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Application for SRFP 2026 open   •   New: Fellowship guidelines updated   •   Summer workshops announced   •   Deadline: 31 Jan 2026   •  

Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP)-2026

A prestigious national programme since 1991, the SRFP offers science and engineering students a two-month summer research placement at top institutes across India. students who are selected each year purely on merit and receive a monthly fellowship of ₹10,000. Over 2,672 students have been benefited so far, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in research and academia. SRFP continues to inspire young minds by providing early exposure to high-quality scientific research and mentorship.

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The Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP) offers ambitious students a gateway into the world of scientific discovery — combining mentorship, innovation, and hands-on research experience.

Ready to be part of India’s most prestigious summer research programme? Applications for the SRFP 2026 are now open.

General Details

Students currently pursuing Undergraduate or Postgraduate programmes in Science or Engineering streams are eligible to apply.

  • Must have obtained First Class in the previous semesters of the qualifying degree, as applicable at the time of applying.
  • Academic Requirement: Minimum 65% in core subjects (10th & 12th) and First Class in current degree semesters.
  • Eligible Levels: B.Sc., B.S., B.E., B.Tech, Int. M.Sc./BS–MS, M.Sc., M.E., M.Tech, MBBS, BVSc – as per discipline-specific year of study.

Disciplines Covered

The SRFP encourages applications across a diverse range of advanced scientific domains.

  • Life Sciences
  • Chemical Sciences
  • Chemical Biology
  • Physical Sciences
  • Materials Science
  • Engineering Sciences

Disciplines & Research

Explore world-class research opportunities across multiple cutting-edge disciplines at JNCASR.

Life Sciences

Infectious & non-infectious diseases, molecular & cell biology, genetics, RNA biology, microbiology, immunology, neurobiology, behaviour, ecology, evolutionary biology & structural biology.

Chemical Sciences

Solid-state, organic, inorganic & physical chemistry; theoretical/ computational chemistry, synthesis, polymer & supramolecular chemistry, nanomaterials & energy/healthcare materials.

Physical Sciences

Condensed matter, statistical physics, semiconductor materials, biophysics, nanophysics, organic electronics, soft matter, heterostructures, and physical metallurgy.

Materials Science

Nanoscience, quantum materials, electronic, photonic & magnetic materials, sustainable materials, energy materials, soft matter & advanced characterization.

Chemical Biology

Sensing, imaging, diagnostics, drug delivery, medicinal chemistry, antimicrobial resistance, biomaterials, drug discovery & super-resolution microscopy

Engineering Sciences

Computational fluid dynamics, rheology, granular media, turbulence, nonlinear dynamics, heat & mass transfer, microfluidics, acoustofluidics, geophysical flows & microgravity science.

Pioneering Scientific Excellence Since 1991

The Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP), launched in 1991, is one of the flagship initiatives of JNCASR to nurture young scientific talent.

Each year, around 70 outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students in Science and Engineering are selected purely on merit and placed at leading research institutes across India for a 2-month intensive training in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, or Engineering.

Selected fellows receive a fellowship of ₹10,000 per month. Since its inception, the programme has benefited 2,600+ students, many of whom have gone on to pursue impactful careers in scientific research and academia in India and abroad.

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Contact Us

Reach out for enquiries about SRFP, admissions, or research collaborations.

Email

srfp@jncasr.ac.in

Phone

+91-80-2208-2776

Address

JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru – 560064, Karnataka, India.