Short Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research
in Nagaland
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Short Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Nagaland
Short Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Nagaland.
Apply for Short Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Nagaland
Scheme Overview
Short Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research aims to provide advanced training in India & abroad to medical and health research personnel in cutting-edge research areas related to medicine & health.
Eligibility Criteria
Only Indian citizens working in Indian institutes are eligible.
They should hold M.D./ M.S./ M.D.S. or MBBS/BDS/ MVSc./ M.Sc./M.Pharma/M.Tech or equivalent with Ph.D. in health/biomedical research.
Faculty having at least three years’ experience in the college/institute as a regular employee.
Persons up to 55 years of age as of the last date of receipt of application will be eligible.
They should not have availed any fellowship of the duration of one month or above duration from any of the agencies of Govt. of India / State Governments for the same subject of training/research project.
The fellowship is for 1-3 months. Fellowship is non-transferable.
Benefits
> **Short Term Fellowship (1-3 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 ₹20,000/- (maximum) to meet the expenses of local taxi charges, attending meetings, etc.
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 under the GFRs for the expenditure incurred.
> **Short Term Fellowship (1-3 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.
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 ₹30,000 (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 fellowship duration 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 short-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://dhrschemes.icmr.org.in/hrd) of the Department of Health Research. |
Common questions in Nagaland
Who can apply for Short Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Nagaland?
Eligible residents of Nagaland who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Short 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 Short Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research in Nagaland?
Applicants in Nagaland 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.