Prayojan
A flagship workshop guiding post-PhD and early-career researchers through opportunities in research, academia and industry — with science journalism, grant writing and networking.
About Prayojan
PRAYOJAN — Post-PhD: Research, Academia and IndustrY Opportunities, science Journalism, grAnt writing and Networking — is an INYAS flagship workshop for post-doctoral and early-career researchers.
Held annually as an online workshop, it helps young scientists navigate career paths across academia, industry and beyond, while building practical skills like grant writing and science communication.
View editionsThe PRAYOJAN pillars
Research, Academia & Industry
Career pathways and opportunities across academia, industry and research after the PhD.
Science Journalism
Communicating research to the public and the media.
Grant Writing
Practical skills to write proposals and win research funding.
Networking
Connecting early-career researchers with peers and mentors.
Prayojan over the years
PRAYOJAN 2026
Online workshop on post-PhD and early-career opportunities.
PRAYOJAN 2025
Online workshop for post-PhD and early-career researchers.
PRAYOJAN 2024
Workshop addressing post-PhD and early-career science opportunities.
PRAYOJAN 2023
The flagship event for post-doctoral and early-career researchers.
PRAYOJAN 2022
Glimpses and feedback from the 2022 edition.
Join a national community of young scientists.
Membership to INYAS is open to accomplished early-career researchers committed to science and outreach.