- Amgen has launched its first Scholars Program in India at IIIT Hyderabad with 10 undergraduate students from across Asia.
- 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 two-month residential programme focuses on AI, machine learning and scientific research, culminating in presentations and participation in a regional symposium in Tokyo.
- Students will explore artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in fundamental sciences, drug design and discovery, healthcare, cheminformatics, genomics and related areas alongside faculty mentors at IIIT Hyderabad.
- They will also have an opportunity to participate in seminars, networking events and the regional Amgen Scholars Symposium to be held in Tokyo in August 2026.
- Supported through a two-year commitment from Amgen through summer 2027, the programme reflects the company's long-standing commitment to advancing science education and inspiring future innovators.
- The scholars were selected through a rigorous evaluation by an expert committee at IIIT Hyderabad based on academic excellence, research aptitude, motivation for doctoral studies, and demonstrated interest in applying AI and machine learning to drug discovery.
Amgen's first Scholars Program in India at IIIT Hyderabad has welcomed 10 undergraduate students from India, Vietnam, Qatar, and Dubai. This two-month residential program emphasizes artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug discovery and healthcare, fostering scientific collaboration across Asia.
The program, supported by a two-year commitment from Amgen through summer 2027, aims to inspire future innovators and advance science education. Students will engage in intensive research alongside faculty mentors, exploring applications in cheminformatics, genomics, and related fields.
Participants will also attend seminars and networking events, culminating in the Amgen Scholars Symposium in Tokyo in August 2026. The selection process was rigorous, focusing on academic excellence, research aptitude, and a strong motivation for doctoral studies, particularly in applying AI to drug discovery.
“This program reflects our commitment to advancing science education,” said an Amgen representative, highlighting the importance of nurturing talent in the region.
The inaugural cohort represents a significant step towards enhancing scientific collaboration and exchange among Asian countries, paving the way for future innovations in healthcare and technology.2
“The two-month residential program will explore AI and machine learning applications in various scientific fields, alongside faculty mentors at IIIT Hyderabad. Participants will also engage in seminars and networking events, culminating in the Amgen Scholars Symposium in Tokyo in August 2026.”
