Medical Research Fellowship

Fellowship in Bioinformatics, Genomics & AI

A research-oriented fellowship combining genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, biological databases, Python and AI/ML. The programme introduces learners to modern genomic data workflows and precision-medicine concepts.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Programme Code MRFO-FEL-NAMO6LXW

Duration 12 Months

Current Intake January-2027

Batch 1

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Application Fee ₹2,100.00

The application fee is fully refundable and will be refunded after successful completion of the fellowship course, as per the applicable refund process.

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Fellowship Overview

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Expert-led bioinformatics demonstrations, genomic-data exercises and supervised research-project mentoring using public/sample datasets. Clinical applications are discussed as educational/research workflows.

Programme Details

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Programme Fellowship

Duration 12 Months

Learning Mode Online

Minimum Qualification 12th Pass /Graduate/ MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BPT/Nursing/Pharmacy and relevant healthcare professionals

Assessment CBT – Class XII NCERT based

Training Hospital Training – 4 Weeks (Optional)

Entrance Assessment

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CBT – Class XII NCERT based

Scholarship After Entrance Exam

Scholarship eligibility linked to successful completion of the CBT entrance examination

Entrance Exam Based Scholarship

Students who successfully pass the fellowship CBT entrance examination may become eligible for the scholarship amount configured for this programme.

Scholarship Amount ₹120,000.00

Appear in CBT

Complete the fellowship entrance assessment based on the Class XII NCERT syllabus.

Pass the Entrance Exam

Students who meet the qualifying requirement of the CBT can proceed for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Eligibility

After the result is verified, the eligible student can receive the scholarship benefit for the fellowship.

Eligibility

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12th Pass (Foundation Track); Graduate/Professional; MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BPT/Nursing/Pharmacy and relevant healthcare professionals (Advanced Track).

Duration

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Fellowship Duration 12 Months

Current Intake

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January-2027

Available

Academic Year 2026-27

Programme Starts 01 Jan 2027

Applications Open 10 Oct 2026

Last Date to Apply 31 Dec 2026

Total Seats 850

Batch Status Available

Curriculum Highlights

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• Explain genetics, genomics and sequencing fundamentals. • Work with biological and genomic datasets at an introductory level. • Use Python for basic bioinformatics analysis. • Understand AI/ML applications in genomics. • Develop a genomics/precision-medicine research project.

Programme Curriculum

Structured learning modules and topics

Molecular Biology Foundations

Genetics & Genomics

DNA/RNA Sequencing

Bioinformatics Fundamentals

Biological Databases

Python for Bioinformatics

Genomic Data Analysis

Machine Learning in Genomics

Precision Medicine

AI for Genomic Interpretation

Genomics Research Project

Capstone & Assessment

Internship

Practical exposure and hands-on experience

MRFO provides 3-month internship opportunities at partner hospitals and healthcare institutions across India and internationally, offering interns practical exposure to real-world healthcare, clinical and research environments under appropriate professional supervision.

Placement Support

Career guidance and placement assistance

MRFO provides placement support through its partner hospitals, healthcare organisations and industry network across India and internationally. Eligible and successfully certified candidates may be connected with relevant job opportunities, interviews and career placements based on their qualification, skills, performance and available opportunities.

Prospectus & Documents

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Prospectus

Course Details.pdf

prospectus

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY TEST (MSET)

MRFO Schollership Syllabus 2026.pdf

syllabus