Conferred upon individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in health-related research, innovation, or academic contribution.
Eligibility Criteria (As per Indian Guidelines):
- Academic Qualification:
- MBBS students (currently enrolled or completed)
- AYUSH students (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, BNYS)
- Graduates or postgraduates from recognized universities in medical, dental, nursing, allied health, public health, or life sciences disciplines
- Research Contribution:
- Must be the first or corresponding author of an original research article published in a PubMed-indexed journal
- Eligible study types include:
- Case-Control Studies
- Cohort Studies (Prospective or Retrospective)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
- Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, or case reports are not eligible under this fellowship category
- Ethical Compliance:
- Research must have prior ethical approval from an Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)
- Declaration of conflict of interest and funding sources (if any) is mandatory
- Innovation & Impact:
- Preference will be given to studies demonstrating translational potential, community health impact, or policy relevance
✅ Conditions for Reissue of Fellowship Honor Certificate (with Gold Seal):
Loss or Damage:
Original certificate must be reported as lost, damaged, or irreversibly altered.
A signed declaration or visual proof (e.g., photo of damaged certificate) may be required.
Correction of Personal Details:
Reissue is permitted for minor corrections (e.g., spelling errors in name, designation, suffix).
Supporting government-issued ID or relevant documents must be submitted.
Upgrade from Provisional to Full Honor:
Participants who received a Provisional Fellowship Honor and later completed the full ceremony requirement are eligible for a reissue with the gold seal.
Delivery Failure by Courier:
If the original certificate was never received due to verified courier issues, a free reissue may be approved once.
💰 Reissue Fee:
A nominal administrative and production fee may apply (₹1,500 INR).
Includes: printing, new certificate ID, gold seal emboss, and tracked courier delivery.
🔒 Important:
Only one reissue per fellow is allowed per fellowship cycle (except for upgrades).
Misuse or fraudulent requests may result in disqualification from the fellowship.