The Division of Nutrition, St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and Nutrition Society of India (NSI) is planning to conduct the third edition of the two-week Public Health Nutrition course titled - "Nutrition Research Course to Translate and Utilize Research Findings into Practice – NURTURE” at SJRI, from 16th to 27th November 2026. 

The course objectives are:

• Nurture Critical Thinking: To foster analytical and critical thinking skills to formulate evidence-based solutions.
• Uphold Ethics: Demonstrate awareness of ethical principles in nutrition research and practice, ensuring integrity and accountability.
• Reinforce Interdisciplinary Learning: Encourage integration of knowledge across disciplines for a holistic understanding.
• Translate Research: Translate research findings into practical recommendations for public health interventions and policies.
• Upgrade Professional Competence: Continuously enhance professional skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and reflective learning.
• Respond to Public Health Needs: Prepare to respond proactively to nutrition-related public health challenges, emergencies, and policy demands in India.
• Engage with Communities: Promote community engagement and participatory approaches to co-design effective and sustainable nutrition interventions.

Who can apply:

Faculty in academia, state institutes, government program implementers, and members of non-governmental organizations with a strong commitment to research, program implementation, and building capacity in the parent institution and across India.
 

Key Dates to Note:

Course dates: 16th to 27th November 2026.

Application opens on: 06th September 2026.

Last date to submit the application: 3rd October 2026.

Selected Candidates will be notified on: 20th October 2026.

Course Fees: There is no course fee.
 

Accommodation and Travel:

Accommodation will be provided at St. John’s campus and travel expenses will be covered for participants from India*.

 *Details regarding accommodation and travel reimbursement will be provided to selected participants.
 

Location: St. John’s Research Institute,

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences,

Koramangala, Bengaluru 560034.

Karnataka, INDIA.
 

Application form link: NURTURE APPLICATION 2026 - Google Forms

VIEW THE BROCHURE 

Course Director:

Dr. Rebecca Kuriyan Raj

Professor and Head, Division of Nutrition,

St. John’s Research Institute,

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences,

Koramangala, Bengaluru 560034.

Karnataka, INDIA.

Contact details:

For queries you can contact:

Telephone Number (080) 4946 7000

Email ID: rebecca@sjri.res.in