Fellowship Programme for Indian scientists under
Indo-Geman Science Centre for Infectious Diseases (IG-SCID)
Financial Year: April, 2011-March, 2012
Download Details and format of application
Introduction
IG-SCID is a joint initiative of Helmholtz Association (HGF) and Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) with the mission to strengthen Indo-German cooperation in the field of infection research. The purpose of this Fellowship is to provide opportunities to Indian and German researchers to undertake research in thematic areas of infectious diseases.
Eligibility
The Fellowships would provide a platform for exchange of information /learning and training in cutting edge technologies in newer areas of science for young scientist(s) (up to 45 years of age) working in the respective fields under the IG-SCID programme.
Thematic research areas of infectious diseases for training
1. Genetic Susceptibility
2. Viral Diseases (HIV/HCV)
3. Vaccine and Anti-infectives
4. Zoonoses & Animal Models of Infectious Diseases
German Institutes where Indian scientists may visit under the programme
1. Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Braunschweig
2. TWINCORE Centre for Experimental and Clinical Infection Research, Hannover
3. MHH Medical University, Hannover
4. Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Saarbrücken
Duration of Fellowship:
Up to three months.
Age:
Below 45 years.
Number of Fellowships:
Six fellowships each year by both Indian and German sides.
Financial Support
o Fellow will be entitled to travel by Air India in economy class (excursion fare), Visa fees, and overseas medical insurance (by ICMR).
o The Fellow will receive a subsistence allowance of 2.300 Euro per month. Accommodation and local transportation will be paid by the Fellow from this allowance (by HGF).
Ten copies of the application in prescribed format should be submitted to:
Indo-Geman Science Centre for Infectious Diseases,
Room No. 422 (Porta Cabin),
International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research,
V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan,
Post Box No.4911,
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.
For details and format of application log on to ICMR website: http://www.icmr.nic.in or IG-SCID website: http://www.icmr.nic.in/igscid .
Last date of receipt of applications in India: 15th May, 2011
German scientists may apply by email at gsc@helmholtz-hzi.de for availing fellowship to India under this programme. Details available on http://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/en/
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