Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) announces the Summer Research Fellowship aimed at encouraging research in the Natural Sciences and Engineering among undergraduate and master’s students from the seven sister states of Northeast India. It is designed to promote research exposure and scientific engagement among talented undergraduate and postgraduate students by providing them with an opportunity to undertake short-term research projects under the guidance of experienced faculty mentors working in the fields of Natural Sciences and Engineering.
The programme enables the selected students to undertake an 8-week research internship under the guidance of faculty mentors from institutions across the Northeast, with possible collaborative exposure at JNCASR, Bengaluru. Students of the North Eastern region pursuing B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., MBBS, or similar degree programmes in the country are eligible to apply.
Selected fellows will receive a fellowship of ₹20,000 upon successful completion of the internship, along with travel support (as per the eligibility) up to ₹5,000 per annum. Additional travel assistance will also be provided for students undertaking collaborative research work at JNCASR, Bengaluru.
Through this partnership between JNCASR & academic institutes of the North East, India, we aim to strengthen academic and research collaborations and thus create opportunities for young students to interact with active researchers and scientific communities.
Eligibility
Students fulfilling the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- Must be domiciled in one of the seven sister states of Northeast India.
- Must be currently enrolled in any one of the following programmes:
B.Sc./ B.Tech./ M.Sc./ MBBS or similar degree programmes.
- Must be available to undertake an 8-week research internship during the academic year.
Duration:
The duration of the Fellowship will be 8 weeks, which may be completed:
- in one continuous spell, OR
- in two separate spells during summer and winter breaks.
Areas of coverage:
Selected students will work with faculty mentors from institutions located in the Northeast region who are actively engaged in research in:
Physical Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Chemical Sciences/ Mathematical Sciences/ Geophysical Sciences/ Engineering Sciences
Faculty mentors may assign research projects:
- Entirely within their laboratory in Northeast India, or
- In collaboration with JNCASR faculty members in Bengaluru (maximum of 2 will be selected).
This collaborative framework aims to enhance interdisciplinary research exposure and provide access to advanced research facilities.
Fellowship and accommodation:
- Rs. ₹20,000 upon successful completion of the internship.
- Travel support will be actuals subject to a maximum of ₹5,000 per annum.
- For projects involving collaborative work at JNCASR, Bengaluru, students will be provided one-time travel support subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000/- and accommodation @jncasr campus on a payment basis.
Students are expected to coordinate with the host institution regarding accommodation and local logistics. The fellowship amount may be utilised towards food and accommodation expenses during the internship period.
Selection Process:
Applications will be screened by JNCASR in consultation with the Nodal Coordinator based in a Northeast institution.
The selection will be based on:
- Academic merit
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Availability and willingness of the faculty mentor
- Availability of accommodation
Initially, up to 10 students will be selected under the programme
