Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) conducts annual summer programmes in which talented students are introduced to research activities in the areas of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.

The Visiting Students' Research Programme (VSRP-2017) will be held at TIFR, Mumbai during the period May 8 to July 5, 2017.

The programmes are held both at the Mumbai campus of the TIFR as well as at the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune during mid May to early July each year.

Eligibility:
Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/ Computer & Systems Sciences:
1) 2 years of undergraduate course work in an academic institution.
2) One should not have participated in VSRP before.

VSRP programme is only for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master programme and not for PhD students or faculty members.

Selection:
Selection is purely based on the academic performance of the student, submitted write-up and referee reports.
There is no selection test/interview.

Stipend/Accommodation:
Selected students are paid a monthly stipend @ Rs 7000/- per month and to and fro travel re-imbursement from the place of their residence.
Also, free shared accommodation on- or off- campus is provided.

Last date for application:
For Maths - February 28, 2017
For all other subjects - January 31, 2017, Extended upto February 3, 2017