
- ₹50,000 for expenses like local taxi charges, visa fees, health insurance, and attending meetings.
- ₹20,000 for attending progress review meetings at DHR.
- Conference Grants:
- USD 600 for up to 6 months and USD 1,200 for 6-12 months for attending relevant conferences/institutes.
Eligibility:
- Only Indian citizens working in Indian institutes are eligible.
- Having M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharma/ M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in a topic related to health/ medical research.
- The faculty should have at least three years of experience in the institute as a regular employee.
- Candidate should be below 45 years of age as of the last date of receipt of application.
- They should not have availed any fellowship of the duration of one month or above duration from any of the agencies of the Government of India/State Government for the same subject of training/research project.
- The fellowship is for 6-12 months. Fellowship is non-transferable.
Application Process:
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Documents Required:
- Identity Proof
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Academic Qualifications Certificates
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Technical Details for Long-Term Fellowship
- Undertaking by Applicant
- Certificate by Head of Institute
- Mentor Consent Letter
- DSIR Recognition Certificate
- Mandate Form from your Working Institute
- Age Proof Certificate
- Declaration & Attestation
- Claim Sheet (for International Fellowship)
- Utilization Certificate and Statement of Expenditure Format
- Completion Report
- Any other document, as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1: With what goal does this program aim?
A1: To generate a pool of qualified health researchers in India and offer medical and health research staff specific training.
Q2: Under what eligibility standards one should apply for this fellowship?
Applicants must be Indian citizens, possess pertinent credentials, have at least three years of academic experience, and be under forty-five years of age.
Q3: How are overseas fellowships distributed with regard to the stipend?
A3: Transferred via bank transactions, the stipend for training overseas pays USD 3,000 per month.
Q4: Under this scholarship, what areas of research are underlined?
A4: Among areas are toxicology, genetics, proteomics, stem cell research, clinical trials, biotechnology, health economics, and more.
Q5: The fellowship spans what length of time?
A5: Based on the kind of training—domestic or international—the fellowship last six to twelve months.
Q6: For the application, which paperwork are needed?
A6: Essential paperwork include institutional approval, age evidence, academic credentials, mentor consent letter, identification verification.