SCARF Sujit John Fellowship

The SCARF Sujit John Fellowship is an initiative of the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) to support and encourage young mental health professionals committed to advancing research in the field of schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. It is initially planned as a one-year fellowship programme in which the researcher will work with the guidance of a suitable mentor. It is likely that the first batch of fellows will be announced at the end of March 2025 so that they can start work in April 2025.

The fellowship is a tribute to Mr. Sujit John, an esteemed colleague, friend, and deeply respected member of the SCARF team, who tragically passed away in June 2024. As the Joint Director of HR and Research at SCARF, Sujit’s work significantly expanded the understanding of psychosis in India. He was a competent research administrator, and an excellent mentor and guide to aspiring young researchers.

Given below are the criteria for applying for the fellowship:
Applicants should be under 40 years old, affiliated with a recognized university, hospital, or treatment center, and hold an MD, DPM, or DNB in Psychiatry, or an MPhil in Clinical Psychology. While not mandatory, research experience and publications are highly valued.