What is IISC Young Science Fellowship Program and what eligibility candidate must have for this program.

The duration of the Programme is six weeks during May-July at IISc. During this period, there will be organized
lectures,
departmental programs,
problem solving sessions,
visits to labs
visits to other academic institutions and mini-project in one of the areas –
Mathematics,
Physics,
Chemistry or Biology – chosen by candidates. The participants are expected to stay on the IISc campus.

Eligibility:
Students must have passed PUC/12th Standard or equivalent examination and be a topper (top 20 ranks or equivalent) in his/her Board/University. In cases, where ranks are not declared like CBSE/ICSE, IISc will evolve a suitable criterion.

Students must have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects at +2 level. Students must have joined B.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. programme in any branch of Science at any College/University in India.

Financial Support



IISc will provide:

A grant of Rs 5000 (maximum) or at actuals towards reimbursement of Tuition Fee per annum

Traveling allowance – equivalent to II Class train fare, from college/residence to IISc and back.

Free board and lodging (on a shared basis) at IISc.

Book grant of Rs. 1,500/- per annum.