The D-STAR 2024 participants posed for a photo in front of the Darya-Varia Laboratoria factory in Gunung Putri as part of the Darya-Varia Scholarship for Talented Aspiring Women Researchers program.
Jakarta, November 11, 2024 – For the first time, PT Darya-Varia Laboratoria Tbk has launched the D-STAR 2024 scholarship program (Darya-Varia Scholarship for Talented Aspiring Women Researchers 2024) as a way to support young female students pursuing research in the field of pharmacy.
Four winners successfully passed the rigorous training, mentoring program, and selection process by the D-STAR 2024 judges. Congratulations to:
Dini Maharani – Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Haifa Nurul Karimah – School of Pharmacy, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Patricia Heidi Surjadidjaja – Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia
Diva Nanda Ayana – Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga
Each scholarship recipient will receive IDR 30 million in research funding as well as an opportunity to intern in the Research & Development (R&D) division or other related divisions at Darya-Varia.
D-STAR 2024 is a tangible manifestation of Darya-Varia’s commitment to addressing challenges in the pharmaceutical industry by encouraging more women to pursue careers in this field. The goal is to increase gender representation in science and strengthen the problem-solving capabilities of research teams in tackling complex issues. Darya-Varia Laboratoria's commitment to workplace inclusivity for women is part of the company's broader strategy to advance innovation through research.
Through the D-STAR scholarship program, Darya-Varia provides an opportunity for talented young women to develop their careers in pharmacy. This initiative not only aims to address the gender gap in the industry but also to support women in becoming leading researchers.
With D-STAR 2024, Darya-Varia hopes to inspire more women to contribute to the pharmaceutical industry, make a positive impact through research and innovation, and motivate the next generation to continue making strides in the field of science.