IIS

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Indian Institute of Science•Not specified•Deadline: Not specified•Posted 2026-10-28

Pay / salary (as stated)

Selected Candidates will receive a consolidated fellowship of INR 80,000 per month plus applicable HRA. In addition, they will receive a research grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs per year.

Number of posts

Not specified

Minimum Qualification

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 by providing proof of thesis submission. Candidates should preferably be less than 32 years of age at the time of applying.; Duration; The duration of the fellowship is one year. An extension for an additional year will be considered after evaluation.

Position Overview

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a premier institute of higher education with a rich legacy of fundamental scientific contributions and the application of its research findings for the benefit of society.

Departments / subjects with vacancies

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.Further details about the various departments and interdisciplinary centres, faculty profiles, academic programs, and areas of research are available at the departmental websites and also at (www.iisc.ac.in).

Eligibility (as stated in the advertisement)

Required qualifications

All posts	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 by providing proof of thesis submission. Candidates should preferably be less than 32 years of age at the time of applying.
All posts	Duration
All posts	The duration of the fellowship is one year. An extension for an additional year will be considered after evaluation.

Pay, type and location

Salary: Selected Candidates will receive a consolidated fellowship of INR 80,000 per month plus applicable HRA. In addition, they will receive a research grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs per year.

How to apply

Apply mode: By e-mail
E-mail: office.divdeans@iisc.ac.in

Candidates must first contact a faculty member in the Institute who is willing to host the candidate. A consent letter or consent email is required from the faculty member as a part of the application package. Candidates should apply online using the Post-Doctoral application portal. The following documents are required along with the application. (A) Curriculum Vitae with a list of all publications. (B) PDF files of at least two and up to five important publications. (C) Proposed research plan (up to 500 words). (D) Consent letter or email from faculty member. Please get in touch with the faculty member directly and obtain the consent of the faculty member for hosting you, before applying to the portal. (E) PDF file of PhD degree certificate, or provisional PhD degree awarded certificate, or PhD thesis submitted certificate. (F) Any other relevant information the applicant may want to furnish. (G) Candidates can apply throughout the year. However, applications will be reviewed half-yearly, i.e., with review dates 30 June and 31 December. Candidates whose applications are received on or before these review dates can expect a decision on their application within six weeks of the corresponding review dates. For any further information related to this, please contact: The Office of Deans of Divisions, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560 012. Email: office.divdeans@iisc.ac.in Phone: +91-80-22932478; +91-80-22932286

Selection Process Roadmap

01Candidates must apply on or before the review dates mentioned above. The applications will be screened, and a small subset of applicants will be called for an interview either in person or over video conference before a final decision is made.