GISE Hub, IIT Bombay, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the Applied Public Health Practice Fellowship Programme with Confluence The SANGAM Foundation and the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), with additional support from the India Takemi Fellows.

The fellowship programme will be hosted at IIT Bombay and MUHS and empower Fellows with advanced skills in health systems research, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking. It will also facilitate interdisciplinary mentorship and foster impactful collaborations across institutions and regions. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to not only strengthening health systems but also fostering a culture of innovation and long-term, sustainable impact, paving the way for transformative partnerships that will shape the future of public health.

The Tripartite MOU was signed by:

• Prof. Sachin Patwardhan, Dean (Research and Development)
• Mr. Ameya Pratap Singh, Director R&D of Confluence The SANGAM Foundation
• Dr. Rajendra Shivaji Bangal, Registrar of MUHS

Also present during the occasion were:

• Ms. Sujata Saunik, the Hon’ble Chief Secretary of Government of Maharashtra
• Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay
• The Hon’ble Lt. Gen. Madhuri Kanitkar (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM, Vice-Chancellor of MUHS
• Prof. Milind Atrey, Deputy Director (Academics, Research and Translation), IIT Bombay
• Prof. K. V. Krishna Rao, Deputy Director, (Finance, Infrastructure and Administration), IIT Bombay
• Prof. Vedagiri, Dean (Infrastructure, Planning, and Support), IIT Bombay
• Prof. Sarthak Gaurav, SJMSOM & PI GISE Hub, IIT Bombay
• Faculty and functionaries from other Centres and Departments of IIT Bombay

This partnership between IIT Bombay, Confluence The SANGAM Foundation, and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences marks a significant step toward enhancing public health research and practice. The fellowship programme is poised to equip future leaders with the expertise needed to transform health systems by fostering cross-institutional collaboration. With a shared commitment to innovation and evidence-based policymaking, this initiative promises to leave a lasting impact on both the academic and healthcare landscapes, and empowering fellows to drive meaningful change in communities across India.

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