Axis Bank commits Rs 104 crore to Ashoka University to strengthen interdisciplinary sciences & research excellence
Axis Bank has committed to a CSR grant of Rs 104 crores over four years as the bank enters a strategic partnership with Ashoka University to bolster the latter’s PhD, Post-Doctoral and Research programmes. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Axis Bank and Ashoka, the initiative titled “Co-building Interdisciplinary Sciences and Research at Ashoka University,” will strengthen the university’s research ecosystem and facilitate the development of advanced scientific facilities.
The programme aims to establish an ecosystem of excellence in research and interdisciplinary education, by supporting investment in PhD and Post-Doctoral programmes as well as the creation of shared advanced science laboratories equipped with cutting-edge tools for Neurosciences, Behavioural Studies, and Physics research, ensuring that research infrastructure is accessible to both faculty and scholars.
This contribution will augment Ashoka’s capacity to attract top-tier scholars in both PhD and Post-Doctoral programmes by offering competitive fellowships and research grants.
The establishment of state-of-the-art research facilities will enable a deeper understanding of critical global issues such as climate change, public health, and economic sustainability, while also driving the discovery of transformative solutions to such issues. The programme aims to empower scholars to make meaningful contributions to society and to the planet by fostering cross-disciplinary work across fields such as Neurosciences, Green
