Society for Applied Studies

The Society for Applied Studies (SAS) is a premier non-profit research organization based in India, dedicated to improving public health through high-quality community-based and clinical research. Operating primarily through its Centre for Health Research and Development (CHRD), the organization focuses on maternal and child health, nutrition, and infectious diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhea. SAS is widely recognized for its pivotal role in conducting large-scale clinical trials for vaccines and nutritional interventions, including the development of the indigenous Rotavac vaccine. The organization provides comprehensive research services, including clinical trial management, data analytics, and policy advocacy, often collaborating with global health leaders like the World Health Organization and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Its work is instrumental in shaping public health policies and scaling up evidence-based interventions in low- and middle-income settings.