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Navigating life science funding: Insights from YIM 2026

Siuli Mitra

The second day of the Young Investigators' Meeting (YIM) 2026 in Pune was dedicated to one of the most pressing practical concerns for early-career researchers in India: how to find, apply for, and receive research funding. A series of spotlight talks by representatives from Indian and international funding organisations, followed by an open ask-me-anything session, brought together researchers at different stages of their careers with funders and senior scientists in what turned out to be a candid and wide-ranging conversation.

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Apoorva Masade, Sampath Kumar & Kamal Kumar Malukani

SUSTAiN 2026 at BLiSC, Bengaluru, an annual initiative by the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), brought together scientists, policymakers, and practitioners to rethink agriculture and nutrition under climate stress. Discussions highlighted resilient crops, sustainable pest management, and nutrition security, emphasising the urgent need to bridge science, policy, and practice to build food systems that sustain both people and the planet.

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Furthering evolutionary ecology and conservation science in India: Insights from RYIM Tirupati 2026

Nandini Rajamani, Shivani Jadeja & Jahnavi Joshi

The Regional Young Investigators Meeting (RYIM) 2026 Tirupati, titled Furthering Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Science in India, was held at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati, from 29 to 31 January 2026, situated at the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, a biodiverse and relatively underexplored mountain range. The location provided an ideal platform to highlight research across this region, while drawing attention to the growing fields of evolutionary ecology and conservation science in smaller towns and cities across southern India.

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Curiosity-driven scientist: My journey in bridging material and biology

Pranav Tiwari

In this Journey of a Young Investigator (JOYI) 2026 article, Pranav Tiwari traces his journey from early curiosity about quantum science to leading interdisciplinary nanobiotechnology research. Navigating systemic barriers, global training, and personal setbacks, his path reflects resilience, scientific ownership, and a commitment to bridging materials science with biology to address real-world health challenges.

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