ICMR-NIHR invites applications from eligible postgraduate students for Internship/Dissertation Training

ICMR - National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), Jodhpur is an Apex research Institute under the aegis of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India.

ICMR-NIHR invites applications from eligible postgraduate students for Internship/Dissertation Training for a period of 6 months. This program provides structured research training in the field of Biomedical Research and Public Health.

Duration : 06 (six) months
Number of seat(s) : 20 (Twenty)
• Public Health & Allied Subjects (Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, AI and Digital Health, Social & Behavioral Sciences, etc.)
• Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences etc.
Eligibility criteria : Postgraduate students (M.Sc., MPH, M. Tech, etc.) from recognized University/College/Institutes in the relevant fields.
Session : 01 Aug 2026 to 31 Jan 2027

Responsibilities of the Parent Institution / University / College
• Provide official details of selected students, including training duration on their official letterhead.
• Designate a College Coordinator as the official point of contact with our Institute.
• Inform our Institute about the authorized leave permitted to students during the Internship/Dissertation period.

Responsibilities of the Interns
• Adherence to Rules: Strictly follow all rules and regulations of the ICMR Institute.
• Work Compliance : Perform assigned research work as per the schedule provided at the beginning of the training programme.
• Academic Officer Instructions: Follow all directions given by the Academic Officer regarding assigned tasks.
• Confidentiality : Maintain strict confidentiality of all research and patient- related data. Access to such information must be obtained only with prior permission.
• Conduct and Discipline: Maintain proper manners and decorum during the internship. Misconduct may result in termination without prior notice.
• Timings: Adhere to the prescribed official timings. Leave may be granted only after the approval of the competent authority.
• Permission for Leaving Premises: Do not leave the ICMR Institute premises during official hours without prior approval.
• Undertaking Submission: Submit a signed undertaking in the prescribed ICMR format before commencement of training, accepting responsibility for any damage or misconduct.
• Liability for Damages: Any damage to the Institute’s property will be penalized, and recovery will be made from the concerned intern.
• Data Privacy: Do not collect, reproduce, publish, or circulate any clinical or research data or materials from the Institute in any form (photocopy, photograph, video, or digital) without prior written permission.

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Interested candidates are required to submit the application form (Annexure-l). There is no application fee for submitting the application form.
2. The candidate must submit the duly filled application Form attested and endorsed by the Head of the Institution/Department. *Applications without official endorsement/attestation will not be considered.
3. Candidates who have completed their postgraduate degree within the last two years may submit their application duly endorsed by the Head of their previous Institute/Department.
4. Along with the application form, applicants must include:
• A brief Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A mandatory 500-word Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating research interest and motivation
Note : The duly attested application form, along with supporting documents (CV and SOP), should be submitted to academic-niirncd@icmr.gov.in by 27th July 2026.

Selection Process
1) All submitted applications will undergo screening and scrutiny to assess eligibility, academic merit, and relevance to NIHR research domains.
2) Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted will be required to appear for an online interview as part of the selection process.
3) The shortlisted candidates will receive an online meeting link for their interview at the email address provided in their application form. Please note that no requests for a change in the interview date and time will be entertained.
4) The results will be declared on the official website, and no further communication via email shall be entertained in this matter.

Important Dates
• Last date of Application : 27.07.2026
• Interview / Selection process : Fourth Week of July.
• Result Declaration : Fourth Week of July.
• Programme Commencement : 01 August 2026.

Internship/Dissertation Programme Details
• Each selected student will be assigned a mentor and shall work exclusively under the guidance of the assigned mentor.
• Lecture Sessions: Conducted by ICMR-NIHR scientists covering core domains such as Community Medicine, Public Health, Biotechnology, Information Technology in Healthcare, Statistics, Sociology, and other relevant fields.
• Journal Clubs and Seminars: Organized regularly to promote interactive learning, critical thinking, and knowledge sharing among participants.
• Participants will receive an ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur Certification of Completion after successful evaluation.
• Students are required to present their research work and submit a dissertation/internship report at the end of the training for evaluation and feedback
• Candidates are encouraged to prepare and publish manuscripts with the assistance and guidance of their assigned mentors.

Terms & Conditions
1. Each selected student will be assigned a mentor and shall work exclusively under the guidance of the assigned mentor.
2. A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory for the successful completion of the program.
3. The number of seats may be increased or decreased at any moment by the approval of the competent Authority.
4. Candidates are encouraged to prepare and publish manuscripts with the assistance and guidance of their assigned mentors only.
5. Each selected candidate will be required to present one paper every week as per the Journal Club schedule.
6. A weekly lecture series will be conducted by an ICMR Scientist as part of the academic program.
7. Students must strictly adhere to all laboratory rules, regulations, working hours, and safety protocols.
8. Students are required to present their research work and submit a dissertation/internship report at the end of the training for evaluation and feedback.
9. No financial support, stipend, hostel, boarding, or lodging facilities will be provided. Students must arrange their own stay and related expenses.
10. ICMR-NIHR reserves the right to terminate the engagement of any student at any stage in case of non-compliance with the rules and regulations or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the Institute, without assigning any reason.
11. Canvassing in any form and at any stage will lead to the direct disqualification of the candidate.