Call for applications for Short-Term and Long-Term Fellowship abroad for the year 2026-27

This fellowship programme under the Human Research Development (HRD) scheme of the Department of Health Research is intended to create a pool of talented health research personnel by facilitating advanced training and exposure to the latest advancements in knowledge through interaction with the international scientists in emerging areas of clinical/medicine/health sciences.

Short Term Fellowships Abroad
To avail specialized training to excel in the niche area of interest for the period of 15 days to 3 months in the field of biomedical research and technology and strengthen the capacity of regular Indian faculty/researcher.

Duration of fellowships : 15 days to three months
Age limit : Below 57 years as on last date of receipt of application

Eligibility :
1. The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
2. The applicant should possess an (a) ‘M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S./DNB degree’ or (b) ‘MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in health /biomedical research’ with at least three years of experience in teaching/research in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
3. The application should be forwarded by the Employer/Head of the Institution with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a full-time employee of the Institution during the period of his/her fellowship and if selected, the Institute on receiving the funds from ICMR-DHR will disburse the fellowship amount and other expenses to the fellow as stated under the “Financial Support” following the DHR norms.
4. The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
5. The applicant should submit a plan of proposed training for availing the fellowship in the prescribed format.
6. The recognition letter from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for candidates belonging to Private Colleges/Universities should be submitted.
7. The applicant should not have availed any similar fellowship from any of the agency of the Government of India/State Govts in the last 3 years.

Financial Support :
1. A stipend of USD 3000 per month which includes accommodation and other expenses.
2. Return economy class excursion airfare through shortest route. Air tickets booking should be done through the GoI authorised travel agents viz. Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL); Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT); Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC).
3. Contingency grant reimbursable on submission of original receipts/bills on return as follows:
(i) A of maximum of Rs. 75,000/- which includes the cost of visa, SEVIS fee, taxi charges from place of duty to airport and back.
(ii) A maximum of Rs. 20,000/- for overseas Mediclaim insurance expenses.

Long-Term Fellowships Abroad
Long-Term Training (6 to 12 Months) Fellowships at Foreign Institutions to persons employed as regular faculty having at least three years of experience in the college/institute as a regular employee, not above the age of 45 years.

Duration of fellowships : six months to twelve months
Age limit : Below 45 years as on last date of receipt of application

Eligibility : 1. The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
2. The applicant should possess an (a) ‘M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S./DNB degree’ or (b) ‘MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in health /biomedical research’ with at least three years of experience in teaching/research in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
3. The application should be forwarded by the Employer/Head of the Institution with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a full time employee of the Institution during the period of his/her fellowship.
4. The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
5. The applicant should submit a proposed plan of training for availing the fellowship.
6. Candidates belonging to private colleges/universities have to submit recognition letter from All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
7. The applicant should not have availed any similar fellowship from any of the agency of the Government of India/State Govts in the last 3 years.

Financial Support :
i. A stipend of USD 3000 per month which includes accommodation and other expenses.
ii. Return economy class excursion airfare through shortest route. Air tickets bookings should be done through the Government of India authorised travel agents viz. Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited (BLCL); Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT); Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC).
iii. Contingency grant reimbursable on submission of original receipts/bills on return as follows :
a. A maximum of Rs. 75,000/- which includes the cost of visa, SEVIS fee, taxi charges from place of duty to airport and back.
b. A maximum of Rs. 20,000/- for overseas med claim insurance expenses.

• The selection process is competitive, and there is no guarantee of being selected for the fellowship if applicants choose to apply to these specific international institutes.
* All grants under DHR-HRD scheme are subject to periodic progress reviews and funds availability

Last date of receipt of applications : 30th June 2026, 5:00 p.m.