ICMR seeks applications from senior scientists for Emeritus Scientist Programme, Check out details

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is inviting applications against vacancies for the ICMR Emeritus Scientist (ES) Programme in the field of biomedical research, aimed specifically at senior retired medical scientists, researchers, and medical teachers.   

An official notification issued in this regard mentioned, "On behalf of the Secretary DHR & DG, ICMR, applications are now invited against vacancies for ICMR Emeritus Scientist positions in the field of biomedical research from eligible (may please see minimum eligibility in the existing guidelines) senior retired medical scientists/researchers/medical teachers who have superannuated or due to retire within three months from the date of advertisement from leading UGC recognized research institutes/organizations/NMC recognized medical colleges/other R&D institution/Institute of National importance in India who may belong to Medical/Biomedical/Life Sciences field with an excellent track record in the concerned area of expertise and want to continue the ongoing research work to bring it to a logical conclusion."  

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The ICMR ES programme aims to support active scientists/faculty after superannuation from their services to pursue their research activities of national relevance and to lead it to a logical outcome. Also, leverage their expertise for ICMR's endeavours and national health research priorities.  

Procedure for applying:

The area of contribution should be matched with the priority areas of ICMR and National Health priorities.    

Applications are to be duly forwarded by the Head of the host institute/organization.   

The work proposal to be undertaken as an ICMR Emeritus Scientist to achieve the stated objectives should be given in a detailed format.

The complete set of signed applications should be submitted w.e.f. 1st August 2024 to 30th August 2024 until 05:30 pm in the prescribed application format. A soft copy of the complete application with all enclosures in a single PDF format (file size not to exceed more than 3MB) should be submitted before the given deadline to icmr.ies@gmail.com

Application Process

ICMR will be periodically inviting applications for the ICMR-ES against any vacancies on the ICMR website. Interested and eligible applicants may apply in the prescribed proforma. Detailed information about eligibility for ICMR-ES, including other terms & conditions and tenure are given below:

Minimum Eligibility: Scientists/Technologists retired or due to retire (within 3 months from the date of advertisement) not above the age of 67 years, from various Academic Institutions & National Laboratories in the pay level 13A who have held the post of the status of a Professor/Associate Professor in a Medical College or of Director/Deputy Director in an Institute of an All India Character or scientists with comparable scientific experience and achievements in an organization of the ICMR and have been actively engaged in biomedical research/projects as PI or Co-PI for past years of their service.

Number of positions:

(i) The numbers of positions are limited to thirty (30) at any given point in time.

(ii) At any point in time, not more than 25% of the positions will be awarded to ICMR scientists i.e. only eight (08) out of 30 positions may be awarded ICMR retired scientists. However, in exceptional cases, this can be relaxed purely based on scientific merits such as the non-existence of specialized knowledge outside ICMR. In such cases, 100% of positions can be offered to retired scientists within ICMR. Secretary, DHR & DG, ICMR shall decide such relaxation.

Tenure: The initial tenure of the incumbents under the program shall ordinarily be for a period of one year, renewable every year based on the fulfillment of quantifiable research deliverables as per the terms and conditions of appointment. The term of ICMR-ES shall be extendable only by two additional years after review. The maximum tenure in no circumstances shall exceed five (05) (3+2) years including broken periods, after superannuation. If any, and shall not continue beyond the age of 70 years.

Monthly remunerations: The ICMR-ES will be paid monthly remuneration of amount equal to last pay drawn minus pension, including deduction of commuted value of pension, if any. The amount of remuneration shall remain fixed for the term of the contract. There will be no annual increment/percentage increase during the contract period.

In addition to remuneration as specified above, the ICMR-ES may be supported with a research contingency grant of Rs. five lakh per annum based on a project activity to be carried out, including the payments for article publishing/processing charges.

Method of selection: Applicant may directly send the application to the Division of HRD, ICMR Hqrs. New Delhi, forwarded through the Host Institute/Center, in the prescribed application format along with all the required documents.

A Selection cum Review Committee constituted by Sec. DHR & DG, ICMR will review the annual progress reports and final recommendation for continuation is subjected to approval from the Sec. DHR & DG, ICMR.

For further guidelines and to download the application format, visit the ICMR website- https://main.icmr.nic.in/content/icmr-emeritus-scientist

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