The ICMR/AU-STRC Health Sciences Cooperation is developed in response to the outcome of the
landmark India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) III, October 2015 that was hosted by the Hon’ble Prime
Minister of India.
This Cooperation is set up to leverage resources through innovative inter-disciplinary, multi-sectoral
partnerships to capitalize on regional diversity and complementary strengths to enable and nurture an
ecosystem that has a strong impact on transforming the health standards of the population.
To guide and institutionalize this cooperation, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed
between the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the African Union Scientific, Technical and
Research Commission (AU-STRC) on the 27th March 2019. To this effect, ICMR/AU-STRC Health
Practitioners and Researchers Capacity Building Scheme is designed to build the capacity of approx. 400
African health practitioners and researchers over a period of 3years.
To achieve this scheme’s objectives, ICMR in collaboration with AU-STRC has embarked on
training of the African researchers at some of the ICMR institutes in India.
ICMR Guidelines Governing the Training
a. The individual availing this training would be addressed as an ICMR /AU-STRC International Fellow.
b. The training will be conducted in English;
c. The Fellow will be entitled to a stipend of Rs.2, 500/- per day.
d. Subsidized institutional guest-house accommodation will be provided to the trainee during
his/her sanctioned period of training.
e. The Fellow will be entitled to air travel (both ways) in economy class excursion airfare by
the shortest route.
f. The Fellow should have a valid visa and overseas health insurance cover (both are to be
obtained by him/her) before coming to India. The cost of visas and overseas health insurance
cover is not refundable.
g. The Fellow should submit a final work report (within 4 weeks after completion of training) on the
training undertaken in the Indian laboratory/institute. (as per Format),
h. A final report evaluating the performance of the Fellow by the Head of the Indian institute should
also be submitted. (as per Format)
Generic Selection Criteria ICMR
a. The Applicants must be a national of one of the African Union Member States
and resides in Africa at the time of application and commencement of the
training;
b. The Applicant should be working in Health Research centres or Health
Facilities within Africa;
c. Knowledge of Spoken/Written English is essential;
d. The Applicants should not be more than 55 years old as on the last day of
submission of the application;
e. The Applicants must satisfy the course eligibility criteria they apply for;
f. Must have a valid international travel document and vaccination card;
g. Must never be convicted of any crime.
How to Apply
The softcopy of the application forms and any other supporting documents should be submitted to AU-STRC
via email: [email protected] and copied to [email protected]
The email should have the subject: Application for 2019 Capacity building Scheme.
More Information
For more details visit: Indian Council of Medical Research and AU- STRC
