NTR Health University scrutinises 1,622 applications for UG research programme

Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada. | Photo Credit: File Photo The Ph.D. and Research Committee of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) has scrutinised 1,622 applications received under the Undergraduate Student Research Scholarships (UGSRS) 2026 programme during its three-day meeting held between November 9 and 11.Apart from examining all 1,622 scholarship applications, the committee reviewed the six-month progress reports of Faculty Research Grant projects and Ph.D. scholars.The meeting was held under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor P. Chandrasekhar. Registrar T. Sai Sudheer, Director (Research and Development) M. Lakshmi Surya Prabha, and others took part.During the meeting, the committee decided to earmark 10 to 25 grants from a pool of 200 Faculty Research Grants for postgraduate students undertaking research projects independently of their mandatory dissertations.According to a release by the university, the initiative aims to encourage postgraduate students to pursue additional 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 regular academic requirements.The committee discussed the introduction of courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Health for undergraduate and postgraduate students. A separate meeting has been scheduled for November 19 to deliberate on the proposed courses. Published - November 12, 2026 07:43 am IST