Promising Researcher Scholarship & Mentorship
Master the Art of Medical Research in Oncology with PRISM 2026
A research and mentorship program on Multiple Myeloma and Lung Cancer for the brightest young doctors in India.
What is
PRISM
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PRISM (Promising Researcher Scholarship & Mentorship) nurtures research skills in young doctors and post-grad students in India
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It offers a national poster contest in the Multiple Myeloma and Lung Cancer therapy areas, and you can now register your interest and submit proposals in either therapy area
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Get mentored by IIPHG (Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar) experts and specialists, with a chance to win a scholarship and top researcher recognition
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Learn how to work with Real World Data (RWD) and Real World Evidence (RWE). Build understanding of how Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) are shaping new evidence
Benefits To Participants
PRISM is your path to mastering research and building a publication portfolio
View hospital Real World Data through a new lens, turning it into Real World Evidence to improve healthcare in India
Learn statistical tools, cohort studies, & case series while preparing for publication with expert mentorship
Gain exposure and mentorship through the poster contest, presenting to a panel of experts
Top 5 submissions in each therapy area get mentorship and a chance to present on a national stage
The Top two Posters will receive a scholarship of Rs. 50,000 (first place) and Rs. 25,000 (second place) to publish in a reputed journal
How It Works?
1
Show Interest
Enroll in the PRISM 2026 by 29th March
2
Submit Proposal
Pick a problem in Multiple Myeloma or Lung Cancer therapy areas or propose your own. Submit your proposal by 30th April
3
Get Mentorship
Select 5 participants/teams in each therapy area get expert feedback to refine their research from March - May 2026
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Present Poster
Virtual Poster Presentation and Awards in June 2026
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Get Mentorship
Select 5 participants/teams in each therapy area get expert feedback to refine their research from March - May 2026
Key Dates to Remember
Meet the Mentors
Dr. Biju George, MD Medicine, DM Clinical Hematology
Professor of Clinical Hematology, CMC Vellore National leader in stem cell transplantation Pioneer of haplo-identical transplants (PTCy) in India Developed nationally adopted aplastic anaemia conditioning protocols
Dr. Shalu R Chaudhary
MBBS, MD Community Medicine, CCEBDM, Executive Diploma PHN, PhD Scholar Faculty at Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar. Leads Independent Verification Agency for SRESTHA Gujarat (World Bank Project). Public Health Nutrition, Epidemiology and Health systems and policy expert. PI/Co-PI for several research projects
Dr Vaibhav Choudhary, DM Medical Oncology, MRCP
Director Medical and Precision Oncology, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital Certified in Genetics & Precision Oncology, Cancer Immunotherapy & Gene Therapy, Harvard Medical School. Specialty Certificate in Medical Oncology (SCE), Royal College of Physicians.
Dr Akhil Kapoor, DM Medical Oncology
Professor and Head Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Varanasi Specialising in lung, head neck, breast, and genitourinary cancers Recognised for leading research in immunotherapy, metronomic therapy, cancer genetics and geriatric oncology
Dr. Medha Wadhwa
Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), India BDS, MBA (Healthcare), UGCNET, PG Diploma in Research Methodology, PhD in Healthcare Management
Dr. Biju George, MD Medicine, DM Clinical Hematology
Professor of Clinical Hematology, CMC Vellore National leader in stem cell transplantation Pioneer of haplo-identical transplants (PTCy) in India Developed nationally adopted aplastic anaemia conditioning protocols
Dr. Shalu R Chaudhary
MBBS, MD Community Medicine, CCEBDM, Executive Diploma PHN, PhD Scholar Faculty at Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar. Leads Independent Verification Agency for SRESTHA Gujarat (World Bank Project). Public Health Nutrition, Epidemiology and Health systems and policy expert. PI/Co-PI for several research projects
Dr Vaibhav Choudhary, DM Medical Oncology, MRCP
Director Medical and Precision Oncology, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital Certified in Genetics & Precision Oncology, Cancer Immunotherapy & Gene Therapy, Harvard Medical School. Specialty Certificate in Medical Oncology (SCE), Royal College of Physicians.
Dr Akhil Kapoor, DM Medical Oncology
Professor and Head Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Varanasi Specialising in lung, head neck, breast, and genitourinary cancers Recognised for leading research in immunotherapy, metronomic therapy, cancer genetics and geriatric oncology
Dr. Medha Wadhwa
Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar (IIPHG), India BDS, MBA (Healthcare), UGCNET, PG Diploma in Research Methodology, PhD in Healthcare Management
PRISM is an initiative to foster a research mindset among young doctors in India and generate high-quality local evidence
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