Sun Pharma Science Foundation – Science Scholar Fellowship 2024

To be eligible, the applicant must:-

• be an Indian national under 30 years of age conducting research in India
• have completed at least the first year of an M.D. or Ph.D. degree program in Biomedical or Pharmaceutical Sciences (not already completed)
• be actively involved in a research project
• be willing to present their research work to a panel of experts (if selected)

Note:- Applicants who have already completed their M.D. or Ph.D. degree are not eligible for this fellowship.

Selected candidates will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• ₹50,000 lump sum grant
• Certificate of recognition
• Economy class airfare, boarding, and lodging will be covered if invited to the award ceremony by the Foundation
• Participation in the Foundation's annual symposium, research awards ceremony, and conferences to interact with prominent scientists and researchers

The applicants should submit their nominations online with the following information:-

• Photograph of the Applicant
• Category of the Award
• Name of the Applicant
• Date of Birth
• Citizenship
• Ongoing course of the applicant
• Office and residence address of the applicant with mobile number and email address
• Name and address of the Nominator with mobile number and email ID.
• Letter from the Supervisor/Nominator certifying that the research work submitted for Sun Pharma Science Foundation Science Scholar Award has been done by the applicant.
• Justification letter duly signed by the nominator for sponsoring the nomination

After uploading the Justification letter from the sponsor of the nomination, the applicants will be provided with a login ID and password to upload the following documents:-

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Details of the research work/project conducted by the applicants are to be described under the following headings:
  • Title
  • Introduction
  • Objectives
  • Material and Methods
  • Results
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Discussion
  • Impact of the research in the advancement of knowledge or benefit to mankind
  • Literature references
• A voluntary declaration from the applicants' that they would work in the public or privately funded academic/research-based organisations for a minimum period of two years after completion of their studies
• A statement duly signed by the nominee and the supervisor/co-authors that academically or financially the thesis submitted for Sun Pharma Science Foundation Science Scholar Awards has 'No Conflict of Interest' with the supervisor or co-authors
• A letter stating that the project submitted for Sun Pharma Science Foundation Science Scholar Fellowships has received “Ethical Clearance” from the concerned authorities

The applicant must also upload the following with testimonials:-

• Class 12 and bachelor/master's degree, number of attempts, and year of passing
• A reprint of publications (if any), with the name of the article, year, volume, and page number
• Name of merit/scholarship/fellowship (if any) already received by the applicant, the year, and the achievements under them
• Age proof of the applicant

Eligible candidates can apply for the position by following the below-mentioned steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Fill in all the necessary details and upload all supporting documents.
Step 4: Submit the online application.
Step 5: Also, send one printed copy of the nomination along with all the required documents to the below-mentioned address on or before 31st August 2024:
Sun Pharma Science Foundation,
8C, 8th Floor,
Hansalaya Building,
15-Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place,
New Delhi - 110001

Note:- Nominations must be submitted with the sponsorship of the Head of the Institution. 

Application Deadline: 31st August 2024