IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Job Description

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, invites applications for its IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowships (IPDF) across biological, chemical, physical and mathematical sciences, electrical and computer sciences, mechanical sciences and interdisciplinary centres. The fellowship includes a Rs 2 lakh annual research grant, and foreign nationals can apply.

At a glance

• Scheme: IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF)
• Where: A specific IISc department or centre, Bengaluru
• Pay: INR 80,000 per month (consolidated) plus applicable HRA, and a research grant of Rs 2 lakh a year
• Duration: One year; an extension for an additional year will be considered after evaluation
• Who: Indian nationals, Overseas Citizens of India and foreign nationals
• Apply by: No closing date is given on the page

IISc postdoc fellowships are institute-funded, so fellows choose a host faculty member and department rather than applying to one project. The research grant covers consumables and travel, which gives fellows room to start their own line of work.

Departments and centres you can apply to

• Biological Sciences: Biochemistry, Ecological Sciences, Neuroscience, Microbiology and Cell Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Developmental Biology and Genetics
• Chemical Sciences: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Materials Research Centre, Organic Chemistry, Solid State and Structural Chemistry
• Physical and Mathematical Sciences: High Energy Physics, Instrumentation and Applied Physics, Mathematics, Physics
• Electrical, Electronics and Computer Sciences, and Mechanical Sciences (including Aerospace, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, Earth Sciences, Civil, Chemical, Materials and Mechanical Engineering)
• Interdisciplinary centres, including Bioengineering, Nano Science and Engineering, Computational and Data Sciences, Climate Change, Energy, Water and Cyber-Physical Systems

Eligibility

• Ph.D. with First Class or equivalent in the preceding degree and a good academic record throughout
• Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may apply with proof of submission
• Preferably under 32 years of age at the time of applying

Candidates selected before defending their thesis receive INR 50,000 plus HRA and no research grant until they share the Ph.D. degree certificate or provisional certificate; the total appointment is still one year. Just meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee selection, and the fellowship is non-transferable. Rolling programme: there is no closing date. ResearchJobs.in will re-check this listing on 12 October 2026.

Pay and duration

• INR 80,000 per month (consolidated) plus applicable HRA
• Research grant of Rs 2 lakh a year
• One year, with an additional year considered after evaluation

How to apply

First find an IISc faculty member willing to host you and obtain their consent in writing, then apply through the IISc Institute Post-Doc application portal, choosing the specific department or centre. Candidates are encouraged to contact the chair of their preferred department for more information.

Key dates

• No closing date is given; screening and interviews are arranged by the institute

Please read the official IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship page before applying, and browse more postdoctoral fellowships on ResearchJobs.in.