The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued a call for applications for the esteemed ICMR Emeritus Scientist (ES) Programme. Spearheaded by the Secretary of the Department of Health Research (DHR) and Director General (DG) of ICMR, this program invites applications from senior retired medical scientists, researchers, and medical educators who have either recently retired or are scheduled to retire within the next three months.
The initiative provides a valuable platform for experienced scientists to contribute to critical biomedical research and address national health priorities.
Eligible applicants must be affiliated with UGC-recognized research institutes, NMC-recognized medical colleges, or other R&D institutions of national importance in India. Candidates should have a background in medical/biomedical/life sciences with a distinguished record of accomplishments in their field. The program is particularly interested in those who are keen to continue their existing research projects to reach a logical conclusion.
Applicants should ensure that their proposed area of research aligns with the priorities of ICMR and the nation’s health objectives. The head of the host institute/organization must endorse applications, which should include a detailed research proposal.
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format between 1st August 2024 and 30th August 2024, by 5:30 pm. A signed hard copy is required, along with a soft copy of the complete application and all attachments in a single PDF (not exceeding 3MB) to be emailed to icmr.ies@gmail.com.
The ICMR-ES Programme is designed to support active scientists and faculty members after retirement, enabling them to continue research activities that are of national significance. By tapping into their expertise, the program strengthens ICMR’s initiatives and contributes to the country’s health research priorities.
To be eligible, applicants must be retired or soon-to-retire scientists/technologists not older than 67 years, from Academic Institutions and National Laboratories, with significant scientific achievements. The program supports up to thirty (30) positions at any given time, with a maximum of 25% reserved for retired ICMR scientists.
The initial tenure is one year, with the possibility of annual renewal for up to five years, provided it does not extend beyond the age of 70. The compensation includes a monthly payment equal to the last pay drawn minus the pension, along with a research contingency grant of ₹5 lakh per annum. As reported by pharmabiz.com, for complete guidelines and the application format, interested candidates can download them from the ICMR website.