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IndiaICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF) 2026 — ₹37,000/Month for Medical Research
The Indian Council of Medical Research Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF) is awarded to top performers in the ICMR-JRF Entrance Examination for PhD research at ICMR's 26 institutes and other medical research centres. It offers ₹37,000/month (JRF) to ₹42,000/month (SRF) for a 5-year PhD, along with an annual contingency, and is highly prestigious for a medical research career.
Who can apply
Master's degree in Life Sciences/Biomedical/Public Health/Statistics with 55%+, qualify ICMR-JRF Entrance Exam, age ≤ 28 (reserved category relaxation), PhD admission at ICMR institute or recognized university, Indian citizen.Perks & benefits
- Annual contingency
- PhD research at ICMR institutes
- Transition to SRF with higher stipend
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