Jul 21 - Aug 01, 2025
The Division of Nutrition, St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and Nutrition Society of India (NSI) is planning to conduct a two-week Public Health Nutrition course titled - "Nutrition Research Course to Translate and Utilize Research Findings into Practice – NURTURE” at SJRI, from August 21st July to 1st August 2025.
The course objectives are:
Nurture Critical Thinking: To foster analytical and critical thinking skills to formulate evidence-based solutions.
Uphold Ethics: Demonstrate awareness of ethical principles in nutrition research and practice, ensuring integrity and accountability.
Reinforce Interdisciplinary Learning: Encourage integration of knowledge across disciplines for a holistic understanding.
Translate Research: Translate research findings into practical recommendations for public health interventions and policies.
Upgrade Professional Competence: Continuously enhance professional skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and reflective learning.
Respond to Public Health Needs: Prepare to respond proactively to nutrition-related public health challenges, emergencies, and policy demands in India.
Engage with Communities: Promote community engagement and participatory approaches to co-design effective and sustainable nutrition interventions.
Who can apply:
Doctoral students and young faculty in academia, state institutes, government program implementers, and members of non-governmental organizations with a strong commitment to research, program implementation, and building capacity in the parent institution and across India.
Key Dates to Note:
Course dates: 21st July to 01st August 2025.
Application opens on: 01st June 2025.
Last date to submit the application: 25th June 2025.
Selected Candidates will be notified on: 01st July 2025.
Course Fees: There is no course fee.
Accommodation and Travel:
Accommodation will be provided at St. John’s campus and travel expenses will be covered*.
*Details regarding accommodation and travel reimbursement will be provided to selected participants.
Location:
Course will be conducted at:
St. John’s Research Institute,
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences,
Koramangala, Bengaluru 560034.
Karnataka, INDIA.
Application form link: https://forms.gle/uApgt24PWWF4JWkd7
Course Director:
Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj
Professor and Head, Division of Nutrition,
St. John’s Research Institute,
St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences,
Koramangala, Bengaluru 560034.
Karnataka, INDIA.
Contact details:
For queries you can contact:
Telephone Number (080) 4946 7000
Email ID: rebecca@sjri.res.in