Fellowships & Extension Programmes

Online Applications are Invited for:

In addition to pursuing research in various contemporary areas, the Centre also has several Science Outreach and Fellowship Programmes for various stakeholders such as students, faculty/scientists, and institutions (university/college/school).

For Students:

One such flagship activity is the Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP) for young students. Around 2500 students have benefitted from this programme since its inception in 1990. Every year, around 2000 applications are received, out of which about 50 fellowships are offered. This is one of the highly acclaimed programmes of the Centre, inspiring students towards scientific research early in their education.

The Graduate Research Internship Programme (GRIP), launched in 2021, is for final-year students of B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./B.S.-M.S./MBBS degrees. Students can take up long-term projects under JNCASR faculty supervision as part of their final year curriculum.

Another initiative in promoting scientific research at the undergraduate level includes project-oriented programmes in chemistry and biology:

Launched in 2004 and 2006 respectively, these programs select ten meritorious students across the country. Students undertake projects with faculty members during mid-semester breaks, attend special lectures, and seminars. Upon completion, they receive a Diploma certificate in Chemistry or Biology.

To support students pursuing undergraduate to Ph.D. programs, the Centre introduced:

For Faculty/Scientists:

The Centre offers the following programs for faculty members from educational institutions and scientists from R&D laboratories:

These programs allow researchers to enhance their skills and develop research facilities in their home institutions.

For Institutions:

We invite schools, colleges, and other educational organizations to visit the Centre through the Institutional Visits program.

The Centre also organizes workshops for teachers and students to popularize science. Through the Educational Technology Unit, the Centre develops multimedia CD-ROMs for school students and teachers. Science content is also available in vernacular languages for outreach programs across the country.