icmr student research projects

SHORT TERM STUDENTSHIP (STS)

The Indian Council of Medical Research initiated the Short Term Studentship Program in 1979 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 serves 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 from the year 2022 is Rs. 25,000/- per month for two months’ duration (Rs. 50,000/- only) and is meant to be a stipend for the student. This is paid only after completion of research and approval of final report. Costs of research must be borne by Institution/ Medical College where research is conducted. An e-certificate will be issued to the student’s email ID within 2-3 months of the report result declaration as per exiting guidelines.

Eligibility

1. This program is only for MBBS/BDS students studying in Medical/Dental colleges recognized by MCI/DCI, before they appear in their final exams and therefore, interns/ PG students are not eligible to apply. Students of paramedical/non-medical courses may not apply. 2. The student must carry out the research in his/ her own medical/dental college under the guide who is employed in the medical/dental college as a full time regular faculty. Only permanent full time faculty members working in any of the Department of the Medical/Dental College where the student is enrolled can act as the guide. Part time consultants/visiting faculty/ residents/ Readers/Tutors/ Pool officers/ /Demonstrators/PG students/Surgeons cannot be the guide. 3. Only one student will be allowed to work under one guide. Two or more students are not permitted to work on same topic together. Proposals submitted on the same topic by different students are liable to be rejected outright. The student may have one Guide and other Co-Guides but may note that the ICMR does not recognize any Co-Guides for STS, so kindly do not send emails asking for the same. ICMR will recognize only ONE main Guide for STS. 4. Indian National students who are studying in recognised medical/dental colleges of India can apply. Students who are holding OCI cards/ PIO cards/ NRI’s studying in Indian medical/dental college can also apply and copy of the OCI/ PIO/ NRI card must be submitted. Students from foreign medical/dental colleges are not eligible for this program.

1. STS is a fully online program. No hard copies have to be submitted. 2. The student is required to register on ICMR website and then submit the application form and proposal online by end of January every year which will be evaluated by ICMR. Results will be announced by first week of April and list of selected students displayed on the STS website. If selected, the student is expected to complete the project in any two given months between April to September every year and submit the report in October. The student will be awarded stipend and e-certificate only if his/ her report is approved as per existing guidelines. Click here to see STS Program timelines. 3. The last date of registration & submission of proposal each year is end of January. 4. Guide must take overall responsibility for the conduct of the research project, preparation and submission of complete report & the required enclosures within the stipulated time period. 5. The selection of the candidates for award of research studentship will be done after technical evaluation of the research plan by a panel of experts. The decision of ICMR in regard to selection of students will be final. Requests for reconsideration will not be entertained and reasons for rejection of applications for award of studentship will not be provided. 6. The student should obtain a clearance from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) if the proposal involves research on human participants and from Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) if the work involves use of animals. The IEC/ IAEC approval should be obtained any time between January–September before beginning actual research work. The certificate may be submitted either along with proposal or with the report. Informed consent is to be obtained for research on human participants. For more information please refer to ICMR National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research on Human Participants, 2017 and National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Children. For more information please refer to ICMR National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research on Human Participants, 2017 and National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research Involving Children respectively.

Report Submission (STS-2023)

1. instructions, 2. preparation of report, 3. ethical consideration, 4. plagiarism, 5. publications/ presentation, 6. online report submission, 7. declaration of report result, 8. terms & conditions.

• 1.1 The selected Students for STS-2023 may carry out the proposed research work and prepare the report in any two months starting from 16th October, 2023 (Monday) to 26th February, 2024 (Monday).
• 1.2 Guide and the host college must take overall responsibility for the conduct of the research project, preparation and submission of complete report and the required enclosures within the stipulated time period is very important.
• 1.3 Research should be done after appropriate Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) approval has been obtained. The ethical clearance letter has to be submitted along with report (IEC approvals should be taken latest by 26th December, 2023, any IEC letter/approvals taken after this date will not be considered as the student will not get two months of time for carrying out the work and submit the due report by the deadline given).
• 1.4 ONLINE report submission portal will be opened from 13th March, 2024 (Wednesday, 03:00pm onwards) to 13th May, 2024 (Monday, till 05:30pm) only.
• 1.5 ICMR shall not entertain ANY request regarding extension of last date or acceptance of late reports.
• 1.6 VERY IMPORTANT: Kindly do not wait for the last date and time for submission to avoid the last minute rush. ICMR will not entertain any last minute technical errors and incomplete report submissions mails or requests, as two months are being given for timely online report submission.
• 1.7 In an event of the Guide leaving the Institute/College before completion of the project, the student may continue the research work under the new Guide, who fulfills the eligibility requirements and is from the same college after obtaining due permissions from Principal/Dean/Director of his/her college.
• 1.8 Permission of ICMR is not required, however details of new Guide may be intimated to ICMR through email at [email protected] and the new guide details to be updated in the online portal during report submission along with the letter from the Dean/Principal also to be should be updated. New guide assigned without permission and approvals from the college competent authority will not be accepted. No objection letter also to be submitted from the previous Guide.
• 1.9 The payment of stipend is for the student only and will be transferred in student’s OWN bank account (single holder) through RTGS/NEFT by 30th September, 2024 only if the report is approved by ICMR.
• 1.10 Mandatory documents- To receive the stipend, the student must have a bank account in his/her name and a passbook/cheque book from the bank.
• 1.11 The certificates will be issued online to the selected students only whose report have been approved by ICMR and the student can login with their credentials as used for report submission and download the STS-2023 e-certificates by 31st October, 2024.
• For queries send an email at [email protected] and please quote the STS Reference ID in all your e-mail correspondence for quick reference.

2. Preparation and Submission of STS-2023 Report

• 2.1 The selected MBBS/BDS students vide: result dated 12.10.2023 students must complete their STS research project and prepare a detailed report in consultation with their Guide.
• 2.2 Students are advised to prepare copies (PDF format) of their reports for ONLINE submission. Reports sent by e-mail/ hard copy/ post will NOT be accepted.
• 2.3 The report should detail only the original work carried out by the students under the supervision of the Guide. The report should not give results of Guide’s earlier research/other student’s research (MD/MDS/Ph.D. thesis etc.)/ or should not be taken from other sources in which student was not involved. In case it is found that details have been copy pasted, work is not original or plagiarized the report will be rejected.
• 2.4 The STS report and attached documents should NOT HAVE ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION, like name, contact no. or College name of the student or Guide. The name of the student and the Guide and their contact details should be removed from the report and only the STS reference ID may be provided on top. Name of Medical/Dental College may also be removed. Identifying information must also be masked/removed from the questionnaire, patient information sheet and informed consent form as well for an unbiased review process. The identifying information should be provided only in the ONLINE submission form.
• 2.5 Please mask/remove the following information from the report/consent form/questionnaire/patient information sheet as mentioned below: (a) Name of student/guide (b) Address/contact details of student/guide (c) Tel number(s) (d) Email ID(s)
• 2.6 The report must be in the following format only. You may go through instructions for Writing STS Report. i. Reference ID ii. Title iii. Introduction iv. Review of literature v. Aims and Objectives vi. Material and Methods vii. Observations and Results viii. Discussion ix. Conclusion x. Summary xi. References (Vancouver style) Optional sections (a) Suggestions/Justifications, if any (b) Questionnaire/ Study Tool/Patient Information Sheet (Blank format in English language only) should not contain any names/contact details of student or guide). (c) Informed Consent Form (Blank format in English language only) should not contain any names/contact details of student or guide).
• 2.7 Results must be presented well supported with relevant graphs, figures and tables, wherever as required. The different sections of report should not be combined (for e.g., Results and Discussion should not be combined). Incomplete reports/reports not in prescribed format will be automatically rejected. Before submitting the report and other enclosures to ICMR, please refer to the STS self checklist to see if the report is complete in all aspects.
• 2.8 Report should be uploaded in PDF format and may have around 20-40 pages with file size up to a maximum of 2MB. All graphs/figures/tables should be included in the same file. Please avoid photographs/ pictures (unless, if required), as they may need more space.
• 2.9 The blank format of any performa/questionnaire/case record forms/consent form/any other tools/format of data collection sheet used for research, to be uploaded separately from the report in ‘Others’ section.
• 2.10 Any other documents like guide change letter, letter for modifications (if any) in the report with justification is also to be uploaded separately and not with the report.
• 2.11 After submission of report you will be able to preview your submitted details and report. Only after you click on the ‘Final submission’ button the report will be completely and finally submitted on the online portal. In case required, you also have an option to resubmit your report only once before the last date.
• 2.12 After clicking the final submission button, the student will receive an email from ICMR-STS for successful submission of the report within next 48-72hrs (please check the spam and junk folders too for the email). If you do not receive the email within 72hrs after your report submission, then kindly please send an email to [email protected] for the same.
• 2.13 The STS report WILL BE REJECTED under the following circumstances: (a) If the student uploads identifying information (name, contact nos. and college name of student or guide etc.) in the report/consent form/questionnaire/Patient information sheet. (b) If the STS reference ID is missing from the report. (c) If the STS report is not prepared as per ICMR format or if any section is not provided (for e.g. review of literature or reference not provided in the report). (d) If two or more sections of ICMR format have been combined together (for e.g., results and discussions presented together, or introduction and review of literature not written separately). (e) Report is incomplete or not in detail (too brief). (f) Sample size is substantially reduced without adequate justification. (g) Major deviations from the proposed study objectives, sample size or research plan. (h) If the work is not found to be original and has been copied/pasted from other sources/ other thesis. (i) If the data presented under results is found to be fictitious/ cooked up or copied. (j) Appropriate and timely Ethics Committee approval has not been obtained for the approved STS proposal as stated by ICMR. (k) If IEC/IAEC approval letter is dated after 26th December, 2023, which does not give a minimum time of two months for research to be conducted. (l) If IEC/IAEC approval is not signed by the Chairperson of committee or if the constitution of the Ethics Committee is not as per ICMR Guidelines. (m) If IEC/IAEC has given a provisional approval. (n) If the Guide is a Member of the Ethic Committee, then he/she should declare the Conflict of Interest (CoI) and should not be present during the committee meeting which should be clearly stated in the IEC/IAEC letter, if this is not followed then the report will be rejected because the Guide cannot review his/her own project as per ethics standards. (o) Report Attestation form is incomplete or not signed by competent authorities/not stamped/not dated/mismatch in information. (p) Any other reason(s) as found suitable by the reviewers and competent authority of ICMR.

3. Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)/Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) Approvals

• 3.1 The student should obtain a prior clearance/approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) if the proposal involves research on human participants and from Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) if the work involves use of animals.
• 3.2 Ethics Committee approval is needed for all kinds of biomedical research involving human and animal participants or their samples or stored data/clinical records.
• 3.3 Ethics Committee approval can be obtained anytime between 16th October, 2023 onward until 26th December, 2023; but necessarily, before beginning the research work.
• 3.4 IEC/IAEC approval can be obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee of the medical/dental college where the student is studying or from the affiliated University/Institution. In case the study involves collaboration with another medical/dental college, an Ethics Committee approval from all collaborating institutions needs to be obtained.
• 3.5 IEC and IAEC submission is mandatory along with the final report. Please note- Ethics Committee approval should not be dated after 26th December, 2023.
• 3.6 In the IEC/IAEC approval letter, the name of the student, guide and title of study (as submitted for STS proposal) and approval status should clearly be mentioned along with proper sign and seal of the competent authority.
• 3.7 Ethics Committee approval letter for other similar projects of Guide will not be accepted. A separate IEC approval is required for student’s STS proposal approved by ICMR.
• 3.8 Research should not be carried out if Ethics Committee has not given the clearance. If the Ethics Committee is not holding a meeting, the student will be unable to carry out research. Any research carried out without IEC/IAEC approval will be automatically rejected.
• 3.9 Without the ethical clearance or late approval by IEC which does not give minimum two-month time for research or for any other such reason, the report will not be accepted.
• 3.10 Research which does not involve human participants, samples or data may be categorized by Ethics Committee to fall under “Exemption from ethical review”. The decision is taken by Ethics Committee or its Secretariat. The decision in this regard cannot be taken by the Guide/HOD.
• 3.11 In case, it is felt that research belongs to exempt category a “Certificate of exemption” may be obtained from the IEC and submitted along with the report.
• 3.12 Informed consent is to be obtained for any research involving human participants.
• 3.13 Scanned copy of Ethics Committee Clearance/approval letter and/or informed consent form should be submitted as PDF file (up to 1 MB). In case the student has already submitted the Ethics Committee approval at the time of submitting the application/ proposal then there is no need to resubmit the same document again. Original document should be safely kept by the student. It may also be required later when the student would try to publish the research in a journal.
• 3.14 Kindly note that the composition of Ethics Committee should be constituted according to the National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research Involving Human Participants (2017). If the composition is inappropriate (for example, if Principal of medical/dental college is part of Ethics Committee as a Chairperson or the Guide has participated in Ethics Committee meeting decisions as a member, etc.) the ethical clearance will not be accepted and thereby STS report of student will be not considered further by ICMR.
• 3.15 For more information please refer to ICMR “National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research Involving Human Participants (2017)” available on https://main.icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/guidelines/ICMR_Ethical_Guidelines_2017.pdf

4. Misconduct in Research and Plagiarism

It is important to follow highest ethical standards in the conduct of research. ICMR does not accept any proposal/ report from MBBS/BDS students/guide that involves research misconduct or plagiarism. For e.g., obtaining another person’s ideas, information or text, words, outcomes or results, copying from internet sources, repeating previous/earlier STS student proposal or STS report/PG thesis/textbook/published work/of someone else's research proposal without giving credit/without quoting reference or manipulating or falsifying research procedures or wrongly reporting results are included under research misconduct/plagiarism/fraud. It has been noted in our evaluations that students copy word by word or paraphrase or copy from internet without giving due acknowledgment to the source document. A number of students copy from other earlier STS reports or PG Thesis (MD/DM/MS/MDS thesis). This practice is unacceptable and will be categorized under ‘Research Misconduct’ and will not be accepted by the ICMR. IMPORTANT: Research Integrity is very crucial for good conduct of research and its outcomes. The student/guide should try to imbibe the right research culture and temperament for conducting quality research.

• 4.1 DO NOT copy/paste; write up/information/results/data, from other sources (published or unpublished) without giving appropriate reference in the STS report.
• 4.2 Spend enough time and effort to prepare original research proposal/ report for STS and avoid the last minute rush around the last date.
• 4.3 Please read available guidance about plagiarism and responsible conduct of research.
• 4.4 Research Misconduct can include intellectual dishonesty or theft which can be of various types like; research duplication, fabrication, falsification or plagiarism in preparing the STS research proposal, conducting the research project, recording of data, analysis of results, preparation of STS report.
• 4.5 Fabrication is cooking up data or data tampering or making up observations/ research findings or results and using them in the STS proposal or STS report.
• 4.6 Falsification is changing certain parameters, or manipulating research procedures, or changing research findings or making false statements or reporting false results in the report.
• 4.7 Plagiarism is the copying/ stealing ideas, tools, methods, results, or write-up without giving appropriate credit, for e.g., copying from other students work/ PG Thesis.
• 4.8 Conflicts of interest, if any, should also be declared. Conflict of interest are situations in which financial or any personal reasons can compromise, an individual’s professional judgment in proposing, conducting, supervising or reporting research and therefore can badly affect the quality of research and its reporting and also the scientific objectivity of the proposed research/ report.

All submissions to the ICMR must be prepared by the student under supervision. The Guide is required to sign an undertaking to the effect that it is the original work and not plagiarized from any other sources. In case the student is assigned work which is part of larger project, only work actually done by student should be given in the report. Please note that now software tools are available to check plagiarism. Many of the tools are also available online. In case at any time point it is detected that the STS research proposal/ STS report have been plagiarized, the STS research proposal/ STS report will be out rightly rejected. ICMR reserves the right to accept or reject or take other appropriate action if any misconduct or fraud or plagiarism is detected at any point of time.

5. Paper Presentation/Publication

• 5.1 The student and the Guide are free to present the research findings in National or International conferences/seminar/symposium as oral/poster presentations only after the report has been approved by the ICMR.
• 5.2 Upon completion of STS research, the guide must encourage the students to write research papers under their guidance for publication of the research work ONLY in PubMed/JCR indexed journals and not in non-indexed predatory journals (Pl. see the WAME statement in the following link: http://www.wame.org/identifying-predatory-or-pseudo-journals for detailed information). For reference you may read the review article: http://www.ruhsjhs.in/files/issue/2018/V3N2/ReviewArticlePredatoryJournals.pdf Please note: Publication of report is not done automatically by ICMR but has to be done by the student in any desired and relevant journal.
• 5.3 The student in consultation with guide should identify a suitable JCR/SCI/SCIE indexed journal as per Clarivate Analytics, in any National or International Journals as per the topic of research and relevance of findings for publication of research results.
• 5.4 The instructions of the identified journal must be followed to write up the article/ paper and submit to the journal for consideration.
• 5.5 In any such presentation/publication appropriate acknowledgement should be given to ICMR-STS program under which the research was carried out and the report was approved.
• 5.6 Once the paper/abstract is published, a copy of the same must be sent to ICMR for information. Similarly if the student receives an award or honor, information should be shared with ICMR by email at [email protected]

6. Online STS-2023 Report Submission Process

STARTS: 13th March, 2024 (03:00pm) ENDS: 13th May, 2024 (05:30pm)

• 6.1 To access the ONLINE system, the student must login using his/her reference ID, registered e-mail address as his/her login name with the same password that was sent by automated e-mail earlier at the time of registration for STS 2023.
• 6.2 In case the student does not remember the password, he/she may use the ‘forget password’ option and password will be automatically resent to the student’s registered email account.
• 6.3 All information filled in the form should be in sentence case and should ‘NOT’ in ALL CAPS.
• 6.4 The STS-2023 Report Submission Form consisting of Part-A, Part-B and Part-C may be filled in properly and checked before submitting online. In case there is a change in title/guide or any other information, needful information may be provided.
• 6.5 Part A: Please check/or edit (if required) the information carefully, as this will be used to prepare the e-Certificate if the report is approved.
• 6.6 Part B: If there are any changes in your research (title, aims and objectives, methodology, Guide and any other change) you can provide the details in this section. Adequate justification must also be provided for the changes/modifications needed (up to 250 words). The students must attach the following three (03) MANDATORY documents, failure of enclosing any of one of the below will lead to rejection of STS 2023 report: Enclosure-I: STS-2023 Report to be submitted as a PDF File only (up to 2MB). Format of case report form/ questionnaire/ informed consent form/ other tool may be included in the report. Please note that there should be no identifying information in all these documents and report. Enclosure-II: STS-2023 Report Attestation Form (RAF)- duly signed and forwarded by the Guide, scanned and submitted as a PDF File (up to 1Mb). The student must take a print out of the “Report Attestation Form (RAF)” which must be duly filled in and signed by the student and the Guide. This should be scanned and uploaded along with the report. Kindly note that ‘Application Attestation Form (AAF)’ and ‘Report Attestation Form (RAF)’ are different documents. Please attach ‘Report Attestation Form (RAF)’ along with the report (mandatory). Enclosure-III: Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)/Institutional Animal Ethics Committee (IAEC) certificate scanned and submitted as a PDF File (up to 1Mb) or Certificate of Exemption from ethical review issued by ethics committee. Optional: (iv) If there is any other document which the student would like to submit, it can be uploaded in this section and submitted as a PDF File (up to 1Mb). (For e.g. IEC approval from collaborating institution, letter from principal/ Guide or any other item related to your research.)
• 6.7 Please note that Report Attestation Form (RAF) will NOT be considered under the following circumstances: (a) If Report Attestation Form (RAF) is not filled up completely/incorrect information or is blank. (b) If form is not duly signed/stamped by the Guide/Dean. (c) If Application Attestation form (AAF) is submitted instead of Report Attestation form (RAF).
• 6.8 Please note that without the three Enclosures stated above in 6 (i) (ii) (iii), the report cannot be submitted ONLINE. Please upload all the attachments very carefully.
• 6.9 If the student has submitted the IEC/IAEC certificate at the time of submission of STS application, it will be uploaded automatically and there is no need to resubmit it. However, the student has the option to replace and reload another certificate, if required.
• 6.10 Payment will be made online to the student’s OWN SINGLE HOLDER bank account only. Therefore a student should have own bank account (single holder) to receive the stipend if his/her report is approved by ICMR. The payment of stipend will be made by RTGS only and therefore, it is essential for the student to have a bank account in his/ her name. The student should also have a cheque book as scanned copy of a cancelled cheque must be submitted to ICMR to verify account details.
• 6.11 A scanned copy of a cancelled cheque is required for verification of bank account details. This cheque should not be filled up and should NOT be signed or dated. It should be cancelled so that it cannot be misused. (To view sample click here).
• 6.12 Part C: Please fill all the details for Student’s OWN Single holder bank account details and own Aadhaar Card details for payment of stipend carefully (attach copies of cancelled cheque/passbook front page and aadhaar card respectively): Bank Details: a) Student’s Name as in the Bank Account b) Complete Account Number c) Type of Account d) Name of the Bank e) Name of the Bank Branch f) Complete Address of the Bank Branch g) IFSC Code h) MICR Code i) Copy of Cancelled Cheque In case of omissions, the ICMR will not be responsible if the stipend is credited in another account. Don’t put extra zeros in “Bank Account Number”, “IFSC” and “MICR” code of the Bank Branch. Aadhaar Card Details STS Reference ID Aadhaar Name Aadhaar No. Address City Pincode State

7. Declaration of STS-2023 Report Results

• 7.1 The STS-2023 reports submitted online will be technically evaluated by a panel of Experts. If the work is found to be satisfactory, it will be accepted and approved.
• 7.2 For any changes in the aims, objectives or methodology, the reasons/ justification provided by the student will be reviewed. Only minor changes are permitted and the report may or may not be approved, if there are major modifications.
• 7.3 The results will be displayed on ICMR-STS website by end of July, 2024.
• 7.4 The decision of ICMR in regard to selection of students will be final.
• 7.5 Requests for reconsideration or asking reasons/comments for rejection will not be entertained as per STS guidelines.
• 7.6 Stipend and e-Certificate will be issued to the selected students only whose Report has been approved by ICMR. However, to recognize the contribution of the Guide, his/her name will be printed on the e-Certificate. Co-guide’s if any, will not be recognized for the STS program.
• 7.7 Stipend will be transferred in student’s OWN bank account (NO joint accounts) through RTGS/NEFT after approval of the report (September, 2024).
• 7.8 The e-Certificates will be available on STS portal for the student to download their respective copies after due approvals from competent authority of ICMR (October, 2024).
• 7.9 The students will be notified by email when the stipend and e-Certificate is issued. Updates will also be available on ICMR-STS website, students should keep a regular check on the STS website at intervals, however, ICMR always send email to the selected students for timely notification related to STS as per timelines.

8. STS-2023 Terms and Conditions

STS Program is intended to encourage and support MBBS/BDS students interested in research and all efforts have been made to provide accurate information. However, ICMR will not be responsible for any loss to any person caused due to inaccuracy in the information available on the website. If, any discrepancy is found, it may please be brought to the notice of ICMR.

• 8.1 The detailed report should contain the original work carried out by the students during ANY two months between 16th October 2023 (Monday) to 26th February, 2024 under the assigned Guide and should not be copied from earlier research/other sources.
• 8.2 The Medical/Dental College must bear the entire cost of the STS research work done by the student. The stipend issued to the selected students will be his/her own studentship amount.
• 8.3 Research carried out without IEC/IAEC approval will not be accepted.
• 8.4 With the increasing number of interested students applying for STS, ICMR has taken initiatives to streamline the submission and approval process. The students must follow the updated instructions and updated forms provided on the website.
• 8.5 If the submitted report or any enclosures (except the RAF and IEC) contains the name/contact details of the student and guide then the report will be rejected by the ICMR.
• 8.6 E-Certificate and stipend will be issued only when the reports are approved after a scientific review by Experts. Incomplete/unapproved/late submissions of STS 2023 Reports will NOT be considered further for review process or for payment of stipend and e-certificate.
• 8.7 ICMR reserves the rights to approve/ reject a report or ask for a revised report. The Guides will not be paid or given e-Certificate under STS Program. However the Guide’s name is printed on the e-certificate issued to the student.
• 8.8 The Medical/Dental College must ensure appropriate composition of Ethics Committee as per the latest ICMR Ethical Guidelines. Inappropriate IEC certificates will not be accepted.
• 8.9 No Clinical trials are allowed to be carried out under the ICMR-STS Program. All regulatory clinical trials fall under the preview of Drugs & Cosmetics Act & Rules and should not be conducted by an undergraduate student. Any proposal/report falling in the category of Clinical trials will be rejected by ICMR.
• 8.10 Students will have to follow instructions updated on ICMR website from time to time.
• 8.11 ICMR reserves the right for “no further discussion” on rejected/incomplete/late submissions of the STS-2023 reports, due to any reason whatsoever.
• 8.12 Requests for reconsideration or providing the information i.e. reasons for rejection of STS applications/ STS reports, names and contact details of students/ guides/ reviewers, any other details of any student/ Guide, titles of STS projects- approved/ disapproved, scientific details of STS projects of students, minutes of STS meetings, marks/ scores or any other confidential information shall not be entertained.
• 8.13 The stipend will be transferred to the selected student’s own single holder bank account and not to any joint account or account of Parents/Guide or anyone else, after the final STS report is approved by the Experts, therefore the student should ensure to open an own single holder bank account before the report submission. ICMR will not be responsible for any delay in stipend issue, if the students’ bank details are not submitted as per requirement.
• 8.14 ICMR-STS Program is only for Indian nationals, students studying in Indian NMC/DCI recognized Medical/Dental Colleges.
• 8.15 One student can avail the ICMR-STS fellowship only once during their MBBS/BDS course.
• 8.16 Students are advised to go through the guidelines carefully and keep a copy of the of the same for future reference to avoid any confusion.
• 8.17 In case of any query and/or technical support related to online submission, you may send emal to [email protected].
• 8.18 ICMR shall make all efforts to keep the information about participating students/ guides/ scientific reports (soft copies) confidential and in safe custody. However, it will not be the responsibility of the ICMR, if any unintentional loss of any kind due to unforeseen reasons occurred at any time.

Self Checklist

Writing sts report, report attestation form (raf), sample report submission form, head of the division, for scientific support.

  Dr. Ginu S Khan   Scientist - 'C'   Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)   Indian Council of Medical Research   V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029   011-26588980, 2658889, 26588707 Extn. 369

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  Dr. Sakshi Singh   Scientist - 'B'   Division of Human Resource Development (HRD)   Indian Council of Medical Research   V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029   011-26588980, 2658889, 26588707 Extn. 369

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For Administrative Support

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The landscape of healthcare research in India has been significantly shaped by the endeavors of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Established in 1911, the ICMR has played a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge, informing health policies, and fostering collaborations to address pressing health challenges in the country.

In this blog, we embark on a journey through the corridors of ICMR research topics, shedding light on the council’s current and noteworthy research topics that are contributing to the nation’s health and well-being.

The Role of ICMR in Health Research

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The Indian Council of Medical Research operates as the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination, and promotion of biomedical research. With a mission to nurture and harness the potential of medical research for the benefit of society, ICMR has become a cornerstone in shaping health policies and practices. 

By fostering collaborations with researchers and institutions across the nation, ICMR has emerged as a driving force in advancing healthcare knowledge and outcomes.

Understanding ICMR Research Methodology

The success of ICMR’s research lies not only in its expansive scope but also in its rigorous methodology and ethical considerations. ICMR has established guidelines that researchers must adhere to, ensuring that studies funded by the council are not only scientifically sound but also ethically conducted. 

This commitment to ethical research practices has been a cornerstone in building public trust and confidence in the findings generated by ICMR-funded studies.

100+ ICMR Research Topics For All Level Students

• Infectious Diseases: Emerging pathogens and control strategies.
• Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Diabetes, cardiovascular research.
• Maternal and Child Health: Strategies for mortality reduction.
• Biomedical Research: Molecular insights into diseases.
• Cancer Research: Innovative approaches for treatment.
• Epidemiology: Studying disease patterns and trends.
• Vaccination Strategies: Enhancing immunization programs.
• Public Health Interventions: Effective community health measures.
• Antibiotic Resistance: Combating microbial resistance.
• Genetic Studies: Understanding genetic contributions to diseases.
• Neurological Disorders: Research on neurological conditions.
• Mental Health: Addressing mental health challenges.
• Nutrition and Health: Studying dietary impacts on health.
• Health Systems Research: Improving healthcare delivery.
• Ayurveda Research: Integrating traditional medicine practices.
• Environmental Health: Impact of environment on health.
• Emerging Technologies: Utilizing tech for healthcare innovations.
• Pharmacological Research: Advancements in drug discovery.
• Global Health Collaborations: International health partnerships.
• Waterborne Diseases: Prevention and control strategies.
• Health Policy Research: Shaping evidence-based policies.
• Health Economics: Studying economic aspects of healthcare.
• Telemedicine: Harnessing technology for remote healthcare.
• Rare Diseases: Understanding and treating rare disorders.
• Community Health: Promoting health at the grassroots level.
• HIV/AIDS Research: Advancements in HIV prevention and treatment.
• Aging and Health: Research on geriatric health issues.
• Cardiovascular Health: Preventive measures and treatments.
• Respiratory Diseases: Understanding lung-related conditions.
• Zoonotic Diseases: Investigating diseases transmitted from animals.
• Stem Cell Research: Applications in regenerative medicine.
• Yoga and Health: Studying the health benefits of yoga.
• Gender and Health: Research on gender-specific health issues.
• Oral Health: Preventive measures and treatments for oral diseases.
• Health Informatics: Utilizing data for healthcare improvements.
• Health Education: Promoting awareness for better health.
• Drug Resistance: Research on antimicrobial resistance.
• Hepatitis Research: Prevention and treatment strategies.
• Telehealth: Remote healthcare services and accessibility.
• Diabetes Management: Strategies for diabetes prevention and control.
• Tuberculosis Research: Advancements in TB diagnosis and treatment.
• Fertility Research: Understanding reproductive health issues.
• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Integrating AI for diagnostics.
• Health Disparities: Addressing inequalities in healthcare access.
• Mental Health Stigma: Research on reducing stigma.
• Mobile Health (mHealth): Applications for mobile-based healthcare.
• Vector-Borne Diseases: Prevention and control measures.
• Nanotechnology in Medicine: Applications in healthcare.
• Occupational Health: Research on workplace health issues.
• Biobanking: Storing and utilizing biological samples for research.
• Telepsychiatry: Providing mental health services remotely.
• Health Equity: Promoting fairness in healthcare delivery.
• Community-Based Participatory Research: Engaging communities in research.
• E-health: Electronic methods for healthcare delivery.
• Sleep Disorders: Understanding and treating sleep-related conditions.
• Health Communication: Effective communication in healthcare.
• Global Burden of Disease: Research on disease prevalence and impact.
• Traditional Medicine: Studying traditional healing practices.
• Nutraceuticals: Research on health-promoting food components.
• Health Data Security: Ensuring privacy and security of health data.
• Regenerative Medicine: Advancements in tissue engineering.
• Social Determinants of Health: Studying social factors affecting health.
• Pharmacovigilance: Monitoring and ensuring drug safety.
• Gerontology: Research on aging and the elderly.
• Mobile Apps in Healthcare: Applications for health monitoring.
• Genetic Counseling: Supporting individuals with genetic conditions.
• Community Health Workers: Role in improving healthcare access.
• Health Behavior Change: Strategies for promoting healthier habits.
• Palliative Care Research: Enhancing end-of-life care.
• Nanomedicine: Applications of nanotechnology in medicine.
• Climate Change and Health: Impact on public health.
• Health Literacy: Promoting understanding of health information.
• Antibody Therapeutics: Advancements in antibody-based treatments.
• Digital Health Records: Electronic health record systems.
• Microbiome Research: Understanding the role of microorganisms in health.
• Disaster Preparedness: Research on health response during disasters.
• Food Safety and Health: Ensuring safe food consumption.
• Artificial Organs: Advancements in organ transplantation.
• Telepharmacy: Remote pharmaceutical services.
• Environmental Epidemiology: Studying the link between environment and health.
• E-mental Health: Digital tools for mental health support.
• Precision Medicine: Tailoring treatments based on individual characteristics.
• Health Impact Assessment: Evaluating the consequences of policies on health.
• Genome Editing: Applications in modifying genetic material.
• Mobile Clinics: Bringing healthcare to underserved areas.
• Telecardiology: Remote cardiac care services.
• Health Robotics: Utilizing robots in healthcare settings.
• Precision Agriculture and Health: Linking agriculture practices to health outcomes.
• Community-Based Rehabilitation: Supporting rehabilitation at the community level.
• Nanotoxicology: Studying the toxicological effects of nanomaterials.
• Community Mental Health: Strategies for promoting mental well-being.
• Health Financing: Research on funding models for healthcare.
• Augmented Reality in Healthcare: Applications in medical training and diagnostics.
• One Health Approach: Integrating human, animal, and environmental health.
• Disaster Mental Health: Addressing mental health issues after disasters.
• Mobile Laboratory Units: Rapid response in disease outbreaks.
• Health Impact Investing: Investing for positive health outcomes.
• Rehabilitation Robotics: Assisting in physical therapy.
• Human Microbiota: Understanding the microorganisms living in and on the human body.
• 3D Printing in Medicine: Applications in medical device manufacturing.

Success Stories from ICMR-Funded Research

Highlighting the impact of ICMR-funded research is essential in appreciating the council’s contribution to healthcare in India. From breakthrough discoveries to successful interventions, ICMR-supported studies have led to tangible improvements in health outcomes. 

Case studies showcasing the journey from ICMR research topics and findings to real-world applications serve as inspiring examples of how scientific knowledge can translate into positive societal impacts.

Challenges and Opportunities in ICMR Research

While ICMR has achieved remarkable success in advancing health research, it is not without its challenges. Researchers face obstacles in conducting studies, ranging from resource constraints to logistical issues. 

Acknowledging these challenges is crucial in finding solutions and optimizing the impact of ICMR-funded research. Additionally, there are opportunities for collaboration, both nationally and internationally, that can further enrich the research landscape and accelerate progress in addressing health challenges.

The Future of Health Research in India: ICMR’s Vision

Looking ahead, ICMR envisions a future where health research continues to play a central role in shaping the well-being of the nation. Strategic goals include harnessing the power of technology and innovation to drive research advancements, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and addressing emerging health challenges. 

The vision extends beyond the laboratory, emphasizing the translation of research findings into practical solutions that can positively impact the lives of individuals and communities across India.

In conclusion, the Indian Council of Medical Research stands as a beacon in the realm of healthcare research, tirelessly working towards advancements that contribute to the well-being of the nation. 

By exploring ICMR research topics, understanding its methodology, and reflecting on success stories, we gain insight into the transformative power of scientific inquiry. 

As ICMR continues to forge ahead, the future of health research in India looks promising, guided by a vision of innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to improving the health of all citizens.

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• Title of the project: Effect of oil pulling using sesame oil on the lung capacities in young adults Investigator name and year of study: Vinoddhini K, IV BDS Name of the guide: Dr.Sharath Asokan Department: Pediatric Dentistry
• Title of the project: Therapeutic efficacy of Taurine on Diabetic periodontitis in Experimental Rats. Investigator Name and Year of Study: N.Hari Prasad, I BDS Name of the Guide : Dr V.Sivabalan Department: Biochemistry
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Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India

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Research is the key to advancement in medical science. Medical school can nurture the skill of research right from the under graduation. Research forms an integral part of the medical curriculum in western countries. We attempted the same in our medical school in India. We developed a structured research methodology program, which was implemented in the undergraduate (UG) curriculum in two phases. Phase I focuses on research methodology and Phase II on manuscript writing. With the implementation of a competency-based medical education curriculum (CBME), we have extended the research methodology program with manuscript writing and introduction to systematic reviews, which is being offered as electives to UG medical students in the third professional year. Our experience in training students at an UG level has been immensely satisfying. We hope that this article will help other medical schools to adopt a similar method of training UG medical students in research methodology and scientific medical writing.

I NTRODUCTION

Research is the cornerstone of progress in any field, more so in medical sciences.[ 1 ] Developing countries, including India, report a high incidence and prevalence of many infectious and chronic diseases, which serves as an excellent source of information and resources for medical research. Research plays an integral role in patient management and disease prevention by identifying the knowledge gaps, and developing tools for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. However, there is a dearth of physician-scientists, especially in developing countries.[ 2 ] Medical schools can play a major role in inculcating a research-oriented mindset among undergraduates (UGs) by incorporating research into the curriculum.[ 3 , 4 ]

Medical graduates across the world are expected to apply evidence-based medicine (EBM) in their clinical decision-making. The ‘Standards for Quality Improvement in Medical Education’ by World Federation for Medical Education suggests that the medical undergraduate (UG) curriculum must reflect an amalgamation of research and education. It also recommends training UGs in research to encourage them to conduct research and practice EBM.[ 5 ] However, not many medical colleges have adopted formal research training in the UG course curriculum.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) initiated the short-term studentship (STS) in 1979 to promote interest and proclivity for research among medical UGs. The regulatory bodies for medicine in India have also emphasized the need for including research in MBBS courses as electives.[ 6 ]

The curriculum formulated by the Medical Council of India (MCI) exposed medical students to the basics of biostatistics and epidemiology during their training in community medicine at the Indian Medical School. It is only if a graduate shows further interest, or elects for ICMR or other projects then he/she is introduced to research methodology.[ 7 ] The competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum under the National Medical Council (NMC) has incorporated the formulation of research questions as a required competency for UG students in the curriculum.[ 8 ]

The Department of Community Medicine at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal had incorporated formal research methodology training for UG students since 2002. This paper describes our experience in introducing research into the mainstream UG curriculum.

M ATERIALS AND M ETHODS

Our institution started formal training of UGs in research as a part of the community medicine curriculum in 2002.

The MBBS students undergo training in community medicine during their 1 st -year MBBS (1 st and 2 nd semesters), 2 nd -year MBBS (3 rd and 4 th semesters), and 3 rd -year MBBS (6 th and 7 th semesters). The students undergo the mandatory research methodology posting in 2 nd -year MBBS during their clinical postings in community medicine in the 4 th semester. The posting is designed in a manner that along with compulsory academic content, the students are also trained in various aspects of research methodology. The students are also encouraged to present their research projects at national and international scientific conferences.

Evolution of research methodology program

The very first instance of UG research in Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore was during the 1990s in the form of an elective during the internship in community medicine. A group of five to six interns was allotted a faculty, under whom the interns carried out a research project. Completion of the project, its presentation, and submission of the report were mandatory for securing completion from the department. In early 2000, the UG research was shifted to 3 rd -year MBBS due to the hectic nature of the internship. The students carried out research projects in groups, under a faculty guide during their clinical postings. In both instances, no formal research methodology classes were taken and students were merely involved in data collection and presentation.

However, due to the academic importance of clinical postings in 3 rd -year MBBS with students appearing for exams in community medicine, the UG research activity was shifted to 2 nd -year MBBS in 2002. This paved the way for designing a structured research methodology program covering the basics of research, ethical issues, the conduct of a research project, and the submission of the report.

In 2010, two major changes were introduced to the structured program. First, a subcommittee of the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) was constituted exclusively for the 4 th -semester research methodology postings in community medicine to expedite the IEC approval. This resulted in an increase in the period for data collection and subsequent completion of the project within the duration of the postings, that is, 1 month.

The second change was the introduction of phase 2 of research methodology postings in the form of scientific manuscript writing in 3 rd year MBBS (6 th semester). Both these changes contributed to not only making the research methodology posting, a one of its kind comprehensive program for UG students but also increasing the UG research output in the college. At the end of each phase, a formative assessment is done in the form of viva-voce and project activities.

Structure of the program

The UG medical students are trained in research methodology in two phases.

Phase 1 (4 th semester/2 nd professional year)

The students are trained in all aspects of research methodology for 4 weeks. The first week of the posting involves classes by faculty of the department on topics ranging from study designs, protocol writing, review of literature, sample size calculation, development of study tool, and its validation and reference writing, to ethical issues in research. The students are grouped into a batch of five and allotted a faculty mentor from the department, under whom the students conduct a research project. The faculty mentor guides the group through various stages of medical research. All groups present their protocol in the department for critical comments and suggestions from the faculty and peers. The modified protocol is submitted to the IEC for approval. The data collection is done for 10 days, followed by data entry, analysis, and tabulation of results. All groups present the findings of their study to the department. The students are required to submit a copy of the project report to the department. A formative assessment is conducted at the end of the posting in the form of viva-voce.

Phase 2 (6 th semester)

This phase introduces the students of the 6 th semester to various aspects of scientific manuscript writing and provides an opportunity to convert their research projects into publication. The faculty briefs the students on topics ranging from the selection of journals and peer review process to plagiarism and submission to quality journals. The students (group), under the supervision of their faculty guides for the project, prepare the manuscript for publication. Submission to a journal is one of the criteria for formative assessment in this phase.

Competency-based medical education (CBME)

With the introduction of CBME, the research methodology program has been extended to manuscript writing and introduction to systematic reviews being offered as electives to UG medical students in the 3 rd professional year [ Figure 1 ].

Conceptual framework for incorporating research in undergraduate medical education curriculum

Apart from formal training within the curriculum, students are also encouraged to write for extramural grants, the most common being ICMR STS. The university also provides intramural grants for UGs. The University also encourages UG presentations at national and international conferences and provides financial support for attending the conferences.

D ISCUSSION

Traditionally, research is mandatory during post-graduation training in the form of a dissertation as per the MCI.[ 9 ] Research experience gained during UG years allows them to determine an area of interest. From an academic point of view, research postings help students to understand the concepts behind various study designs, formulation of hypotheses, and test them. Studies have shown that research training during under graduation enhances awareness and positive perception toward research.[ 10 , 11 ] NMC also mandates faculty publications in quality journals for promotions in medical schools.[ 12 ] Many countries in the west have research training as an integrated part of the medical curriculum. Undergraduates in medical schools are one of the richest resources for young fertile minds, where the seeds of research can be cultivated. Research is integral for the practice of EBM and clinical problem-solving.[ 13 , 14 ]

C ONCLUSION AND R ECOMMENDATION

Exposure of medical students to research methodology early in medical school can inculcate analytical thinking in them and drive them toward practicing EBM in the later part of their career. Also, UG research projects and publications will help in boosting the research output of the medical college. We recommend the regulatory body make research methodology mandatory not only in postgraduate medical education but also in UG medical education and incorporate it in the curriculum early, to encourage them to develop critical thinking and use evidence for decision-making.

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We thank the Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education for their support of this research and its publication.

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ICMR Project titled as “STUDY OF SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAFT IN DIABETICS AND NON DIABETICS WITH CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE & ITS CORRELATION WITH DAMAGE ASSOCIATED MOLECULAR PATTERN PROTEINS”

Principal Investigator: Prof Sujata Jetley

Co-Principal Investigator: Dr Zeeba S Jairajpuri

Funding: Rs 65 lakhs

Thesis topics of postgraduate students  and the subject matter of research undertaken are as follows:

• Histological characterization of the invasive front in oral carcinoma: Evaluation of the prognostic factors and the role of epithelial- mesenchymal transition
• Evaluation of apoptotic markers in the spectrum of morphological changes in endometrium in abnormal uterine bleeding
• EGFR & HER2/NEU Gene expression and its correlation with clinicopathological profile in gallbladder carcinoma
• Role of morphometry in the cytological evaluation of oral lesions and its diagnostic significance
• Cytological evaluation of thyroid aspirates using the 2017 Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology with histopathological correlation.
• Morphometry in the cytological evaluation of breast lesions and its diagnostic significance
• Evaluation of the utility of IAC standardized Yokohama system for reporting fine needle aspiration cytology of breast lesion.
• Application of the Milan system of reporting salivary gland cytology and risk stratification by cyto-histological correlation.
• Study of histochemical and immunohistochemically profile in grading of squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.

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• Study of Risk Factors in Oral Carcinoma and the relationship between Tumor Thickness and Regional Nodal Involvement.  Reference ID: 2014-01558.
• Role of Cytology in Evaluating Oral Lesions for Early Detection of Oral Cancers.  Reference ID: 2015-07144.
• Role of Her2/neu and Ki67 (a proliferative marker) in gall bladder cancers.  Reference ID: 2015-05617.
• Study of Helicobacter pylori and associated risk factors in symptomatic patients with special emphasis on smoking, alcohol and socioeconomic status.  Reference ID 2016- 06170.
• Patterns of expression of apoptotic and proliferative markers in Oral lesions.  Reference ID 2017- 01271.
• Profile in geriatric patients with special emphasis on morphological and etiological classification of anemia in these patients.  Reference ID 2017-05615.
• Clinico-hematological study of acute febrile illness in Indian pediatric population.  Reference ID: 2018–07072.

Faculty members of the department of Pathology, HIMSR also have numerous publications in indexed, peer reviewed national and international journals, total 135 in number since the inception of the department.

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