ICMR International fellowships

ICMR International fellowships

ICMR International fellowships for the year 2007-2008 number six for young scientists and three for senior scientists. Financial support is to the extent of $1800 per-month, contingency grant of Rs 10, 000 and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for young scientists. $150 per-day including accommodation, subject to a maximum of $ 1800 for the entire duration and economy class air ticket (excursion fare) for senior scientists (likely to be revised).

• Requirements:
Indian biomedical scientists with MD/PhD with at least three years’ teaching/research experience for young scientists and at least 15 years‘ teaching/research experience for senior scientists; Regular position in a recognised biomedical/research/health institution in India; below 45 years of age for young scientists and 55 years for senior scientists. Applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign institute where he/she proposes to work alongwith a concrete
plan of training/research work to be
undertaken during the fellowship; recommendation from the head of the parent organisation/institutions.

• To apply:
Log on to www.icmr.nic.in for format of application. Ten copies of the application should be submitted to The Chief, International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box 4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.

• Submission:
September 30, 2007 for submission.

Humboldt research fellowships

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards approximately 600 Humboldt research fellowships a year.Their purpose is to allow highly qualified young foreign doctorate holders to carry out research projects of their choice in Germany. Applications may be submitted for long-term research visits of at least six to a maximum of twelve months, and which may be extended to a maximum of 24 months. The scholarship amount is currently between 2,100 and 3,000 euros a month (plus travel expenses and family allowances). The sum is determined according to scholarship holders' age and career level.

• Requirements:
Doctorate or comparable academic degree (PhD, CSc or equivalent) or several years' professional experience in research, credibly proven through publications in (internationally) recognised scientific periodicals; applications from scientists who are about to complete their doctorate will be considered if the dissertation manuscript is submitted; proof of independent research activity through scientific publications in recognised periodicals (international if possible); prior arrangements with a scientific host in Germany who is prepared to support the research project and provide a post to carry it out. Natural and engineering scientists must have a good command of German or English; scholars and social scientists must generally have a good command of German and submit proof thereof (language certificate required). The complete application must be received before the applicant's 40 th birthday.

• To apply:
Download application documents from www.avh.de/de/programme/stip_aus/ stp_01-02.htm

• Submission:
Applications can be submitted to the AvH (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) at any time. Selection meetings take place thrice every year, in March, July and November.