National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Mohali signed an agreement with Novartis Healthcare Private Limited (NHPL) to foster academia-industry collaboration in pharmaceutical research and innovation.
Key Details
- A faculty member from NIPER Mohali has been selected as the recipient of the Development Pioneer Grant for NIPERs– a prestigious initiative supported by
- 42 proposals were submitted by faculty members across all seven NIPERs in response to the grant call.
- One faculty member from NIPER Mohali was selected following rigorous evaluation by an independent jury.
About Development Pioneer Grant
Purpose:
- Promote cutting-edge research and innovation-driven partnerships between academia and industry.
- Designed to strengthen industry-academia collaborationin India’s pharmaceutical sector.
- Enhance academic research capabilities and drive advancements in healthcare innovation in India.
- Provide a competitive platform for faculty across all 7 NIPERs to submit R&D proposals.
Primary goals
- Boosting Innovation: Promoting cutting-edge Research & Development (R&D) and advancements in healthcare.
- Bridging Gaps: Ensuring research efforts move beyond pilot stages and align with actual industry requirements.
- Thematic Focus: Supporting research in key therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Immunology, Cardio-renal-metabolic disorders, Neurology, and Global Health(e.g., malaria and sickle cell disease).
- Eligibility and Selection
- Target Audience: The grant is exclusively open to faculty members affiliated with any of the seven NIPERsacross India.
- Evaluation Process: Proposals undergo a rigorous evaluation by an independent jury based on scientific merit and innovation.
- Recent Recipients: In the latest call for applications, which received 42 proposals, a faculty member from NIPER Mohaliwas selected as the recipient.
About NIPERs (National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research)
- They are a group of elite, autonomous public universities in India dedicated to advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences
- There are seven NIPERs located across India- Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mohali and Raebareli.
- Recognized as Institutes of National Importance.
- Operate under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.