The Young Investigator (YI) Programme:
This Programme is designed for biomedical and social sciences graduates or post graduates, interested in building a career in research. It focuses on developing a pipeline of investigators in our institutions who are capable of leading projects independently.
Each YI in the programme follows a tailored development planguided by mentors. The program includes acquisition of specific knowledge, skill sets, competence in research management and leadership with well-defined time bound targets.
Objective:
To create a pipeline of independent researchers who could ultimately serve as Principal Investigators by:
- Developing skills to view health issues on a broad continuum from local to international perspective.
- Developing management and epidemiologic skills to address the health needsof, under-served populations.
- Enhancing ability to synthesize clinical and population-based approaches to disease prevention and health promotion.
- Building skills in ascertainment and application of knowledge for betterment of public health.
- Enhancing skills in analysis and manuscript writing.
Eligibility:
- Bio-medical and social sciences graduate or postgraduate degree.
- Interest in building a career in research.
- Excellent academic record.
- Adequate knowledge of public health research.
Achievement Targets For Young Investigators:
At the end of five years participants are expected to have:
- Published at least four papers,as the first author in at least two of them.
- Enrolled in a PhD program.
- Received a grant for the implementation of at least one proposal.
- Engaged in the implementation of a project as its principal investigator.