The first batch (Cohort 19) of the Fundamentals of Population Health Research (FPHR) program with NC Medical College and Hospital, Sonipat, Haryana commenced on April 2, 2025 and has now been successfully completed. A total of 26 students were enrolled in this cohort, marking the beginning of the program’s collaboration with NC Medical College and Hospital in strengthening research capacity in population health through structured, hands-on academic training. Certificates have since been issued to all participating students.