The number of fellowships offered by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to the Indian biomedical scientists include 12 to young scientists, 6 to senior scientists for the duration of 3-6 months and 10-15 days respectively. The eligibility is the degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for young scientists and at least fifteen years for senior scientists regular position in a recognized biomedical/research/health institution in India below 45 years of age for young and 55 years for senior scientists.

The financial support is US $ 3000 per month, contingency grant of Rs 20,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for young scientists US $ 200 per day (including US $ 75 as per diem and US $ 125 is for accommodation expenses), contingency grant of Rs 20,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for senior scientists.

The applicant has to submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign institute where he/she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training/research work to be undertaken during the fellowship
recommendation by the head of the parent organization/ institute is essential incomplete applications will not be entertained . The decision of ICMR will be final if selected, the fellowship is to be availed before February 28, 2014.