Overview
One-year post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) in the Department of Neurology for DM/MCh holders seeking advanced sub-specialty clinical training, hands-on experience in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, and research; supervised by Dr P.N. Sylaja.
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical + research
- Duration
- 1 year
- Start
- 1 January 2027 (January 2027 session)
- Positions
- 1 seat (January 2027 session)
- Accreditation
- Institute of National Importance (SCTIMST) post-doctoral fellowship
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- DM or equivalent qualification (preferably obtained within 5 years before applying); final-year residents may apply; upper age limit 45 years as of 1 January 2027 (relaxations apply); 500-word project proposal and two reference letters required
- International applicants
- Foreign nationals accepted as sponsored candidates (sponsored by their government) and must apply through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations / Ministry of External Affairs; no reserved seats
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Registration with Kerala State Medical Council (KSMC) / Travancore-Cochin Medical Council (TCMC) required at admission
How to apply
- Deadline
- Online applications for PDFs 01.09.2026 to 25.11.2026 (5.00 pm) for the January 2027 session
- Application method
- Online application via SCTIMST portal; shortlisting on proposal and references, then departmental interview or written exam (if >10 applicants) and final interview
Funding
- Funding
- Stipend Rs 80,900 per month plus applicable HRA, DA and DA on TA (except sponsored candidates)
Official sources
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