Science students now have no reasons to worry as there are plenty of opportunities for you to get into the field of research and preserve the enthusiasm. I will soon bring you informations about the new ones. But here are the major oppurtunities.
INSPIRE programme (DST):
*Students who have passed X board examination and XII or equivalent with high scores(should be in top 1% in the respective board) are eligible to receive the scholarship.
*All KVPY fellows and all those who are selected to IISERs will receive the scholarship automatically.
For more details visit INSPIRE programme home page
KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanic Protsahan Yojana):
KVPY is a fellowship program funded py INSPIRE programme of DST, Govt of India which is meant to encourage students who want to pursue education and research in Basic Science and Engineering. Students are selected in 3 different schemes SA, SB (Written examination) and SP (Creative Science based project). Students in I or II PUC, I or II BSc or Engineering or Int.MSc or MSc or MBBS can apply. Selected candidates will be called for an interview and if selected will get a fellowship of Rs. 4000- 7000 with an additional annual support. Applications are usually called on May or June every year.
For details on eligibility, application form and other details, visit kvpy website.
Summer research fellowships by JNCASR (SRFP):
SRPF is a summer research fellowship awarded to bright undergraduate and MSc students by JNCASR. Around 5000 students apply every year for 120 fellowships awarded. Selected students are placed in research groups at the centre or elsewhere in India. They are also given with a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000. Eligibility and application details are available in JNCASR website.
Science Academies' Summer Research Fellowships:
Indian Academy of Sciences(Bangalore), Indian National Science Academy(New Delhi) and The National Academy of Sciences (Allahabad) offer several summer fellowships to students and teachers to work with scientists associated with the academies. For application and details visit Summer Reserch Fellowships 2011 main page.
Raman Research Institute:
Students from Bangalore will be offered the above Allowance (Rs. 100/- per day) and, additionally, a support of Rs. 800/- (Rupees eight hundred only) per month towards local transportation, where appropriate.
How to Apply
A potential VSP student is expected to go through the RRI homepage to get an idea of the research interests of the research staff (postdoctoral fellows and members of the research faculty). Then he/she should e-mail directly the research staff member of his/her choice seeking possibility of working on a project with him/her. The e-mail should contain information on the student's academic background and the kind of work that he/she would like to pursue.
The student should arrange for recommendation letters to be e-mailed directly to the relevant staff member only if the staff member requests recommendation letters to be sent to him/her. An incoming VSP student is expected to carry an ID card when he/she comes to the RRI.
visit http://www.rri.res.in/visitingstudents.html for more details
National centre for biological science, Bengaluru:
Cold spring harbour laboratory:
http://www.cshl.edu/URP/
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places in the world where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community.
Approximately 25 students from around the world will be accepted to the 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects, specifically in
areas of:
Cancer Biology
Neuroscience
Plant Biology
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Macromolecular Structure
The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) provides one of the few places in the world where young people are instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant scientific community.
Approximately 25 students from around the world will be accepted to the 10-week summer program to work with senior Laboratory staff members on independent research projects, specifically in
areas of:
Cancer Biology
Neuroscience
Plant Biology
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics
Macromolecular Structure
NIMHANS:
As most of researchers in biomedical field find difficulty in understanding and doing Statistics for their work, Biostatistics department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences (NIMHANS) has initiated 2 days course on Basic medical statistics and Statistical Package for Social Science software usage. Those who are interested please visit website
http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/conf/events.htm
http://www.nimhans.kar.nic.in/conf/events.htm
http://www.mdrf.in/summer_research.html
The summer training is a sort of research protocol demonstrations in various departments (Cell & Molecular Biology, Biochemistry & Genetics, Tissue culture, Animal lab) along with interactive lectures and discussion. The training would facilitate research aptitude and encourage you to take-up biomedical research as a career. The training has a nominal fee structure of Rs.10,000/- per student and placements will be offered 'first come –first served' basis. Institue advises you to make an advance payment so that it will help their administrative procedures and restrict placements only for 20 students per batch (May 15th – June 15th 2010 & June 15th - July 15th 2010). Advance payment should be made by DD favouring ‘Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, payable at Chennai. Along with the payment, you need to submit your C.V. and bonafide certificate from your HOD.
The deadline for the submission of the application (CV) along with fee is May 10th 2010 (May-June batch) & May 30th 2010 for (June- July batch) . However, as mentioned before, once they enroll 20 students per batch, it would not be possible to accommodate more students. On completion of the summer training, students will be provided with appropriate certificate from the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation. Students outside Chennai need to take care of accommodation themselves. If you need any further clarification contact
Dr. M. Balasubramanyam(drbalu@mdrf.in) or Ms. Sunitha (sunitha@mdrf.in)
Links to Institutions Offering UG resreach prg US:
It may be useful for residents of US. follow this linkhttp://www.the-aps.org/education/ugsrf/sumreslinks.html
Ireland international undergraduate prg.
http://biology.nuim.ie/PURE-UREKA.shtml
Applications are now invited from outstanding undergraduate students entering their final year of studies to undertake a 12-week Research project in either the Departments of Biology or Chemistry at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Maynooth is located 25 km west of Dublin, Ireland. Fourteen positions are available and each successful candidate will receive a bursary of €300 per
week. Financial assistance is also available to overseas students (€300 EU and €800 non-EU) for travel to Ireland. Successful candidates will also participate in events covering a wide-range of related topics (e.g., intellectual property, presentation and scientific writing skills, company visits and career seminars) and a full social programme is in place. Over 50% of participants are likely to come from outside the host institution, so applications are particularly welcome from non-NUI Maynooth and overseas students. High quality accommodation is available. The deadline for receipt of completed applications, including a one-page personal statement outlining why you wish to participate in the programme, and your top 3 project choices, is Friday 12 March 2010 and the programme commences on Tuesday 8 June 2010. We look forward to hearing from you!
PURE SFI-UREKA Site Co-ordinator,
National University of Ireland Maynooth,
Maynooth, Co. Kildare,
Ireland.
Email: pure.ureka@nuim.ie
Royal college of surgeons Ireland:
http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?1nID=93&nID=105&aID=2719
The first RCSI Research Summer School was launched in the college, with 52 undergraduate health sciences students from the Junior and Intermediate Cycles of the Medical School, School of Pharmacy and the School of Physiotherapy, taking part in a structured programme throughout June, July and August. RCSI students from Junior and Intermediate Cycles of the Medical School, School of Pharmacy and the School of Physiotherapy taking part in the inaugural RCSI Research Summer School Organised by Dr. Sarah O’Neill from Molecular and Cellular Therapeutics, the aim of the Research Summer School is to support our undergraduate health sciences students in carrying out research by immersing them into RCSI’s research based community. The programme aims to instil students with a passion for biomedical research and empower them with the skills required to undertake scientific research. Throughout the Research Summer School, students will be introduced to a wide variety of research skills such as project management, the art of making buffers, statistics, DNA analysis techniques, protein immuno-detection and cell culture. Every Friday afternoon, a ‘Discovery Series’ will take place, where researchers from the College will discuss with the students their areas of research. Topics will include Cancer Research, Stroke Models, Epilepsy, Schizophrenia, Drug Design and Clinical Trials. Staff throughout the College from the Alumni Office, Anatomy, Cancer Genetics, Epidemiology, Faculty Office, MCT, Molecular Medicine, Neurology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, the Research Office and Surgery have been involved in bringing the programme together. The Research Summer School has been funded by the Alumni Office, Corporate Donors and the Research Institute.
Summer Programme in Undergraduate Research on Neurology:
http://www.rcsi.ie/index.jsp?nID=1498&pID=129
SPUR-ON 2010 is the fifth SFI UREKA site coordinated at RCSI and Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience (TCIN). SPUR-ON participants will take part in cutting edge neuroscience research, encompassing broad and interdisciplinary methodological approaches. Students will also take part in a programme of science and social activities including journal club, workshops, and social
events. The end of the programme will culminate in a "mini-symposium" where participants will prepare an abstract and present their research as an oral presentation.
Dates: Monday 14th June 2010 until Friday August 20th 2010 - only applicants available to
participate for the entire 10-week duration of the programme will be selected.
Support: Students accepted to SPUR-ON will receive a stipend of €300/week for 10 weeks.
Participants coming from the EU outside Ireland may receive up to €300 towards travel expenses. Participants coming from outside the EU may receive up to €800 towards travel expenses. Students are personally responsible for any necessary travel visas and medical insurance.
How to apply: Selection will be based on a candidate’s enthusiasm and commitment to neuroscience research. Although the projects are neuroscience based, the approaches are multi-disciplinary, therefore will consider applicants from a wide range of undergraduate courses. Students in the final
year of their undergraduate degree and students who already hold a third level degree are NOT eligible. To apply, please submit:
Your C.V. (two pages maximum)
A short statement (one page maximum) on why you wish to partake in SPUR-ON-2010 and rank the three most interesting projects to you.- Projects for SPUR-ON 2010 are available here Two academic letters of recommendation (short letters from undergraduate lecturers and/ or secondary/ high school teachers) stating your suitability to perform scientific research. View sample
reference letter here.
RIKEN summer programme
http://www.brain.riken.go.jp/en/summer/index.html
The RIKEN Brain Science Institute (RIKEN BSI), located just outside Tokyo, Japan, offers a summer program to train advanced students interested in brain function. Applicants may choose either a two-month laboratory internship (Plan A) within a RIKEN BSI laboratory, or participate in an intensive 11-day lecture course (Plan B) featuring a distinguished international faculty. Those participating in the internship may also enroll in the lecture course. Typically, around 45 international students are accepted to the Summer Program each year. Attendees have wide-ranging academic backgrounds and are usually enrolled in graduate courses, or have recently embarked on postdoctoral research. However, candidates holding other positions are encouraged to apply. Attendees usually reside on/near the RIKEN campus, where they have ample opportunity to interact
with invited lecturers, other attendees and RIKEN BSI researchers. Students unable to provide their own financial support will be considered for travel and accommodation bursaries provided by RIKEN BSI. Summer interns will work in a BSI Lab. for two months and participate in the research activities of the host laboratory.
POBE and POCE:
POCE webpage. As part of its Science Outreach Programme, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research has initiated a new programme, Project Oriented Chemical Education (POCE),only for students studying in B. Sc first year (PCM) to explore their potentials, to stimulate genuine interest in science and infuse creativity and scientific temper amongst undergraduate students. The total number of Fellowships offered will be upto 10. Selected students will be given an opportunity to involve in programmes such as lectures, laboratory projects and research. The programme will be conducted during summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. A scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per month will be provided. Students selected are expected to work at the Centre for three such consecutive periods . Where possible, students will be allowed to work in the Centre during mid-semester vacations as well. Specialization in advanced materials will be possible during the last year. After the successful completion of the programme at the end of 3 years, the students will a receive a Diploma in Chemistry from the Centre. Those who complete the POCE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS/PhD programme of the Centre subject to satisfactory performance in the interview.
As part of its Science Outreach Programme, in 2006 the Centre initiated a new program in biology for undergraduate students (only the students who are studying in first year B.Sc) from other institutions. Selected students are exposed to the concepts and methodologies driving integrative research in biology today, through a combination of lectures, laboratory projects and research. The programme will be conducted during the summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks. The total number of Fellowships offered will be up to 10. Scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per month will be provided. Students selected are expected to work at the Centre for three consecutive periods. After the successful completion of the programme at the end of 3 years, the students will a receive a diploma in Biology from the Centre. Where possible, students will be allowed to work in the Centre during mid-semester vacations as well. Specialization in a more focused area or research will be possible during the second and third years. Those who complete the POBE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS/PhD programme of the Centre subject to satisfactory performance in the interview.
