Candidates will be selected based on the sole discretion of the academies.
Focus Area Science Technology Summer Fellowship 2026
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Eligibility
North Eastern students
Region
India
Award
Fellowship opportunities
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Focus Area Science Technology Summer Fellowship 2026 is offered jointly by the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi, the National Academy of Sciences, India, Prayagraj. The fellowship is a prestigious opportunity designed to support outstanding students and teachers to pursue research in science, engineering, and medicine. Selected students will receive a fellowship opportunity.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be pursuing one of the following:
- BS / BSc (2nd year only)
- BSc (Research) (3rd year only)
- BStat / BMath (2nd year only)
- BPharm (3rd and 4th years only)
- BE / BTech / BCA (2nd and 3rd years only)
- BArch (2nd, 3rd and 4th years only)
- MS / MSc / MVSc / MPharm (1st year only)
- ME / MTech / MCA / MArch (1st year only)
- MStat / MMath (I year only)
- 5-year integrated MS / MSc / MTech / MBBS / BVSc (2nd, 3rd, 4th years only)
- PharmD (3rd, 4th years only)
- (dual degree) B.Tech + M.Tech (2nd, 3rd, 4th years only)
- (dual degree) BE + MSc (2nd, 3rd, 4th years only)
- (dual degree) BS + MS (2nd, 3rd, 4th years only)
- Integrated PhD (1st, 2nd years only)
- MSc Tech (1st, 2nd years only)
- have a minimum of 65% average marks in core subjects (excluding languages) from Class X up to post-graduation
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive a fellowship opportunity.
Documents
- Mark sheets from Class 10 to till last examination (JPEG format, max 700 KB each)
- Contact details of the present teacher (for student applicant)
- Project proposal(250 words)
- Write-up about research interests (150-250 words)
- Publications, if any (for teacher applicants)
- Authorisation letter from Principal/HoD (for selected teacher applicants, to be sent by post)
Note: Student applicants should provide the email ID of one of their teachers familiar with their work. The Academy will approach them for a recommendation letter in the prescribed format.
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down to the ‘Click here to Register’.
Step 4: Select your ‘Category option’.
Step 5: Click on the tick box for the ‘Broad area of interest’.
Step 6: Select the sub-area of interest.
Step 7: Fill in the required information, upload the required documents, and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note: Applications should be submitted by logging onto one of our websites [www.ias.ac.in, www.insaindia.res.in, and www.nasi.org.in]
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 31 January 2026
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- All decisions by the academies are final.
- Only one application per candidate will be considered. If more than one application is submitted, none of the applications will be considered.
Contact Details
Indian Academy of Sciences,
C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar,
Bengaluru 560 080
Email ID: sumfel@ias.ac.in | Contact Number: (080) 2266 1202, 2266 1222, 2266 1221
Indian National Science Academy
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi-110 002
Email ID: fellowship@insa.nic.in
The National Academy of Sciences India (NASI)
5, Lajpat Rai Road,
Mumfordganj, Prayagraj
Uttar Pradesh - 211002
Email ID: fellowship@]nasi.ac.in | Contact Number: (+91) 532 264 0224
Source:https://webjapps.ias.ac.in/fastsf2026/
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering the Focus Area Science Technology Summer Fellowship 2026 opportunity?
Answer: The Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and the National Academy of Sciences, India, Prayagraj, is offering this opportunity.
Question: What is the aim of the Focus Area Science Technology Summer Fellowship 2026?
Answer: The fellowship aims to provide short-term research exposure to students and young researchers at premier institutions.
Question: Is there any application fee?
Answer: No, the application process is completely free.
Question: Is the fellowship available across all states in India?
Answer: No, the fellowship is only available to the North-Eastern states of India, Andaman, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Uttarakhand
Question: Can international students apply?
Answer: No, the fellowship is open only to Indian nationals.
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