These Fellowships are meant to support the brilliant and upcoming new generation of scientists and researchers of India with an aim to provide further impetus to research activity in the country and to stimulate their interest in research careers in the fields of Bio-Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The Sun Pharma Science Foundation Science Scholar Fellowships-2026

There are four Fellowships, two each in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

The Value of each scholar fellowship is Rs. 100,000/- (Rupees One Lakh). The Foundation will provide a lump sum grant of Rs.100,000/- (Rupees One Lakh) additionally to the Science Scholars to meet their expenses for attending one international conference to present abstracts/​posters, upon submitting the invitation letter and expense statement with documental proof to the office of Sun Pharma Science Foundation.

• Only Indian nationals doing their research in India are eligible for these awards.
• Age should be less than 30 years as on May 15, 2026.
• Should have completed at least 1^st year of MD or PhD in Biomedical or Pharmaceutical Sciences. Applicant who have already completed their MD or PhD are not eligible for the Award.
• Should have completed a Research Project
• The Fellowship is open to all disciplines related to Biomedical and Pharmaceutical sciences. 
• Should be willing to present his/​her research work in front of knowledgeable assessors.

The applicants should submit their nominations through online at https://sunpharmasciencefounda…. The website will open to submit nominations from May 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026. The following informations should be uploaded on the website.

1. Detailed CV with Photograph
2. Copy of the research work
3. A letter from the supervisor certifying that the research work under reference has actually been done by the applicant
4. Citation about his/​her research work,
5. A forwarding letter from the Head of Department or Head of Institution giving justification for nominating the applicant
6. A voluntary declaration from the applicant that they would work in the public or private funded academic/​research based organizations for a minimum period of two years after completion of his/​her studies
7. A clear indication of the category of the Fellowship (please mention whether the nomination is for Biomedical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences category).
8. A letter stating that the project submitted for Sun Pharma Science Foundation Science Scholar Fellowships-2026 has received ​“Ethical Clearance” from the concerned authorities
9. 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 Fellowships-2026 has ​“no-conflict of interest” with the supervisor or co-authors.

A print copy of the uploaded nomination should be submitted to the office of the Foundation to reach by July 31, 2026.