St Joseph's University Summer School
In Collaboration With
Certificate Summer Programme
10 June – 21 June 2024
What’s On Offer?
With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, St. Joseph’s University presents two comprehensive summer programmes on Drug Discovery & Development and Space & Geo-Spatial Sciences designed to inculcate the latest scientific knowledge and employability skills relevant to the field. Every module in the programme is carefully curated and taught by a team of distinguished researchers and industrial leaders to make you job-ready. Don’t miss your chance to directly learn from them and build your network! LIMITED seats available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
During the summer school you will:
- Learn at a leading university – a unique private-public partnership institute with a 142 year old history of serving excellence in education and training.
- Gain subject expertise through a challenging academic programme that includes taught and experiential elements.
- Access advice and guidance on applying to higher studies or jobs in the field
- Study and learn at the heart of Bengaluru City
Fancy studying this course for FREE? Check out our scholarship criteria!
Curriculum & Tutors
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India is the pharmaceutical hub of the world. With a commanding 20% share of total global pharmaceutical exports and a staggering 60% contribution to worldwide vaccine volume, the Indian pharmaceutical landscape brims with promise and potential. However, amidst this vibrant ecosystem, a crucial gap persists – students aspiring a job in this sector often find themselves limited to fragmented knowledge, with courses focusing narrowly on technical skill development only. Recognizing this need, we curated a pioneering Certificate Summer School Programme on Drug Discovery & Development.
Crafted by distinguished drug scientist and global health experts, this two-week intensive program transcends traditional education boundaries. It offers students a transformative journey through the entire drug discovery and development pipeline – from the meticulous selection of drug candidates to their eventual commercialization, taught by leading industrial experts from Dr. Reddy’s Lab and Sun Pharma, and renowned scientists from IIT-Delhi and IISER-Pune. More than just a curriculum, this program serves as a catalyst for skilling, holistic growth and industry readiness for success in the pharmaceutical domain.
Your Curricumlum
1. Lectures
- Landscape of the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
- Fundamentals of Compound Selection as Drug Candidates
- Fundamentals of Preclinical Studies
- Drug Delivery System
- Fundamentals of Conducting Clinical Trials : Phases I, II, III
- Regulatory Considerations of Filing a New Drug Application
- Legal & Policy Considerations, Intellectual Property Strategy for New Drugs
- Pharmaco-economics of New Drugs
2. Skilling Workshops on CV Writing, Aceing Job Interviews, Science Communication
3. Case Studies
4. Field Visits to Pharma Industry
Meet your tutors!
- Prof. Parimal Mishra, Chief Scientist, Center for Innovation in Molecular & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences
- Prof. Manojit Pal, Chief Scientist, Center for Innovation in Molecular & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Reddy’s Institute of Life Sciences
- Prof. Harinath Chakrapani, Professor (Drug Discovery) IISER Pune
- Dr. Dharmaraja Allimuthu, Assistant Professor (Drug Discovery) IIT-Kanpur
- Dr. Rajamanar Thenati Thennati, Non-Executive Director, Sun Pharma
- Mr. Bhairav Kuttaiah, Advocate, High Court of Karnataka
- Prof. Sweta Raghavan, Head of Innovation, Strategy & Government Affairs, Royal Society of Chemistry
Prepare yourself for a career in the burgeoning sector of space and geo-spatial sciences, with St. Joseph’s University, Bengaluru’s pioneering Certificate Summer School Programme on Space and Geo-Spatial Science. India’s rapid advancements in space exploration and satellite technology underscore the nation’s emergence as a global leader in this domain. Consequently, the demand for skilled professionals in space and geo-spatial sciences has reached unprecedented heights. In response to this, St. Joseph’s University takes pride in unveiling its transformative Summer School Programme on Space and Geo-Spatial Sciences. Developed under the guidance of distinguished experts from ISRO, National Remote Sensing Centre – South and National Remote Sensing Centre – Ahmedabad, this immersive two-week intensive program promises participants an enriching journey into the captivating realms of space exploration and geo-spatial sciences. Beyond conventional learning, this course cultivates essential skills, fosters comprehensive growth, and prepares you for success in the dynamic space and geospatial science, ensuring industry readiness.
Your Curricumlum
1. Lectures
- Fundamentals of Astrophysics & Cosmology
- Fundamentals of Space Weather
- Fundamentals of Sun and Solar Activities
- Aerospace Technologies : Scientific Instruments
- Aerospace Technologies : Navigation with Indian Satellite Constellation
- Fundamentals of Spatial Sciences (Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, Geoportal)
- Data Analytics in Geo-spatial Sciences
- Applications of Geo-Spatial Technology – Natural Resources Management Applications of Geo-Spatial Technology – Disaster Management
2. Skilling Workshops on CV Writing, Aceing Job Interviews, Science Communication
3. Case Studies
4. Field Visits to Pharma Industry
Meet your tutors!
- Dr. Manish Saxena, Director, Satellite Navigation Programme Office (SATNAV-PO), ISRO Headquarters, Bengaluru
- Dr. Mehul Pandya, Group Director, Space & Environmental Sciences & Applications, ISRO, Ahemedabad
- Dr. B. N. Sharma, Sr. Scientist ‘G’, Sensors System Division, Satellite Application Centre, ISRO, Ahemedabad
- Dr. Ramachandra Hebbar, General Manager, National Remote Sensing Centre- South, ISRO
- Dr. K. Nagajothi, Senior Scientist , National Remote Sensing Centre- South, ISRO
- Dr. Prantik Chakraborty, Scientist, Space Applications Centre, ISRO Ahmedabad
- Mr. Sunil S. Kulkarni, Scientist, National Remote Sensing Centre- South, ISRO
- Mr. P. V. Vinod, Scientist, National Remote Sensing Centre- South, ISRO
- Ms. Kathie Bowden, Skills Manager, Satellite Applications Catapult, UK
- Mr. Yash Kumar, Associate Programme Manager, Satellite Applications Catapult, UK
Fees & Scholarships
Fees
- The programme cost covers tuition fees, field visits, lunch for all days and examination/assessment/certification fees
- Please note, accommodation and travel costs are not included in the fee, students are requested to make their own arrangements.
Scholarships
- The two toppers of each of the summer programmes will get a 100% REFUND of their entire programme fee of INR 15,000/-
- The toppers are assessed by the outcomes of the examination conducted during the course of the programme
- It is not compulsory to give the examination, however, if you wish to be eligible for the scholarship you must undertake the examination
- The examination will be conducted on the 20 June 2024, and the paper will comprise of 25 MCQs and 1 long-type answer (2 question choices will be provided) based on the coursework taught during the summer school.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled for a full-time or part-time study at the undergraduate (Year II, III or IV) or post-graduate (Year I or II), PhD student, Post-doctoral fellow or early career faculty at a recognized Indian university in pharmacology, life sciences, chemistry or related subjects in pure sciences & engineering, or
- Must be an early career working professional with atleast an undergraduate degree from a recognized Indian university in pharmacology, life sciences, chemistry or related subjects
- Must be enrolled for a full-time or part-time study at the undergraduate (Year II, III or IV) or post-graduate (Year I or II) at a recognized Indian university in physics, computer sciences, mathematics or related subjects in pure sciences & engineering, or
- Must be a fresh graduate with an undergraduate degree from a recognized Indian university in physics, computer sciences, mathematics or related subjects
How to apply?
- Check if you meet eligibility criteria
- Pay the programme fees of INR 15,000/- via bank transfer or UPI (details below)
- Upon successfully payment, click on the ‘Enrol Now’ button and submit your application.
- Within 24 hours, you will receive your student handbook, and will be invited to join the Summer School WhatsApp group for live updates
- Should you face any difficulties, contact the Programme Coordinator at tobin.simson@sju.edu.in or +91 8078027303
Bank Details
Account Details
- Account Name: ST JOSEPHS UNIVERSITY COLLECTION ACCOUNT
- Account Number 0964053000001831
- Account Type: Savings Bank
- IFS Code: SIBL0000964
- Bank name: South Indian Bank
- MICR: 560059032
- SWIFT: SOININ55XXX
- Branch: 0964 Langford Road Branch
FAQs
In some exceptional circumstances where you have proven experience or interest in the field, we are able to accommodate your request. Please email us your resume on tobin.simson@sju.edu.in with the subject line “Special Case – SJU Summer School”. The final decision on admission is solely at the discretion of the university.
This course requires basic knowledge of foundational concepts. If you feel confident in applying, then write to us on tobin.simson@sju.edu.in with the subject line “Special Case – SJU Summer School” along with any evidence/certification to support your statement. The final decision on admission is solely at the discretion of the university.
Yes, you will get a certificate of completion. If you have taken the examination, you will also receive your grades.
Please note 75% is mandatory to get the certificate.
The summer school will run from 11am to 4pm everyday (except Sunday) from 10 June to 21 June 2024
Please note 75% is mandatory to get the certificate.
No, this is not possible
No, the fee is not refundable.
Refer to the fees & scholarship section
No, the examination is not compulsory. However, to be eligible for the scholarship, you must undertake the exam.
Examination will be conducted on the 20th June 2024
The exam results will be available from 9am on 21 June 2024
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer on-campus accommodation due to planned renovation this year. You will have to make your own arrangements
Yes, lunch is covered for all days of the programme.
You will be offered working lunch with choice of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.