NTR Health University is examining 1,622 applications for the UG Research Program

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences at Vijayawada. | Photo credit: File Photo

Ph.D. and the Research Committee of the University of Health Sciences Dr. The NTR (NTRUHS) scrutinized 1,622 applications received under the Undergraduate Student Research Scholarships (UGSRS) 2026 scheme during its three-day session held between November 9 and 11.

In addition to assessing all 1,622 scholarship applications, the committee reviewed the half-yearly reports on the progress of the faculty’s grant projects and the Ph.D. scholars.

The proceedings were held under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor P. Chandrasekhar. Registrar T. Sai Sudheer, Director (Research and Development) M. Lakshmi Surya Prabha and others were present.

During the meeting, the committee decided to allocate 10 to 25 grants from a pool of 200 faculty research grants to graduate students who are engaged in research projects independent of their required dissertations.

According to a university release, the initiative aims to encourage graduate students to pursue further research, develop scientific inquiry skills and gain experience in research design, data collection, analysis and scientific reporting. It is expected to provide opportunities for students to undertake research activities beyond their normal academic requirements.

The committee discussed the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students. A separate meeting is scheduled for November 19 to discuss the proposed courses.

Published – 12 Nov 2026 07:43 IST