Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research
in Bihar
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Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Bihar
Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Bihar.
Apply for Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Bihar
Scheme Overview
Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research aims to provide advanced training in India and abroad to medical and health research personnel in cutting-edge research areas related to medicine and health.
Eligibility Criteria
Only Indian citizens working in Indian institutes are eligible.
Having M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharma/ M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in a topic related to health/ medical research.
The faculty should have at least three years of experience in the institute as a regular employee.
Candidate should be below 45 years of age as of the last date of receipt of application.
They should not have availed any fellowship of the duration of one month or above duration from any of the agencies of the Government of India/State Government for the same subject of training/research project.
The fellowship is for 6-12 months. Fellowship is non-transferable.
Benefits
> **Long-Term Fellowship (6-12 months) in Indian institutes:**
A consolidated stipend of ₹40,000/- per month for a period of stay in the host institute, which is at a different station from the parent Institute. In case, the training is at the same station, the rate of stipend payable will be ₹20, 000/- per month.
Expenditure on travel will be as per the T.A. rules of the parent organization.
One-time contingency grant of ₹30,000 (maximum) to meet the expenses of local taxi charges, attending meetings, etc., and ₹20,000/- for attending progress review meetings at DHR.
The amount (stipend and contingency) will be placed at the disposal of the parent institute for disbursement to the fellow as per the prescribed norms and the parent institute will submit the utilization certificate for the expenditure incurred.
> **Long-Term Fellowship (6-12 months) in Foreign institutes:**
A consolidated stipend of US $3000/- per month (or equivalent in other foreign currency) for the period of stay in the host institute abroad. May be revised as per the criteria of DBT/DST.
Cost of air passage in economy class by Air India from the parent institute to the foreign host institute by the shortest possible route.
One-time contingency grant of ₹50,000 (maximum) to meet the expenses of local taxi charges visa fee and Health insurance, attending meetings, etc., and ₹20,000/- for attending progress review meetings at DHR.
A grant of US $600 for a period of up to 6 months and US $ 1200 for a period of 6-12 months for attending conferences/institutes of interest may be given with the recommendations of the Guide in the foreign host institute.
The stipend will be given to the ‘selected fellow’ through a bank transaction. In the beginning, the equivalent amount in Indian Rupees for the first month will be paid to the fellow as an advance stipend.
The expenditure incurred in the head ‘contingency’ will be reimbursed to a fellow after the production of the original voucher.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof |
| 2 | Passport-size Photograph |
| 3 | Academic Qualifications certificates |
| 4 | Caste certificate, if applicable |
| 5 | Disability certificate, if applicable |
| 6 | Technical Details for long-term fellowship |
| 7 | Undertaking by Applicant |
| 8 | Certificate by Head of Institute |
| 9 | Mentor Consent Letter |
| 10 | DSIR Recognition certificate |
| 11 | Mandate Form from your working Institute |
| 12 | Age Proof Certificate |
| 13 | Declaration & Attestation |
| 14 | Claim sheet (for International fellowship) |
| 15 | Format of Utilization certificate and Statement of expenditure |
| 16 | Completion report |
| 17 | Any other document, as required |
| 18 | **Note:** The format of documents from Sl. No. 6 to 16 may be downloaded from the [Official website](https://schemes.dhr.gov.in/hrd) of the Department of Health Research. |
Common questions in Bihar
Who can apply for Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Bihar?
Eligible residents of Bihar who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Long Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Bihar?
Applicants in Bihar typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The aim of the programme is to provide advanced training in India and abroad to medical and health research personnel in cutting-edge research areas related to medicine and health to create trained human resources for carrying out advanced research activities.