The Indian Council of Medical Research initiated the
Short Term Studentship Program in1979 in order to promote interest and aptitude
for research among medical undergraduates. The main objective of this program
is to provide an opportunity to undergraduate medical students to familiarize
themselves with research methodology and techniques by being associated for a
short duration with their seniors on ongoing research program or by undertaking
independent projects. This may serve as an incentive for them to take up
research as a career in the future. The Guide/ Institution must provide the
student with all facilities (kits, reagents &other requirements) for
carrying out research.
The value of the studentship will be Rs. 5,000/- per
month for 2 months’ duration (Rs. 10,000/- only) and is meant to be a stipend
for the student. This is paid only after completion of research and approved of
final report. Costs of research must be borne by Institution/ Medical College
where research is conducted. A certificate will be issued and posted to Principal’s
office after 6-8 months of completion of research.
The eligibility
criteria for ICMR studentship is only MBBS/BDS.But due to Eligibility
problem Pharm.Ds are currently not able to apply for ICMR’s Studentship.
So DPA (Doctor of Pharmacy Association) has asked PCI
to send a proposal to ICMR on behalf of Pharm.D Students to incorporate Pharm.D
in the elgibility Criteria of STS (Short
Term Studentship Program).PCI has responded positively and said that they would
send a written proposal to ICMR to make Pharm.Ds eligible for ICMR’s Short
Term Studentship Program.
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