Mid-Career Management Development Program – ICMR Scientists
The Mid-Career Management Development Program is a joint initiative by IIM Visakhapatnam and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), designed to strengthen the leadership, strategic decision-making, and research management capabilities of mid-career scientists in Grades “D”, “E”, and “F”.
This two-week immersive program focuses on building core competencies in health research management, ethical governance, and adaptive leadership. It emphasizes the integration of science, industry, and society while promoting innovation, collaboration, and responsiveness to emerging scientific and technological trends.
Participants engage in functional and behavioural modules covering proposal writing, crisis communication, financial management, and emerging areas such as gamified innovation and the Metaverse. The 70-20-10 learning model ensures a balance between classroom learning (10%), social learning and mentoring (20%), and on-the-job application (70%).
A key feature is the group project addressing real ICMR challenges, fostering peer learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The program aims to cultivate a solution-oriented mindset, enhance inter-departmental collaboration, and prepare participants to contribute meaningfully to India’s scientific and technological advancement, aligned with the nation’s vision for 2047.
