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SPARK– 4.0

SPARK– 4.0:

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush has launched SPARK–4.0 (2025–26).

  • SPARK–4.0 (Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken) is the fourth edition of CCRAS’s flagship initiative to encourage research orientation among BAMS undergraduates.
  • Implemented by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
  • Aim is to cultivate scientific curiosity and develop a research mindset in young Ayurveda scholars while bridging classical knowledge with modern scientific methods.
  • Key features:
    • 300 BAMS students to be awarded ₹50,000 studentships (₹25,000 per month for two months).
    • Open to students from National Commission for Indian System of Medicine NCISM-recognized colleges across India.
    • Involves faculty-guided, short-term independent research projects.
    • Students receive a certificate after successful completion.