Indian Thyroid Society

ITS Postgraduate Trainee Grant 2026

🏅 SELECTED RESEARCH PROJECTS 🏅

The Indian Thyroid Society is proud to support outstanding young researchers. After rigorous evaluation of 16 high-quality proposals, the following 5 candidates have been awarded up to ₹2,00,000 each for their innovative thyroid research.

Dr. Meka Vineesha

Institution: Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru

“Prospective Development & Validation of STHIRA Index: Machine Learning to Predict Spontaneous Normalization in Subclinical Hypothyroidism”

Dr. R. Naveena, M.S.

Institution: Madras Medical College, Chennai

“Can Intraoperative Botulinum Toxin-A Give a Cosmetically Superior Scar Following Thyroidectomy? – A Prospective RCT”

Dr. Pragya Karki

Institution: AIIMS Bhopal

“Effect of Levothyroxine on Hepatic Steatosis & Cardiac Function in Subclinical Hypothyroidism – A Prospective Randomized Open-Label Study”

Dr. Ashitha K. J.

Institution: Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru

“Reference Ranges of Thyroid Function Across Trimesters in Pregnancy & Correlation with Urinary Iodine Concentration”

Dr. Salvya S Raj

Institution: AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore

“Usefulness of TSH Receptor Antibody (TRAb) & Technetium-99m Scintigraphy in Differentiating Causes of Thyrotoxicosis”

🌟 The Indian Thyroid Society extends heartfelt congratulations to all awardees! 🌟

About the Grant

The Indian Thyroid Society (ITS) invites applications from eligible postgraduate trainees for research projects focused on thyroid and related disorders in the Indian context. Applications will be reviewed by an independent committee appointed by the ITS Executive Committee.

Who Can Apply?

DM / DNB Postgraduate Trainees in Endocrinology
MCh Trainees in Endocrine Surgery
MD / DNB Trainees in Nuclear Medicine

Mandatory Requirements

Research project guide must be a member of the Indian Thyroid Society
Study protocol must be approved by the local Ethics Committee before fund disbursal
Six-monthly progress reports and a final report are mandatory
Publications should preferably be submitted to Thyroid Research and Practice
ITS support must be acknowledged in publications

Grant Details

Number of Grants: 5
Grant Amount: Up to ₹2,00,000 each
Sanction: At the discretion of the Research Committee

                        Important Dates
                        Last date for submission: 20 January 2026
Grant approval announcement: 15 February 2026
Disbursal of funds: 15 March 2026

                    

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5 grants awarded for 2026
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Application & Queries

For the current grant cycle, selections have been completed. However, for future opportunities, eligible candidates may email research proposals to:

itshq2020@gmail.com
CC: drmenon.arun@gmail.com

For queries, please WhatsApp the ITS Office Manager at 9391421119.

Next grant cycle will be announced in late 2026. Stay connected with ITS.

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