Organization : International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Fellowship Name : ICTS - S. N. Bhatt Memorial Excellence Fellowship Program 2018
Applicale For : Undergraduate Students Of Science, Mathematics And Engineering
Application Deadline : 15 January 2018

Website : https://www.icts.res.in/opportunitie...r-program-2018
Download Poster : http://www.indianjobtalks.com/upload...NBhatt2018.pdf
Apply Here : https://forms.icts.res.in/summer-program/

ICTS - S. N. Bhatt Memorial Excellence Fellowship Program 2018 :
** International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru invites applications from academically bright and motivated students for the ICTS - S. N. Bhatt Memorial Excellence Fellowship Program in the summer of 2018.

** This program offers a unique opportunity to undergraduate/masters students of Science and Engineering to work with faculty and post-doctoral fellows of the Centre and to participate in research at the frontiers of knowledge.

Eligibility :
** Undergraduate students of science, mathematics and engineering, who are in their third, fourth or fifth year of the program are eligible to apply. Exceptional undergraduates in their second year may also apply. Masters degree students and those who have completed their undergraduate are also welcome to apply.

How to apply :
** Interested candidates should apply online with their CV and relevant details. The applicants also need to arrange at least two recommendation letters. Applications will be normally reviewed around February/March every year (deadline for application: 15 January 2018).

Contact Address :
Survey No. 151, Shivakote,
Hesaraghatta Hobli,
Bengaluru - 560 089, India.
+91 80 6730 6000, +91 80 4653 6000
info [at] icts . res . in

Visitor Guidelines :
For international participants :
Visa: Please ensure that you have a valid visa for your trip to India. You may contact the office (Visitor/ Program) for further details.
Vaccinations: Check with your doctor whether you need any!
Medical Insurance: Check for appropriate medical insurance.

Logistic and local hospitality :
Accommodation :
** Accommodation will be provided at the ICTS guesthouse (Phone number: +91 80 4653 6400 / +91 80 6730 6400)
** Please note that ICTS is on the outskirts of the Bengaluru city. ICTS campus coordinates are available here.

Local transport :
By train/ bus :
** Visitors arriving by train / bus may arrive at the IISc campus (opposite JRD Tata Memorial Library - in the parking lot: coordinates. Please visit - How to reach IISc. There is a frequent shuttle service of the Centre which connects the campus to the IISc, NCBS and RRI. The schedule is available here

By air :
** Visitors arriving at the Bengaluru International Airport (also referred to as Kempegowda International Airport) may contact M/s. Akbar Travels Desk at the airport upon arrival and inform them you have to visit ICTS. They will arrange a cab for you, for which you need to pay about INR 1600 (~ USD 25) when you reach ICTS. Alternatively, you can board the KIAS bus from airport (schedule) and get down at Mekhri circle and reach IISc which is about three kilometers, and then you can board the ICTS shuttle which runs between IISC and ICTS. Contact us on +91 80 6730 6000/6041 or +91 80 4653 6000/6041 if you face any difficulties.

** Please keep a copy of your travel tickets and boarding passes in case you are eligible for reimbursement from ICTS and contact the visitor's / program office once you are on campus.
** The visitor / program office will share the logistic information before your arrival.
** Please contact the respective office in case you need any help (+91 80 6730 6000 / +91 80 4653 6000).

Other facilities at ICTS :
** There is a Central Bank of India ATM in the campus near the canteen.

Cycling :
** You may borrow a bicycle to explore the surroundings of the ICTS campus. Please contact the security officer in the security block near the main entrance gate for this.
** Please collect your helmet and cycling route map.

** Do not leave your bicycle unattended.
** Be cautious of animals including snakes, especially during evenings.
** In case of any emergency, please call the security block at +91 80 6730 6100 / +91 80 4653 6100.
** As ICTS is located in the outskirts, exploring the surroundings after sunset is not considered safe.

Coordinates for easy navigation :
** ICTS campus coordinates, IISc coordinates, Hessarghatta Lake coordinates