ICMR Travel Grant for International Travel by Non-ICMR Scientists

[Guest guest]

INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH International Travel by Non-ICMR Scientists

1. NAME OF SCHEME: International Travel by Non-ICMR Scientists

1.1 The Scheme provides financial assistance for presenting research paper or

chairing a session or delivering a keynote address in an international

scientific event (conference/seminar/symposium/workshop etc) to non-ICMR

Bio-medical Scientists.

1.2 In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35

years as on date of conference) for attending training programmes and short-

term schools/workshops/courses.

1.3 Full economy class air fare by shortest route, airport tax and visa

fees are provided under the scheme. Registration Fee is provided to young

scientist in addition to the above support.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1 The applicant should be a Bio-medical scientist engaged in R & D work. Senior

Scientist (above 35 yrs of age) working in Academic Institution 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 Scientist (age limit 35 years as on date of conference) is, however,

considered for support even for ICSU sponsored events.

2.2 The applicant has an accepted paper for presentation or an invitation to

chair a session or as a keynote speaker.

2.3 The theme of the Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop should be related

to the thrust areas/ activities of ICMR.

(Application to attend annual meetings of professional societies will not be

considered).

2.4 The applicant should have published papers in well known Indian/Foreign

journals.

2.5 The applicant should not have availed of financial assistance from ICMR in

the last three financial years.

2.6 The application should be forwarded through proper channel and must reach

ICMR 8 weeks prior to the date of the Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop.

NOTE: Canvassing will disqualify the applicant for the travel grant

3. ENCLOSURES

3.1. The following documents must be attached with the application.

3.1.1. One copy of the completed Application in the prescribed format and

Bio-Data of the applicant.

3.1.2. A copy of letter from other National/International agency committing to

bear partial cost of Travel (The document must be flagged).

3.1.3. Invitation from organizers.

3.1.4. Detailed announcement of the conference (Photocopy of the

announcement to be attached).

3.1.5. Letter of acceptance of paper for presentation and/or invitation

from organizers to chair a session/participate as a keynote speaker.

3.1.6. Abstract of the paper to be presented by the applicant at the

conference.

3.1.7. A certificate from Air India including the cost of return air fare by

Economy/Excursion class by the shortest route.

4. REIMBURSEMENT OF COMMITTED AMOUNT

4.1. ICMR, in the event of selection will initially issue a commitment letter

agreeing to the support. The committed amount will be reimbursed to the

selected applicant only on his return to India after participation in the

conference and on submitting a detailed report, and a copy of air ticket etc.

within two months from the date of conference.

5. INTIMATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION

5.1 The Scientists may please ensure that all the essential documents mentioned

are properly attached and tagged with the application. Incomplete application

will not be considered.

5.2 The application complete in all respects together with enclosures must reach

ICMR at least two months prior to the commencement of the event. If the

application is not received in time, the request will not be considered.

5.3 ICMR will Endeavour to communicate the decision on the application about

four weeks before the commencement of the conference. No interim correspondence

will be sent.

6. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

6.1. The application completed in all respects together with enclosures may be

addressed to:

The Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami

Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029. Attention: Ms Sandhya Diwakar,

Scientist-E Division of manpower Development, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari

Nagar, New Delhi-110029.

Download Application Form

http://www.icmr.nic.in/forms/travel_non_icmr.htm