International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru invites applications from academically bright and motivated students for the ICTS - S. N. Bhatt Memorial Excellence Fellowship Program which typically happens every summer around the middle of May till the middle of July.
This program offers an opportunity to undergraduate/ masters students of Science and Engineering to work with faculty and post-doctoral fellows of the Centre and to participate in research at the frontiers of knowledge. Students from previous years have contributed productively to research at ICTS, and many have continued research careers at universities around the world.
Selected candidates will be provided stipends and accommodation during this program.
Applications are invited from both Indian and foreign nationals.
Applications are invited in the following two areas:
Physical and Natural Sciences
- Astrophysics and Relativity
- Biological Physics
- Statistical Physics and Condensed Matter
Mathematical Sciences
- Probability Theory
Eligibility
Undergraduate students of science, mathematics and engineering, who are in their third, fourth or fifth year of the program are eligible to apply. Exceptional undergraduates in their second year may also apply. Masters degree students and those who have completed their undergraduate are also welcome to apply.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online with their CV, academic and referee (at least two) details.
Online applications are preferred. However, if applicants do not have internet access, click here for the offline application instructions. If you are submitting online, do not send hard copies of your application materials. The deadline applies to both online and offline applications.
Applications will be normally reviewed in February and results will be declared around early March every year.
►For any queries, please contact us at: summer.program@ icts . res . in
Application Deadline: 20 December 2025
Referee Deadline: 31 December 2025
Applicants who are required to send the applications by post must superscribe the program name on the envelope. Applications by post must reach Academic Office, ICTS-TIFR campus, Survey No. 151, Shivakote Village, Hesaraghatta Hobli, North Bangalore 560089 by 20 December 2025.
Applications by post must reach Head Administration and Finance, ICTS-TIFR campus, Survey No. 151, Shivakote Village, Hesaraghatta Hobli, North Bangalore 560089 by 18 November 2024. Applicants who are required to send the applications by post must superscribe the post applied for, the advertisement number of the post on the envelope. The format of the application is as prescribed above.