JNCASR Recruitment 2026: POCE Research Fellowship | BSc Chemistry Students Apply Now
Are you looking for a prestigious chemistry research fellowship through JNCASR recruitment? The Project Oriented Chemistry Education (POCE) Programme 2026 by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) offers undergraduate students a structured research fellowship opportunity. This programme allows first-year science students to gain hands-on research exposure through lectures, laboratory projects, and guided research over three consecutive summers, along with a monthly fellowship and a pathway to advanced research degrees
About JNCASR
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a premier research institution in India known for excellence in science education and innovation. Through JNCASR recruitment initiatives such as the POCE Programme, the institute offers early-stage research fellowship opportunities in chemistry, enabling undergraduate students to develop strong research foundations and progress toward advanced academic and scientific careers.
About POCE:
As part of its Science Outreach Programme, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) conducts a Project-Oriented Chemistry Education (POCE) programme for students studying in the 1st year of a three-year or four-year bachelor’s programme. Through this programme, undergraduate students can explore their academic potential. Selected students will have the opportunity to attend lectures, participate
in laboratory projects, and conduct research. The programme will be conducted during the summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks over three consecutive summers. Selected students are expected to commit to the programme for three years, and successful candidates will receive a Diploma in Chemistry from the Centre. Those who complete the POCE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS-PhD programme in the Centre, subject to satisfactory performance in the interviewEligibility:
Students presently studying in the 1st year of their three-year or four-year Bachelor programme in science (Preferably with Chemistry and Physics as major subjects). Students of the Integrated BS/MS programme are not eligible for the POCE programme. Merely applying to the programme and satisfying the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
Fellowships: The total number of Fellowships offered will be up to TEN. A fellowship amount of Rs. 10,000/- per month will be provided.
The selected candidates will be informed by email.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted online through the following link:
Important dates:
Commencement of downloading the application form: 6th January 2026
Last date for receipt of filled-in application form: 28th February 2026.
