Life Sciences
Infectious & non-infectious diseases, molecular & cell biology, genetics, RNA biology, microbiology, immunology, neurobiology, behaviour, ecology, evolutionary biology & structural biology.
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.
Students currently pursuing Undergraduate or Postgraduate programmes in Science or Engineering streams are eligible to apply.
The SRFP encourages applications across a diverse range of advanced scientific domains.
Explore world-class research opportunities across multiple cutting-edge disciplines at JNCASR.
Infectious & non-infectious diseases, molecular & cell biology, genetics, RNA biology, microbiology, immunology, neurobiology, behaviour, ecology, evolutionary biology & structural biology.
Solid-state, organic, inorganic & physical chemistry; theoretical/ computational chemistry, synthesis, polymer & supramolecular chemistry, nanomaterials & energy/healthcare materials.
Condensed matter, statistical physics, semiconductor materials, biophysics, nanophysics, organic electronics, soft matter, heterostructures, and physical metallurgy.
Nanoscience, quantum materials, electronic, photonic & magnetic materials, sustainable materials, energy materials, soft matter & advanced characterization.
Sensing, imaging, diagnostics, drug delivery, medicinal chemistry, antimicrobial resistance, biomaterials, drug discovery & super-resolution microscopy
Computational fluid dynamics, rheology, granular media, turbulence, nonlinear dynamics, heat & mass transfer, microfluidics, acoustofluidics, geophysical flows & microgravity science.
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.
Reach out for enquiries about SRFP, admissions, or research collaborations.
srfp@jncasr.ac.in
+91-80-2208-2776
JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru – 560064, Karnataka, India.