The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) under the Ministry of Ayush has launched SPARK–4.0 (2025–26), the fourth edition of its flagship Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK), to encourage scientific inquiry among undergraduate Ayurveda students across India.
The program will support 300 BAMS students from NCISM-recognized colleges, each receiving a studentship of ?50,000 for a two-month research project. Applications open on October 15, 2025, and close on November 15, 2025.
CCRAS Director General Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya said the initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to nurturing young talent and integrating classical Ayurvedic wisdom with modern scientific approaches.
Since its inception, SPARK has benefited 591 students from 289 institutions across 20 states, providing hands-on training in research methodology, experimental design, and data analysis.
Designed to build a strong foundation for evidence-based Ayurveda, the program aims to create a new generation of research-oriented professionals and strengthen India’s traditional medicine research ecosystem.