Supported through a two-year commitment from Amgen through summer 2027

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 inaugural cohort comprises 10 undergraduate scholars, including students from India, Vietnam, Qatar, and Dubai, creating opportunities for scientific collaboration and exchange across Asia.

The students represent universities across Asia and are pursuing undergraduate programmes in science, engineering, and related disciplines, reflecting the program's regional diversity and academic excellence.

As part of the intensive two-month residential research experience, 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 a regional Amgen Scholars Symposium to be held in Tokyo in August 2026.

At the conclusion of the programme, each scholar presents their research through a scientific poster presentation. 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.

Designed to inspire the scientists of tomorrow, the Amgen Scholars Programme is a long-standing, signature initiative of the Amgen Foundation, providing undergraduates the opportunity to engage in a compelling summer, scientific research experience at some of the world’s leading institutions. The Amgen Scholars Programme seeks to expand research, learning and networking opportunities for students committed to pursuing advanced degrees in STEM.