Dr Amit Sengupta Fellowships on Health Rights in India

Dr Amit Sengupta Fellowships on Health Rights in India

Applications are now open for the Dr. Amit Sengupta Fellowship on Health Rights, it would be awarded to a young health activist who works in the area on health rights, particularly for the vulnerable sections of the society, demonstrating leadership qualities and commitment to bring scientific temper and awareness about health rights.

Dr. Amit Sengupta was one of the founding members and Associate Global Coordinator of Peoples’ Health Movement (PHM).

He was the Co-Convenor of Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA), the Indian Chapter of PHM. Dr. Amit also led the Delhi Science Forum (DSF) and All India Peoples ’ Science Network (AIPSN).

Trained as a medical doctor, Amit dedicated his life to the struggle for right to health and universal access to health, and worked on issues related to public health, pharmaceuticals policy and intellectual property rights. His life and work has inspired many young activists and researchers to join Health and science movements in India and around the world.

Funding Information

The Fellowship will be awarded for a duration of one year with a stipend up to INR One Lakh only.

Terms of Fellowship