Sarkari Yojana

Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Quick Summary: The Department of Health Research's Long Term Fellowship funds 6-12 month training, in India or abroad, for regular faculty pursuing advanced health and medical research. Selected fellows get monthly stipends, travel support, and contingency grants that vary by destination and fellowship type.

About Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research

The Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, runs the “Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research” to build up health research capacity by offering financial support and advanced training to medical and health research professionals. > Long Term Fellowships:

  • Long-term training (6 to 12 months) at Indian institutions, open to regular faculty with at least three years’ experience at the college/institute.
  • Long-term fellowships (6 to 12 months) for training abroad in identified priority areas, open to regular faculty.
  • Long-term training (6-12 months) for Medical College faculty at Indian institutes who are working on three other approved DHR schemes.

Areas of Research:

Toxicology, Genomics, Proteomics, Geriatrics, Stem cell research, Clinical Trials, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), Modern Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Drugs Chemistry, Operational Research, Health Informatics, Medical Ethics, Disease Modelling, Health Economics, Environmental Health, Mental Health/Clinical Psychology, and any other area the committee recommends in line with National Health Policy/National Health Goals.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare

Implementing Agency

Department Of Health Research, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare, Government Of India

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Eligibility is limited to Indian citizens employed at…

Eligibility is limited to Indian citizens employed at Indian institutes.

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They must hold an M.D./M.S./M.D.S

They must hold an M.D./M.S./M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/MVSc./M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or an equivalent qualification, along with a Ph.D. in a health/medical research-related topic.

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Faculty must have at least three years' experience…

Faculty must have at least three years' experience as a regular employee of the institute.

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Candidates must be under 45 years of age…

Candidates must be under 45 years of age as of the application deadline.

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They must not have already received a fellowship…

They must not have already received a fellowship of one month or longer, from any Government of India/State Government agency, for the same subject of training/research.

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The fellowship runs for 6-12 months and is…

The fellowship runs for 6-12 months and is non-transferable.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Long-Term Fellowship (6-12 months) in Indian institutes:

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Monthly Stipend:

₹40,000/- per month for a different station, or ₹20,000/- per month at the same station.
Travel Allowance: As per the parent organization's T.A. rules.
Contingency Grant: Up to ₹30,000/- for local expenses; ₹20,000/- for attending progress review meetings. Long-Term Fellowship (6-12 months) in Foreign institutes:

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Monthly Stipend:

US $3000/- per month, or the equivalent in another currency.
Air Travel: Economy-class airfare on Air India via the shortest route.
Contingency Grant: Up to ₹50,000/- for visa, insurance, and local expenses; ₹20,000/- for review meetings.
Conference Grant: US $600 for fellowships up to 6 months, or US $1200 for 6–12 months.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Identity proof

Identity proof

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Passport-size photograph

Passport-size photograph

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Academic qualification certificates

Academic qualification certificates

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Caste certificate, where applicable

Caste certificate, where applicable

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Disability certificate, where applicable

Disability certificate, where applicable

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Technical details for the long-term fellowship

Technical details for the long-term fellowship

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Undertaking by the applicant

Undertaking by the applicant

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Certificate from the Head of Institute

Certificate from the Head of Institute

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Mentor consent letter

Mentor consent letter

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DSIR recognition certificate

DSIR recognition certificate

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Mandate form from the applicant's institute

Mandate form from the applicant's institute

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Age proof certificate

Age proof certificate

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Declaration & attestation

Declaration & attestation

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Claim sheet (for international fellowships)

Claim sheet (for international fellowships)

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Format for the utilization certificate and statement of…

Format for the utilization certificate and statement of expenditure

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Completion report

Completion report

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Any other document required Note

Any other document required Note: Formats for documents from Sl. No. 6 to 16 can be downloaded from the Department of Health Research's Official website.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research through the online application process outlined below.

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Full-length research proposals must be submitted online only;…

Full-length research proposals must be submitted online only; no physical/hard copy should be sent in response to advertisements published in leading newspapers or posted on the DHR & ICMR websites.

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Open the DHR Electronic Project Management System (e-PMS)…

Open the DHR Electronic Project Management System (e-PMS) portal.

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First-time users of e-PMS must register — go…

First-time users of e-PMS must register — go to e-PMS Login → Register, which opens the registration page.

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Sign in to the portal via the Login…

Sign in to the portal via the Login page.

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Once logged in, verify your email by clicking…

Once logged in, verify your email by clicking the verification option; a link will be sent to your inbox — open it and click the link, then log back in or refresh the e-PMS portal.

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Complete your profile

Complete your profile.

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After filling in the mandatory PI/Fellow Profile section,…

After filling in the mandatory PI/Fellow Profile section, go to Proposal Submission → Submit New Proposal → and choose the relevant sub-scheme under HRD.

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Before submitting, it is advisable to read the…

Before submitting, it is advisable to read the scheme guidelines and keep all relevant information, documents, and the research plan ready. For scheme/call for proposals related queries: Contact: Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi Telephone No. : 011-23736216 For website/online submission-related queries: Contact: Technical Team, ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi Telephone No. : 011-26589571, Email: epms.dhr@icmr.gov.in

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References