FIRST AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM IN INDIA LAUNCHES AT IIIT HYDERABAD
Amgen has launched its first undergraduate research scholars program in India at IIIT Hyderabad, focusing on AI-enabled healthcare and drug discovery. The two-year initiative will support 10 scholars annually from across Asia to conduct research under faculty mentorship.
Why it matters
The program fosters international scientific collaboration and advances the application of AI in critical fields like drug discovery and genomics.
Two-Year Commitment will Inspire the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators Through AI-Enabled Research in Healthcare and Drug Discovery
HYDERABAD, India , July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the launch of the first Amgen Scholars Program in India at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad), bringing the globally respected undergraduate summer research program to India for the first time.
Supported through a two-year commitment from Amgen through summer 2027, the program reflects the company's long-standing commitment to advancing science education and inspiring future innovators. The inaugural cohort comprises 10 undergraduate scholars, including students from India, Vietnam, Qatar, and Dubai, creating opportunities for scientific collaboration and exchange across Asia. The students represent universities across Asia and are pursuing undergraduate programs in science, engineering, and related disciplines, reflecting the program's regional diversity and academic excellence.
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