Junior Research Fellowship
Career Course »Junior Research Fellowship
Eligibility Criteria : Age Up to 28 years ( for ICMR JRF Examination )
Relaxation 5 years for SC / ST candidates
Academic
- Postgraduate Degree with a minimum of 55% marks in the relevant subject
- 50% marks for SC / ST candidates
Other
The candidate selected for the JRF programme of ICMR should register for PhD in any University recognized by UGC / MCI within 6 months of the selection
The validity of the result is 2 years for placement in ICMR funded projects
Number of Fellowships :
Biomedical Sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences : 80
Work with emphasis on Social Sciences : 20
Positions under various research schemes of ICMR : 100
Duration : 2 years JRF + 1 year SRF + 1 year extension
Value
First 2 years ( JRF ) : [rupee] 8000 pm
Next 2 years ( SRF ) : [rupee] 9000 pm
Contingency Grant : [rupee] 7500 pa
Selection Procedure : Through ICMR JRF Examination
Notification and Deadline : Notified through leading English dailies in March/April. Deadline as per the notification.
Programmes of Study :