Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2025 | IISc Bangalore

IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) – 2025

Institution: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru – 560 012

Type: Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Mode of Application: Online

About IISc

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is India’s premier institute for higher education and research, with a long-standing legacy of advancing fundamental science and translating research for societal benefit.

IISc now invites applications for the Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowships (IPDF) from motivated researchers with a proven track record of high-quality research. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and foreign nationals are also eligible to apply.

Research Areas

Fellowships are available across Departments and Centres in the following divisions:

• Biological Sciences: Biochemistry, Centre for Ecological Sciences, Neuroscience, Microbiology and Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics Unit, Developmental Biology & Genetics.
• Chemical Sciences: Inorganic & Physical Chemistry, Materials Research, Organic Chemistry, Solid State & Structural Chemistry.
• Physical & Mathematical Sciences: High Energy Physics, Instrumentation & Applied Physics, Mathematics, Physics.
• Electrical, Electronics & Computer Sciences (EECS): Computer Science & Automation, Electrical Communication, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems.
• Mechanical Sciences: Aerospace, Design & Manufacturing, Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, Earth Sciences, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Civil, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Interdisciplinary Sciences: Bioengineering, Nano Science & Engineering, Computational & Data Sciences, Management Studies.
• Other Interdisciplinary Centres: Infrastructure & Urban Planning, Climate Change, Energy Research, Water Research, Cyber Physical Systems.

Detailed information on departments, faculty, and research areas can be found at www.iisc.ac.in.

Eligibility

• Ph.D. with First Class (or equivalent in grades) and a strong academic record.
• Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply with proof of submission.
• Preferably below 32 years of age at the time of application.

Fellowship Details

• Duration: 1 year (extendable for 1 additional year after evaluation).
• Fellowship Amount:
• INR 80,000 per month + HRA (for candidates with awarded Ph.D.).
• INR 50,000 per month + HRA (for candidates who have submitted but not yet defended their Ph.D., until award).
• Research Grant: INR 2,00,000 per year (for candidates with Ph.D. award).

Application Process

Candidates must first contact a faculty member at IISc willing to host them. A consent letter/email from the faculty host is required.

Application Requirements:

1. Curriculum Vitae with full publication list.
2. PDF of 2–5 important publications.
3. Research proposal (max 500 words).
4. Consent letter/email from prospective faculty host.
5. Ph.D. degree/provisional certificate OR thesis submission proof.
6. Any additional relevant documents.

Review Timeline: Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly:

• 31 March
• 30 June
• 30 September
• 31 December

Applicants will receive a decision within six weeks after each review date.

Selection Process

• Applications will be screened.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (in-person or online).
• Final selection will be based on the interview and application review.

Contact

Office of Deans of Divisions

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru – 560 012

📧 Email: office.divdeans@iisc.ac.in

📞 Phone: +91-80-22932478 | +91-80-22932286

This fellowship is a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge interdisciplinary research at India’s most prestigious research institute.

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