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Ministry of Ayush, officially launched the fourth edition of its flagship Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) for the academic year 2025-26. 
 
About SPARK–4.0

• The SPARK–4.0 Initiative is the fourth edition of the SPARK launched by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush for the academic year 2025-26.
• The program aims to foster scientific curiosity and research aptitude among undergraduate Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) students across India.

Key features of SPARK–4.0

• Selection of 300 BAMS students from NCISM-recognized Ayurveda colleges.
• Each selected student receives a research studentship of ₹50,000 (₹25,000 per month for two months).
• Students undertake short-term, independent research projects under faculty mentorship.
• The program provides hands-on exposure to research methodologies, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Successful participants receive a certificate upon completion and approval of their research report.
• The initiative seeks to bridge classical Ayurvedic knowledge with modern scientific inquiry and strengthen India's traditional medicine research capacity.

This initiative is seen as a national platform to nurture future Ayurveda professionals with a strong research orientation and to promote evidence-based Ayurveda research in India.

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