Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship Program 2026

Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship Program 2026 — Overview

The Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship Program 2026 is a collaborative initiative by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, and the National Academy of Sciences, India, Prayagraj. This fellowship is designed to support exceptional students and teachers in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine, allowing them to pursue research opportunities under the mentorship of experienced professionals.

Key Highlights

• Jointly offered by three prestigious academies.
• Open to students and teachers in science, engineering, and medicine.
• Provides mentorship from experienced researchers.
• Encourages research engagement at an early stage.
• Eligibility includes various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Application deadline is January 31, 2026.
• Selected candidates receive a fellowship opportunity.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship Program 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• For Students:
  • Must be enrolled in specific courses such as BS/BSc (2nd year), BPharm (3rd and 4th years), BE/BTech (2nd and 3rd years), and others as detailed.
  • Must have a minimum of 65% average marks in core subjects from Class X to post-graduation.
• For Teachers:
  • Must be teaching in a college or university.
• PhD students are not eligible for this fellowship.

Stipend & Financial Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a fellowship opportunity, which includes:

• Research mentorship from experienced professionals.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants can apply for the Science Academies Summer Research Fellowship Program 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official application portal: https://webjapps.ias.ac.in/fellowship2026/.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details.
3. Scroll down to ‘Click here to Register’.
4. Select your ‘Category option’.
5. Tick the box for the ‘Broad area of interest’.
6. Select the sub-area of interest.
7. Fill in the required information, upload the necessary documents, and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on the discretion of the academies. All decisions made by the academies are final, and only one application per candidate will be considered.

Contact Information

For more information, you can reach out to the following:

• Indian Academy of Sciences, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru 560 080. Email: sumfel@ias.ac.in | Phone: (080) 2266 1202, 2266 1222, 2266 1221
• Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110 002. Email: fellowship@insa.nic.in
• National Academy of Sciences India, 5, Lajpat Rai Road, Mumfordganj, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh - 211002. Email: fellowship@nasi.ac.in | Phone: (+91) 532 264 0224