📌 About the Program

The Samatva Lecture Competition 2026 is an intercollegiate science communication contest designed for postgraduate life sciences students.

Hosted in collaboration with REVA University, Bengaluru, the competition aims to boost students’ confidence in their core academic fields while honing their ability to communicate complex scientific ideas effectively to a broader audience.

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🗓️ Program Details & Schedule

• Application Deadline: August 10, 2026
• Notification of Shortlisted Candidates: August 12, 2026 (via Email / Phone)
• Event Date & Time: August 18, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM IST
• Venue: REVA University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Eligibility: M.Sc. students currently pursuing Life Sciences (or related fields)
• Registration Fee: Free / NIL (No fee required)
• Selection Cap: Maximum 20 to 25 candidates selected from applications
• Contact Information:
  • Email: samatvalecture@gmail.com
  • Phone: Dr. Sharadamma N. (+91 97394 38693)

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🎯 Presentation Format & Topics

• Presentation Duration: 12-minute lecture + 3-minute Q&A session.
• Core Subject Areas: Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Neuroscience, and related Life Science disciplines.
• Key Requirement: Lectures must frame scientific concepts in an engaging way accessible to a novice and general audience.

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💰 Prizes & Recognition

• Rank Awards: Cash prizes/awards presented for 1st through 5th place winners.
• Certificates: Certificates for presenting and winning participants.