🇮🇳 भारत सरकार | Government of India

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

An Autonomous Institution under the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India · Bengaluru

Fellowships & Extension Programmes

📢 Online Applications are Invited for:
  • Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP) – 2026
    Last date: 31st January 2026  |  SRFP-2026 Selected Candidates List →
  • Project Oriented Biology Education (POBE) – 2026
    Last date: 28th February 2026
  • Project Oriented Chemistry Education (POCE) – 2026
    Last date: 28th February 2026

In addition to pursuing research in various contemporary areas, the Centre has several Science Outreach and Fellowship Programmes for students, faculty/scientists, and educational institutions.

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SRFP

Summer Research Fellowship Programme

~50 fellowships offered annually since 1990. Over 2,500 students have benefitted.

Open – Jan 2026
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GRIP

Graduate Research Internship Programme

For final-year B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./B.S.-M.S./MBBS students. Launched 2021.

Open year-round
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POCE

Project Oriented Chemical Education

10 meritorious students selected nationwide. Diploma in Chemistry on completion.

Open – Feb 2026
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POBE

Project Oriented Biological Education

10 meritorious students selected nationwide. Diploma in Biology on completion.

Open – Feb 2026
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SVSP / LVSP

Visiting Students Programme

Short-term and long-term options for students from UG to Ph.D. level.

Open year-round
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NE-SRF

North-East Summer Research Fellowship

Exclusive opportunity for students domiciled in the seven sister states of NE India.

Open year-round
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SVFP / LVFP

Visiting Faculty Programme

Short- and long-term programmes for faculty and scientists from R&D institutions.

Open year-round
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IVP

Institutional Visits Programme

Schools, colleges, and educational organisations are invited to visit the Centre.

Open year-round
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SBP

Student Buddy Programme

For school students – workshops and science popularisation activities.

Open year-round
# To Whom Programme Units Status / Remarks
1Students Summer Research Fellowships Programme (SRFP) CPMU, NCU, EMU, ICMS, TSU, MBGU, NSU, EOBU Open 22 Dec 2025 – 31 Jan 2026
2Students Project Oriented Chemistry Education (POCE) CPMU, NCU, ICMS, TSU Open 6 Jan – 28 Feb 2026
3Students Project Oriented Biology Education (POBE) MBGU, EOBU, NSU Open 6 Jan – 28 Feb 2026
4Students Graduate Research Internship Programme (GRIP) CPMU, NCU, EMU, ICMS, TSU, MBGU, NSU, EOBU Open year-round
5Students Short-Term & Long-Term Visiting Student Programme CPMU, NCU, EMU, ICMS, TSU, MBGU, NSU, EOBU Open year-round
6Students North East Summer Research Fellowship (NE-SRF) For students from seven NE states of India
7Faculty/Scientists Short-Term & Long-Term Visiting Faculty Programme CPMU, NCU, EMU, ICMS, TSU, MBGU, NSU, EOBU Open year-round
8Institutions (University/College) Institutional Visits Programme (IVP) CPMU, NCU, EMU, ICMS, TSU, MBGU, NSU, EOBU Open year-round
9Institutions (School) Student Buddy Programme (SBP) CPMU, NCU, EMU, ICMS, TSU, MBGU, NSU, EOBU Open year-round
Dean, F&E Programmes

Prof. Sheeba Vasu

JNCASR
Bengaluru – 560064
+91-80-2208-2987
dean_fe[at]jncasr.ac.in
Coordinator

Dr. K Panneer Selvam

Fellowship and Extension Programmes
JNCASR, Bengaluru – 560064
+91-80-2208-2778 / 2776
fellowships[at]jncasr.ac.in
Office In-charge

Mr. R. Bannaiah

JNCASR
Bengaluru – 560064
+91-80-2208-2776
fellowships[at]jncasr.ac.in
JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560 064, India

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