Summer Research Fellowship Programme | JNCASR Recruitment | Chemistry Jobs
The Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP) at JNCASR is a prestigious initiative that inspires undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue careers in scientific research. Launched in 1991, this merit-based fellowship offers hands-on research exposure across life sciences, chemical sciences, physical sciences, materials science, and engineering, making it one of India’s most respected early-career research opportunities. Interested candidates apply for the exciting opportunity at JNCASR Recruitment.
About JNCASR: The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a premier research institution based in Bangalore, India. Established in 1991, the Centre is renowned for its vibrant academic atmosphere, cutting-edge research, and innovative educational programmes that inspire students to pursue careers in science and engineering.
Position: Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP)
This is a flagship programme of the JNCASR, introduced in 1991. Science and engineering students at the bachelor’s and master’s levels are placed for two months of training in the areas of their interest in the Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Engineering. Selection is based on merit. Admitted students receive a fellowship of Rs. 10,000/- per month, plus minimal travel support. Since its inception in 1991, 2672 students have
benefited from this programme. This is one of the highly acclaimed programmes of the Centre, and the students are very appreciative of its benefits, which inspire them towards scientific research at an early stage of their education. Several SRFP fellows have pursued careers in science and engineering and hold academic positions in India and abroad.Research Areas:
- Life Sciences: Infectious and non-infectious diseases, bioinformatics, developmental biology, and more.
- Chemical Sciences: Solid state chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, and more.
- Chemical Biology: Sensing, Imaging, Diagnostics, Drug delivery, and more.
- Physical Sciences: Condensed matter theory and experiment, statistical physics, and more.
- Materials Sciences: Nanoscience, Quantum materials, electronic, and more.
- Engineering Sciences: Computational fluid dynamics, dynamics and rheology of complex microstructured fluids, and more.
Eligibility Criteria:
Education Qualification:
Students pursuing UG/PG programmes in the disciplines of Science/ Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine/Veterinary Sciences are eligible to apply.
General Pre-requisite: Students who have secured not less than 65% in core/main subjects (except languages) and in aggregate in 10th and 12th standard or equivalent examinations, and not less than first class in the previous semesters of qualifying degree, as applicable at the time of applying.
Disciplines:
- Life Sciences: Students presently studying in I and II years of B.Sc.(3 years), or I, II and III years of B.S./ B.E. /B. Tech (4 years), or equivalent or I year of M.Sc./M.E./M. Tech (2 years) or I, II III and IV years of Int. M.Sc./BS-MS (5 years) or I/II/III year of MBBS/BVSc (4 years) can apply.
- Chemical Sciences: Students presently studying in the I/II/III/IV years of BS-MS/Int. M.Sc. (5 years), I year of M.Sc./M.E/M. Tech (2 years) can apply.
- Chemical Biology: Students presently studying in I and II years of B.Sc.(3 years), or I, II and III years of B.S./ B.E. /B. Tech (4 years), or equivalent or I year of M.Sc./M.E./M. Tech (2 years) or I, II, III and IV years of Int. M.Sc./BS-MS (5 years) or I/II/III year of BVSc (4 years) or I/II/III/IV year of MBBS (5 years) can apply.
- Physical Sciences: Students presently studying in I and II years of B.Sc.(3 years), I, II and III years B.S./B.E/B.Tech. (4 years), I year of M.Sc./M.E/M. Tech (2 years) and I, II, III and IV years of Integrated or Integrated BS-MS (5 years) can apply.
- Materials Science: Students presently studying in the I/II/III/IV years of BS-MS/Int. M.Sc. (5 years), I year of M.Sc./M.E/M. Tech (2 years) can apply.
- Engineering Sciences: I, II and III years of B.S./B.E./B.Tech.,(4 years), I year of M.Sc./M.E/M. Tech (2 years), I, II, III and IV years of Int. M.Sc./BS-MS (5 years) can apply.
General Information:
Fellowship: The students selected under this programme are placed with scientists at the Centre for 2 continuous months with a stipend of Rs. 10000/- p.m.
Traveling Allowance: The second sleeper train fare by the shortest route from college/residence to JNCASR and back.
Application Fee: While submitting the application, the application fee of Rs. 500/- is to be paid through Razorpay Payment Gateway to:
- Name of the Account Holder: JNCASR
- Name of the bank: Canara Bank
- A/c No.: 0683101013474
- IFSC Code: CNRB0000683
- Branch Name: IISc, Bangalore
Referee Recommendation Letter: Upon submission of the application, the referee selected by the candidate will receive an auto-generated email with a link to complete and submit.
Admission: Online applications are invited from 22nd Dec. 2025 to 31st Jan. 2026.
