MAMTA has been conducting a Scholarship Scheme/Programme for the past 6 years to promote health, socio-behavioural and policy research in priority areas that impact adolescents, which is meant to develop evidence to guide policy. This scholarship is an opportunity for postgraduates and PhD students in India, to contribute to public health research on critical issues affecting adolescent’s health to advance adolescent’s development and well-being.

The key objectives of the scheme are:

  • Strengthen and develop research in adolescent health and development
  • Build the research capacity of students and researchers working in the area of public health
  • Increase the collaboration with National and International research partners
  • Produce high-quality outputs that deliver an immediate impact on communities

As part of its scholarship program, MAMTA also offers mentoring support to scholarship holders. This support includes guidance and technical inputs from experts during all stages of the study process including design, data analysis, quality assurance, interpretation of results and scientific writing. Applications for the scholarship program 2022-23 are open and the last date for application is 20th February 2023. The application must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure 1-4) along with all the necessary documents (listed in section G of the guideline).


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Scholarship Status

Year of Grant Our Scholars Research Areas Covered A Brief Introduction Currently Pursuing
2019-20 Dr Shiv Joshi Assessment of communication by parents with their young children on sexual and reproductive health matters and associated factors in an urban area of central India:...Read More Dr. Shiv Joshi is doing his MD from Department of Community Medicine Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health...Read More Final year MD community medicine, MGIMS, Sewagram
2019-20 Dr Angusubalakshmi R. Mental health literacy among school-going adolescents in rural and urban Puducherry- A mixed methods study Dr. Angusubalakshmi R is pursuing her MD from Department of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, SBV deemed to be university, Pondicherry....Read More Final year MD community medicine, MGMCRI, SBV, Puducherry
2019-20 Dr Shambhavee Singh To Study the effect of psycho-social factors on adolescent health in Lucknow district Dr. Shambhavee Singh is pursuing her MD from Department of Community Medicine, KGMU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She is currently enrolled for MAMTA Fellowship in batch...Read More
2019-20 Dr Angelin R G Comprehensive assessment of health issues and health seeking behaviour of late adolescents in rural Puducherry – A mixed method study Dr. Angelin R G is pursuing her MD from Department of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, SBV Deemed to be University,...Read More
2019-20 Dr Navya. G Prevalence of mobile phone addiction and its association with risk factors for non-communicable diseases among adolescents in urban areas of Delhi Dr. Navya. G is currently pursuing her MD from Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. She is currently enrolled for MAMTA...Read More
2019-20 Dr Yamini Autkar (Pusdekar) Effectiveness of a multi-dimensional health education and behavior modification intervention for hypertension and pre-hypertension among (13-17) year-old school students in an urban area of Central...Read More Dr. Yamini Autkar is pursiung her Ph. D. and has completed her MD from Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Aurangabad under the Maharashtra...Read More
2019-20 Dr Vanimina Triveni Quality assessment of implementation of RKSK programme In Visakhapatnam district of North Coastal, Andhra Pradesh Dr. Vanimina Triveni is currently pursuing her MD from Department of Community Medicine, The Tamil nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical university, Chennai. She was awarded with...Read More
2019-20 Dr Jalil fawthn Comparative study of smart phone usage and its impact on sleep quality, lifestyle changes, associated behavioural problems among rural and urban school going adolescents Dr. Jalil fawthn is currently pursuing his MD from Department of Community Medicine from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. She was awarded with Adolescent Health...Read More
2019-20 Dr Priya Kulkarni Study of relationship between emotional intelligence and symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression among secondary school students in Pune, Maharashtra Dr. Priya Kulkarni is currently pursuing herPh. D. and has completed her MD from Department of community medicine, M.I.M.E.& R.'S Medical College, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune,...Read More
2018-19 Dr Padmavathi Assessment of sexual and reproductive health needs and exploring the gaps between perceived needs and available services among perinatally infected adolescents living with HIV: A...Read More Dr. Padmavathi is pursuing her MD from Department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Kathirkamam, Puducherry. She was awarded with Adolescent...Read More scientist C (Medical) at Model Rural Health Research Unit,Kallur,Tirunelveli,Tamilnadu (ICMR-NIE) linked to Tirunelveli Medical College on contract basis.
2018-19 Dr K.Venkata Prasanna A study on socio-cultural factors contributing to teenage pregnancies in West Godavari district Dr. Venkata completed his MD from Department of community medicine, Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. He was awarded with Adolescent...Read More
2018-19 Dr G. Kalaipriya A mixed method study on assessment of mental health status among adolescents in Puducherry, India Dr.G. Kalaipriya: She completed her MD from Department of Community Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Kathirkamam, Puducherry. She was awarded with Adolescent...Read More
2018-19 Dr Simran Clinical and socio-demographic profile of adolescents coming at Sir Sunderlal Hospital, BHU, Uttar Pradesh Dr Simran completed her MD from Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. With over 2-3 years of experience of working on...Read More
2018-19 Dr Rahul Taye Gam Multiple types of harassment and their effects on the health and behavior of adolescents in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Dr. Rahul Taye Gam has completed his MD from Department of Community Medicine & Public Health, KGMU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. With three years’ of experience...Read More Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, KGMU, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
2018-19 Dr Harshitha H N Effectiveness of intervention in adolescent’s reproductive health in Southern part of Karnataka Dr. Harshitha H N completed her MD from Department of Community Medicine, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte, Mangalore. With three years’ of experience working...Read More Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
2018-19 Dr Srihari R Evaluation of stress among school-going late adolescents in Chennai Dr. Srihari R is a PhD scholar in the Department of Physiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With several years...Read More PhD scholar in the Department of Physiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & RI, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2017-18 Dr Vijayender Goud A study on the prevalence of psychosocial problems among adolescent students in Hyderabad Dr. Vijayender Goud has completed his MD from Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad. With sound years’ of experience on working with adolescent issues, he is currently...Read More Assistant professor, Department of Community Medicine, Mallareddy Medical college for Women, Hyderabad
2017-18 Dr Vijay K Yalamanchili A Study on distribution of blood pressure and its determinants in tribal adolescents of West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh Dr. Vijay K Yalamanchili completed his MD from Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Eluru, West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. With four years experience...Read More Assistant Professor, Community Medicine Department, Dr Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences, Chinoutapally, Andhra Pradesh
2017-18 Dr Sandeep Raut The study of status, impact, challenges and opportunities in management of Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) with special reference to selected five districts of Marathwada...Read More Dr Sandeep Raut completed his Ph.D. from KEM Hospital Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra. With fair amount of experience in adolescent health, he is currently working...Read More RCH- Counsltant, KEM Hospital Research Center
2017-18 Dr Pooja Chauhan A cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of depression & health risk behaviour in adolescents in Bhavnagar city, Gujarat Dr Pooja Chauhan completed her M.D. from Government Medical College in Bhav Nagar, Gujarat. With experience in Adolescent Health, she is currently working as a...Read More Senior Resident, CCM, Government Medical College, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
2016-17 Dr Trusha Kansagara A study on menstrual health problems of school-going adolescent girls In Jamnagar district of Gujarat Dr Trusha Kansagara completed her M.D. from Shree M P Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, Gujarat. With sound experience in adolescent health, she is currently...Read More Asst professor, CCM Deprt, Gujrat private medical college
2016-17 Dr Shishu Pal Thakur An epidemiological study on substance abuse among school going adolescents in district Kullu of Himachal Dr Shishu Pal Thakur: He completed his M.D. from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla with several years of experience in adolescent health. He is currently...Read More SR, CCM Dept., Mandi Govt. Medical College, Himachal Pradesh
2016-17 Dr M. Ravi Kiran A study on depression among adolescent children in Eluru town, Andhra Pradesh Dr. M. Ravi Kiran completed his M.D. from Government Medical College, Elluru, Andhra Pradesh. With experience in Adolescent Health, he is currently working as an...Read More Assistant Profeser, Government Medical Colledge, Elluru, Andhra Pradesh
2016-17 Dr Radha Rao Valaulikar Factors influencing discontinuation of schooling and unmet health needs in adolescent school drop-outs in Davangere taluk of Karnataka Dr. Radha Darshan Rao Valaulikar completed her MD from J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere-Karnataka. With 8 years’ of experience in the field of adolescent health and...Read More Medical Officer, Government of Goa