About
Syngene International Limited invites applications for the Syngene Early Career Research Grant 2026–27, an initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to support promising junior faculty members engaged in life sciences research at Indian universities and research institutes.
The programme aims to help early-career scientists establish research independence, pursue innovative and high-risk, high-reward research projects, and develop solutions to important healthcare challenges.
The initiative seeks to:
- Promote cutting-edge scientific research with meaningful societal impact.
- Encourage innovation in science and technology for healthcare advancement.
- Support research that could contribute to drug discovery and development.
- Strengthen collaboration and scientific interactions between academia and industry.
- Enable promising researchers to build independent research programmes.
This opportunity is particularly relevant to Assistant Professors and equivalent junior faculty members working in life sciences and related research areas.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Educational qualification: A PhD degree in science.
- Professional position: Assistant Professor or equivalent junior research faculty member.
- Research experience: No more than eight years of experience after completing the PhD as of December 2026.
- Institutional affiliation: Must hold a permanent position at an Indian university or research institute.
- Institutional requirement: The host institution must have a valid CSR Registration Number to receive the grant.
- Postdoctoral fellows: Candidates applying solely as postdoctoral fellows are not eligible.
Postdoctoral training is beneficial but is not mandatory.
Applicants should consult the official programme announcement for the complete eligibility conditions and any additional requirements.
How to apply
Interested and eligible junior faculty members should follow these steps:
- Visit the official Syngene Early Career Research Awards 2026 webpage.
- Read the programme guidelines carefully and confirm that both the applicant and the host institution meet the eligibility requirements.
- Prepare the research proposal and supporting documents according to the official application instructions.
- Complete the application through the designated submission process specified by Syngene.
- Submit the application before the published deadline and retain the submission confirmation.
Official application and programme details: https://www.syngeneintl.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/syngene-early-career-research-awards-2026/
Deadline
Last date to apply: 30 November 2026
Applicants are advised to review the official programme page for the latest application instructions and submission requirements.