CCRAS SPARK 5.0 Research Studentship Programme 2026–27
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
📌About the Event
The CCRAS SPARK 5.0 Research Studentship Programme 2026–27 is a national-level research initiative launched by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. SPARK stands for Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken and aims to encourage research interest, scientific thinking and innovation among undergraduate Ayurveda students.
The programme provides Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) students with an opportunity to conduct short-term independent research projects under the guidance of faculty members at their respective medical colleges. Selected students can receive a research studentship of ₹50,000 for a two-month research period, subject to successful project completion and approval of their final reports.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Ayurveda, Medical Research, Healthcare and Scientific Research
- Level: National
- Mode of Conduct: Online registration, research proposal submission and evaluation; research work conducted at the student’s own medical college.
- Participation Type: Individual
- Research Duration: Two months
- Total Studentships: Up to 300 annually, subject to approval by the competent authority.
📅 Important Dates
- Final Research Report Submission: 31 May 2027, by 5:00 PM
- Final Report Review: 1 June – 15 July 2027
- Studentship Awardees Announcement: 30 July 2027
- Award Letter Sanction: 16 August 2027
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibilty:
- Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Only undergraduate Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) students are eligible.
- Students from the first to fourth year of BAMS can apply, provided they have not appeared in their final-year examinations.
- Applicants must study at Ayurvedic medical colleges recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM).
- Interns, postgraduate students, NRIs and students studying at foreign institutions are not eligible.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Total Studentship Amount: ₹50,000 per selected student.
- Monthly Studentship Value: ₹25,000 for two months.
- Number of Studentships: Up to 300 annually, subject to approval.
- Payment: The studentship amount is released only after successful research completion and approval of the final report.
- Research Expenses: Research-related costs must be borne by the participating institution or medical college.