Sarkari Yojana
Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research
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
Central Government
Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Department Of Health Research, Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare, Government Of India
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility is limited to Indian citizens employed at…
Eligibility is limited to Indian citizens employed at Indian institutes.
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.
Faculty must have at least three years' experience…
Faculty must have at least three years' experience as a regular employee of the institute.
Candidates must be under 45 years of age…
Candidates must be under 45 years of age as of the application deadline.
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.
The fellowship runs for 6-12 months and is…
The fellowship runs for 6-12 months and is non-transferable.
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:
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:
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.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Identity proof
Identity proof
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
Academic qualification certificates
Academic qualification certificates
Caste certificate, where applicable
Caste certificate, where applicable
Disability certificate, where applicable
Disability certificate, where applicable
Technical details for the long-term fellowship
Technical details for the long-term fellowship
Undertaking by the applicant
Undertaking by the applicant
Certificate from the Head of Institute
Certificate from the Head of Institute
Mentor consent letter
Mentor consent letter
DSIR recognition certificate
DSIR recognition certificate
Mandate form from the applicant's institute
Mandate form from the applicant's institute
Age proof certificate
Age proof certificate
Declaration & attestation
Declaration & attestation
Claim sheet (for international fellowships)
Claim sheet (for international fellowships)
Format for the utilization certificate and statement of…
Format for the utilization certificate and statement of expenditure
Completion report
Completion report
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.
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.
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.
Open the DHR Electronic Project Management System (e-PMS)…
Open the DHR Electronic Project Management System (e-PMS) portal.
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.
Sign in to the portal via the Login…
Sign in to the portal via the Login page.
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.
Complete your profile
Complete your profile.
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.
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
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.