ICMR International Travel grant is for young to senior non-ICMR biomedical research scholars to support them attend international workshops/symposium/ conferences/etc./.
About ICMR — The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world.
About the travel grant — The Scheme provides financial assistance for presenting research paper or chairing a session as also delivering a lecture/delivering a keynote address in an international scientific event (Conference/Seminar/Symposia/Workshops) to Non-ICMR biomedical Scientists/Researchers.
In addition, support is also provided to young scientists/researchers (age limit 35 years as on date of Conference), nurses and paramedical staff for attending training programmes and short- term schools/workshops/courses on the basis of the priority areas already defined.
Full excursion/airfare of economy class by shortest route, airport tax and visa fees are provided under the scheme. Registration fee is provided only to young scientists in addition to the above support. The Council will provide financial assistance max. of Rs 1,50,000/- to selected candidates.
Eligibility criteria – The applicant should be a biomedical scientist engaged in R&D work. Senior scientists (above 35 years of age) working in academic institutions and research laboratories are eligible to apply only to international scientific events (Conference/Seminar/Symposium/Workshop) which are not sponsored by International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU). Young scientists (age limit 35 years as on date of conference) are, however, considered for support even for ICSU sponsored events.
Application deadline – Rolling throughout the year. Your application should reach ICMR 2 months prior to the conference date.
How to apply – Please visit the official website for a detailed info on how to apply.
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