Medical Research Fellowship

Fellowship in AI in Pathology & Digital Pathology

A digital-pathology programme introducing histopathology, microscopy, digital image processing, computer vision and AI-assisted pathology workflows. The focus is on technology, data, research and laboratory workflow support.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Programme Code MRFO-FEL-EYSH4P2V

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 digital microscopy demonstrations, image-analysis labs and supervised case-based learning using sample/de-identified material. Diagnostic decisions remain the responsibility of qualified pathology professionals

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 core pathology and histopathology terminology. • Understand digital-slide and microscopy workflows. • Process and visualise pathology images. • Explain AI image-classification concepts. • Develop a digital-pathology research/technology project.

Programme Curriculum

Structured learning modules and topics

Pathology Foundations

Histopathology

Cytology

Digital Pathology

Microscopy & Digital Images

Image Processing

Computer Vision

Deep Learning

AI Image Classification

Digital Pathology Workflow

Pathology AI 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