The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has invited applications for the IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF). This prestigious fellowship is designed for early-career researchers to pursue advanced research at one of India’s leading scientific institutions.
Researchers with strong academic and research records are encouraged to apply. The fellowship offers competitive financial support, research funding, and the opportunity to work with world-class faculty at IISc.
Both Indian and international researchers are eligible to apply.
| Program | IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) |
| Institute | Indian Institute of Science, Banglore |
| Fellowship Duration | One year |
| Emoluments | INR 80,000 per month plus applicable HRA |
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Departments and Centres Available
Candidates must apply to a specific Department or Centre at the Institute. The following are the Departments and Centres to which candidates may apply:
Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Centre for Ecological Sciences
- Centre for Neuroscience
- Microbiology and Cell Biology
- Molecular Biophysics Unit
- Developmental Biology and Genetics
Chemical Sciences
- Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
- Materials Research Centre
- Organic Chemistry
- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Centre for High Energy Physics
- Instrumentation and Applied Physics
- Mathematics
- Physics
Electrical, Electronics and Computer Sciences (EECS)
- Computer Science and Automation
- Electrical Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Systems Engineering
Mechanical Sciences
- Aerospace Engineering
- Design and Manufacturing
- Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
- Centre for Earth Sciences
- Centre for Sustainable Technologies
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Interdisciplinary Sciences
- Bioengineering
- Centre for Nano Science and Engineering
- Computational and Data Sciences
- Management Studies
Other Interdisciplinary Centres
- Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning
- Divecha Centre for Climate Change
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Energy Research
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Water Research
- Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber Physical Systems
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent (in terms of grades, etc.) in the preceding degree and a good academic record throughout. Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis can also apply
Applicants should preferably be below 32 years of age at the time of application.
Application Process
Candidates must first contact a faculty member in the Institute. A consent letter or consent email is required from the faculty member as part of the application package.
Applicants must submit their application through the online Post-Doctoral application portal.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae.
- PDF files of at least two and up to five important publications.
- Proposed research plan (up to 500 words).
- Consent letter or email from a faculty member.
- PDF file of PhD degree certificate, or provisional PhD degree awarded certificate, or PhD thesis submitted certificate.
- Any other relevant information the applicant may want to furnish.
Candidates can apply throughout the year. However, applications will be reviewed quarterly, i.e., 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, and 31 December.
Official Website: https://iisc.ac.in/careers/post-doctoral-fellowship/