Applications are now open for The Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP); a flagship initiative of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), introduced in 1991. This programme offers science and engineering students in India at the bachelor's and master's level the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience at reputable institutes across India. The programme spans two months and focuses on various scientific disciplines, including Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering. Selection is based on merit, and approximately 70 fellowships are awarded annually. Details in this article!
SRFP Summary
Host Country: India
Host Institution: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)
Location: Various reputed institutes across India
Duration: Two months
Funding: Rs. 10,000/per month
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Academic Level: Bachelor's and Master's students in science and engineering
Programme Overview
The Summer Research Fellowship Programme at JNCASR aims to inspire students towards scientific research by providing them with practical training in their areas of interest. Since its inception, the programme has benefitted 2,639 students, many of whom have gone on to pursue successful careers in science and engineering, both in India and abroad. The programme is highly acclaimed and valued by students for the invaluable research experience it offers during the early stages of their education.
Research Areas
Life Sciences: Includes fields like molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and neurobiology.
Chemical Sciences: Encompasses areas such as organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and nanomaterials.
Chemical Biology: Focuses on diagnostics, drug delivery, medicinal chemistry, and bioorganic chemistry.
Physical Sciences: Covers condensed matter theory, semiconductor physics, biophysics, and nano physics.
Materials Sciences: Involves nanoscience, quantum materials, photonic materials, and energy materials.
Engineering Sciences: Includes computational fluid dynamics, microfluidics, geophysical fluid dynamics, and more
Fellowship Benefits
Fellowship of Rs. 10,000/- per month
Second sleeper train fare by the shortest route from college/residence to JNCASR and back
Eligibility Criteria
Education: Students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in Science, Engineering, Technology, Medicine, or Veterinary Sciences.
General Pre-requisite: Students must have secured not less than 65% in core/main subjects and in aggregate in 10th and 12th standard or equivalent examinations, and not less than first class in the previous semesters of the qualifying degree.
Disciplines:
• Life Sciences: I and II years of B.Sc., I, II, III years of B.S./B.E./B.Tech., I year of M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech., I-IV year of Int. M.Sc./BS-MS, I-III year of MBBS/BVSc.
• Chemical Sciences: I-IV years of BS-MS/Int. M.Sc., I year of M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech.
• Chemical Biology: I and II years of B.Sc., I, II, III years of B.S./B.E./B.Tech., I year of M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech., I-IV year of Int. M.Sc./BS-MS, I-III year of MBBS/BVSc.
• Physical Sciences: I and II years of B.Sc., I-III years of B.S./B.E./B.Tech., I year of M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech., I-IV years of Int. M.Sc.
• Materials Science: I-IV years of BS-MS/Int. M.Sc., I year of M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech.
• Engineering Sciences: I-III years of B.S./B.E./B.Tech., I year of M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech., I-IV years of Int. M.Sc./BS-MS.
Application Procedure
Interested & Qualified candidates are urged to submit their applications online by filling the online application form linked here.
Referee Recommendation
Upon submission of the application, the referee will receive an auto-generated email with a link to a Google Form to be filled out and submitted.
💲Application Fee:
Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- through NEFT/IMPS.
- **Account Holder:** JNCASR
- **Bank:** Canara Bank
- **Account Number:** 0683101013474
- **IFSC Code:** CNRB0000683
- **Branch Name:** IISc, Bangalore
- **Payment Details:** Provide transaction receipt details in the application and upload the receipt.
🗓️ Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
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