ICTS – S. N. Bhatt Memorial Excellence Fellowship Program 2027

A summer research placement at ICTS-TIFR in Bengaluru, typically from mid-May to mid-July, for undergraduate and master’s students in science, mathematics and engineering. Students work with faculty and postdoctoral researchers in theoretical physics, biological physics, fluid dynamics, mathematics and computer science. Selected fellows receive a stipend and accommodation. Applications with a CV, academic record and at least two referees are due 15 December 2026, 5 pm Indian Standard Time; referee submissions are due 31 December at the same time.

Science, mathematics or engineering undergraduates who have completed their second, third or fourth year; exceptional students who have completed their first year may apply. Master’s students and graduates are also eligible. Indian and foreign nationals may apply. The placement takes place at ICTS in Bengaluru. Online application is preferred; the official call also specifies an offline route and separate postal-arrival date.