The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, invites applications for Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF). IISc offers an outstanding platform for early-career researchers to advance their scientific careers.
This fellowship is open to Indian nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and foreign applicants.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. However, applications will be reviewed quarterly, i.e., 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, and 31 December.
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Fellowship Name | IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) |
| Institution | Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru |
| Fellowship Amount | ₹80,000/month + HRA |
| Research Grant | ₹2 Lakhs per year |
| Duration | 1 year (extendable to 2 years) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | PhD (awarded or thesis submitted) |
| Age Limit | Preferably below 32 years |
Departments & Research Areas
Candidates must apply to a specific department or centre at IISc based on their research interests.
Biological Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Centre for Ecological Sciences
- Centre for Neuroscience
- Microbiology & Cell Biology
- Molecular Biophysics Unit
- Developmental Biology & Genetics
Chemical Sciences
- Inorganic & Physical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Materials Research Centre
- Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Centre for High Energy Physics
- Instrumentation & Applied Physics
Electrical, Electronics & Computer Sciences (EECS)
- Computer Science & Automation
- Electrical Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Systems Engineering
Mechanical Sciences
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
- Sustainable Technologies
Interdisciplinary Sciences
- Bioengineering
- Computational & Data Sciences
- Nano Science & Engineering
- Management Studies
Other Interdisciplinary Centres
- Climate Change
- Energy Research
- Water Research
- Urban Infrastructure & Transportation
- Cyber-Physical Systems
Eligibility
Candidates applying for a Post Doc must hold a PhD with First Class or equivalent in previous degrees.
Age should be below 32 years.
How to Apply?
Candidates must first contact a faculty member in the Institute who is willing to host the candidate. A consent letter is required from the faculty member stating that he is ready to host the candidate.
Candidates submit an application through the official IISc portal. The following documents are required along with the application:
- CV with publication list
- 2–5 research papers
- Research proposal (max 500 words)
- Faculty consent letter
- PhD certificate/thesis submission proof
- Any additional supporting documents
Official Notification: https://iisc.ac.in/careers/post-doctoral-fellowship/