30/08/2025
Research & Fellowship Opportunities for Medical Students and Faculty in India
On August 29, 2025, our scientist Dr. Rahul Gajbhiye, conducted an insightful interactive session at the Government Medical College & Maharashtra Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (MPGIMER), Nashik.
The session brought together MBBS students, interns, MD/MS students, PhD scholars, and faculty members and highlighted:
🔹 The history and national network of ICMR institutes, MRHRUs, MRUs, and VRDLs
🔹 ICMR-DHR schemes – Short Term Studentship (STS), Thesis Support Programs, Extramural Grants (small, intermediate & CAR), and International Fellowships
🔹 The Multidisciplinary Research Unit (MRU) & MRHRU Scheme, offering opportunities to collaborate with MRHRU Vani
🔹 A roadmap for pursuing research as a long-term career, starting right from the 1st MBBS year
The event was well-attended both online and offline, showcasing the enthusiasm of students and faculty even in a newly established medical college with limited resources.
This initiative, supported by Dr. Venkat Gite, Dean of GMC Nashik, is part of MRHRU Vani’s capacity-building program to strengthen the research culture in medical colleges.
Such initiatives are inspiring the next generation of clinician-scientists who will shape the future of medical research in India.
