AWARDS AND GRANTS

Applications/Nominations are invited for

• Dr. K. C. Chaudhuri & Dr. Amala Chaudhuri Lifetime Achievement Award for a Senior Pediatrician who is either working in India or has made significant contributions to the advancement of Pediatrics in India. Award consists of a Cash prize of Rs. 25,000, Plaque and Citation certificate.
• Dr. I. C. Verma Excellence in Research Award for a Pediatrician below age of 50 years who has carried out outstanding research in the field of Pediatrics. Award consists a Cash prize of Rs. 15,000, Plaque and Citation certificate.

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• Grants for Carrying out Research for Postgraduate MD/DNB or DM/DrNB Thesis in Pediatrics in India In this scheme funds will be provided to postgraduates to help them carry out research for their thesis. The grant can be used for the purchase of kits, reagents & chemicals and conducting laboratory tests & investigations. The application must be forwarded by the thesis guide. Six grants of upto a maximum of Rs. 75,000 each are available in a year.
• Grants for Training of Faculty/Assistant Professors in India Young Faculty Members (Assistant Professors/Lecturers) who are interested in getting training in any Pediatric specialty from any institution in India can apply. Six grants of up to a maximum of Rs. 1,00,000 each are available.
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• Pediatric Medical Camps in Rural Areas for Improving Child Health Five grants of Rs. 40,000 each are available per year.
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• CMEs in Pediatrics in Cities Other than Delhi Five grants of Rs. 2 Lakh each are available in a year.

For Awards 6-9, all the applications received will be discussed three times a year (First week of Jan, May, Sept).

For further details, visit our website: ijponline.in

Mailing address for applications:

Dr. Sushil K. Kabra, Editor-in-Chief, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 103, First Floor, Ashirwad Commercial Complex, Block D, Green Park, Near Uphaar Cinema Hall, New, Delhi-110016, India Ph: 011-46545105; 41345105, E-mail: ijp1933@gmail.com

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Grants for Carrying out Research for Postgraduate MD or DM Thesis in Pediatrics in India – 2026

Applications are invited from postgraduates doing research for thesis in pediatrics or pediatric super-
specialties for financial support to help them carry out research for their thesis. This scheme is to support
postgraduates from India only. The applicant should submit a certificate that the thesis has been approved by
the scientific committee and cleared by the ethics committee of the host institution. The application must be
forwarded by the thesis guide. The grant can be used for the purchase of kits, reagents & chemicals and not
for commonly available laboratory tests & investigations. The guide / supervisor has to give a commitment
that a utilization certificate will be submitted.

Six grants of up to a maximum of Rs. 75,000 each, are available for year 2026. Submitted applications will
be assessed three times a year.

Tentative timings of assessment of applications will be as follows: Application submission Tentative dates for assessment Communication to applicants

January to April May First week of June

May to August September First week October

September to December January First week of February

Out of total approved grant, 75% will be given as advance and rest 25% will be released after submission of
utilization certificate by the guide. It is mandatory that the thesis be published in IJP. Incomplete
applications will not be considered and will be summarily rejected.

Application may be submitted using following format:

Proposal for Carrying out Research for PG MD or DM Thesis

1. Name of the Applicant:
2. Department and Affiliation:
3. Title of the Thesis:
4. Name of the Guide:
5. Institution where Research would be Conducted:
6. Duration (with dates):
7. Specific Objectives:
8. Methods:
9. Attach Letter of Approval by the Scientific Committee / Departmental Committee:
10. Attach Letter of Approval by the Ethics Committee:
11. Undertaking that the Thesis would be Published in IJP
12. Proposed Budget with proper breakdown/ Utilization of Funds:
13. Utilization Certificate (with Candidate’s and Guide’s Signature):
14. Inform in whose Name the Cheque is to be Prepared: Also submit detailed thesis protocol for evaluation.

Mailing address for applications:
Dr. Sushil K. Kabra Editor-in-Chief Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 103, First Floor, Ashirwad Commercial Complex, Block D, Green Park, Near Uphaar Cinema Hall, New Delhi-110016, India Ph: 011-46545105; 41345105
E-mail: ijp1933@gmail.com

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                                  Grants for Training of Faculty/Assistant Professors in India – 2026

Applications are invited from young Faculty members (Assistant Professors/ Lecturers) who are interested in getting short term training (4-6 weeks) in any Pediatric specialty from any institution in India. This scheme will cover training of young faculty members from India only. The applicant should submit a certificate that the host institution has agreed to provide him/her the training.

The objective of scheme is to help young faculty members from teaching institutions to get initiated in a Pediatric sub-speciality or learn specific laboratory skills to enhance pediatric research. The subject of training should be in resonance with needs of the institution and national priorities in child health.

Six grants of maximum Rs. 1,00,000 each are available annually.The grant will be released on submission of expenditure details, bills, photos, etc. It covers Travel fare—(rail/air economy class), Fees charged by the training institution, and Daily allowance for A, B, C cities, as applicable.

The applications should reach us 6 months before the proposed date of start of the training.  lncomplete applications will not be considered and will be summarily rejected. It is mandatory to submit a report on the outcome of the training. The schedule of application, assessment dates and communication of the results will be as follows:

Application submission	Tentative dates for assessment	Communication to applicants
January to April	May	First week of June
May to August	September	First week October
September to December	January	First week of February

For this purpose, you have to send us an application in the enclosed format, providing details about the training. Kindly provide us an estimate of the budget.

                                                          Proposal for Obtaining Training

To be submitted 6 weeks before the proposed training

1. Name of the Applicant:
2. Department and Affiliation:
3. Host Institution:
4. Duration (with dates):
5. Goal of Training:
6. Specific Objectives:
7. Acceptance from the Host Institution (Please attach the document):
8. Whether Training is Directed at Learning Clinical Skills or Laboratory Skills?:
9. Outlines of Training (Procedures, activities and interventions that will be carried out, and how the objectives will be reached):
10. Applicability of Training (How will it benefit your department/institution?):
11. Comment from Head of the Department about Suitability and Need of Such Training, and its Applicability:
12. Proposed Budget & Break up of Travel/Accommodation/Other Expenses:
13. Inform in Whose Name the Cheque is to Prepared:

Mailing address for applications: Dr. Sushil K. Kabra Editor-in-Chief Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 103, First Floor, Ashirwad Commercial Complex, Block D, Green Park, Near Uphaar Cinema Hall, New Delhi-110016, India Ph: 011-46545105, 41345105, E-mail:ijp1933@gmail.com

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                              Grants for Holding Pediatric Medical Camps for Improving Child Health – 2026

The Indian Journal of Pediatrics supports Medical Camps for children in smaller towns and /or rural areas. If you would like to conduct a medical camp for children, we would be happy to provide financial aid. Five grants are available: 1-2 after every four months. The application should reach us at least 6 months before the scheduled date of event. lncomplete applications will not be considered and will be summarily rejected.

 Application submission

	Tentative dates for assessment	Communication to applicants
January to April	May	First week of June
May to August	September	First week October
September to December	January	First week of February

For this purpose, you have to send us an application in the enclosed format, providing details about the medical camp activities. Kindly provide us estimate of the Budget. A maximum of Rs. 40,000 per grant will be provided. 50% of the grant will be given as advance after approval and rest 50% will be released after submission of expenditure details, bills, photos, etc. of the camp. A banner stating that the camp has been supported by IJP should be placed at the site. It is mandatory to submit a report of the camp supported. A representative from IJP will be attending the camp.

Preference will be given to camps in rural or underprivileged areas.

Mailing address for applications: Dr. Sushil K. Kabra Editor-in-Chief, Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 103, First Floor, Ashirwad Commercial Complex, Block D, Green Park, Near Uphaar Cinema Hall, New Delhi-110016, India Ph: 011-46545105; 41345105, E-mail:ijp1933@gmail.com

PROPOSAL FOR HOLDING PEDIATRIC CAMPS

TO BE SUBMITTED IN ADVANCE OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY

BASIC INFORMATION

1. 1. Title of Camp:
   2. Executive Officer: (Name, Designation & Official Address including Telephone/Fax no’s & E-mail Address)
   3. Duration (With Dates):
   4. Venue:

II TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1. Justification
2. Specific Objectives
3. Outline of Activities and Interventions that will be Carried out Showing How the Objectives will be Reached.
4. A Copy of the Registration of the Trust, if Applicable.
5. Participants
   Number of Participants / Beneficiaries Expected
6. Faculty/ Resource Persons (Please give names, designations & E-mails)
7. Proposed Budget with Details
8. Inform in Whose Name the Cheque Should Be Issued, and Who Will Submit Account of the Money That Has Been Spent.

 Submitted by                       Forwarded by Head of Institution