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Applications are invited for the North-East Summer Research Fellowship (NE-SRF) programme launched by JNCASR exclusively for the students and Faculty of the North Eastern Indian states.

Students domicile in the seven sister states of North Eastern India, pursuing Undergraduate & Master's programmes in the Natural/ Mathematical / Engineering /Geo Sciences are eligible to apply.

For more details, please visit: https://www.jncasr.ac.in/academics/fandeprogrammes/programme/nesrf

Last date: 20th June 2026

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, Doimukh.
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology
Tezpur University
IIT Guwahati
Assam University, Silchar
Manipur University Group
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University
North Eastern Hill University
Mizoram University
Nagaland University
Sikkim University
Tripura University

Great minds, great conversations — JNCASR meets with ITC Life Sciences & Technology Centre, Bengaluru, bridging fundamental science with real-world consumer solutions.
JNCASR was pleased to host Dr. V. Vijayakrishnan and his team from ITC on 01 June 2026. Our faculty members have engaged in discussion with the ITC team for research in soft and
dynamic matters, colloids and interfaces; and improved product development for personal care and healthcare. From advanced skin biology tailored to Indian skin phenotypes, to next-generation
biosurfactants that replace petrochemicals, to inorganic nanoparticles for personal care—
We're building a bridge between nature and technology, and look forward to collaborating with ITC.
The session, organized by the Dean of Corporate Affairs, Prof. Kanishka Biswas, and presided over by the President, Prof. Umesh Waghmare, brought together faculty and leadership for
meaningful discussions

Ms. Vaishali Taneja (Ph.D student of Prof. Kanishka Biswas) has been awarded the 2026 Graduate Student Award from the International Thermoelectric Society during the annual ITS meeting in Houston, USA.

This is highly competitive award, and she is the only Indian award winner in the whole 2026 award category in ITS.

The Graduate Student Award from the International Thermoelectric Society recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of thermoelectrics in Ph.D student level worldwide.

https://its.org/2026/04/15/2026-its-award-winners/

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

JNCASR invites applications preferably from women scientists of Indian nationality for ‘YRGCARE–Suniti Solomon Distinguished Faculty Fellowship’, a special faculty position (Assistant Professor) hosted at JNCASR with support from YRGCARE

More details, visit:

YRGCARE-Suniti Solomon Distinguished Faculty Fellowship | Official website of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) is a premier research institution under the aegis of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and Deemed-to-be-University. Known for interdisciplinary research, the Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art re...

JNCASR and TRANE Technologies signed an MoU on 26 May 2026 to collaborate on the development of high-performance thermoelectric materials and devices for converting low-grade waste heat into electricity.

The project will be led by Prof. Kanishka Biswas at JNCASR, with a focus on scaling up the energy-efficient and sustainable materials technologies.

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India

JNCASR invites applications from well-qualified & skilled candidates for the position of Academic ERP Solution Manager on a contract basis. For detailed advertisement & to download the application form, visit https://jncasr.ac.in/openings
Last date to apply: 15 June 2026

As part of World Environment Day 2026 celebrations (15 May-5 June 2026), organized sapling plantation and “Save Environment” activities with children from the Day Care Facility on 18 & 25 May, reaffirming our commitment to a clean, green, sustainable future.

JNCASR designs CLEAR technology to revolutionise protein imaging for cancer detection JNCASR designs CLEAR technology to revolutionise protein imaging for cancer detection

A special colloquium by Prof. Raghavendra Gadagkar, titled “ Can You Understand an Insect Society?” is scheduled on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at JNCASR

Hearty congratulations to Dr Premkumar Senguttuvan JNCASR on receiving the Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany

His exemplary contributions to energy storage materials continue to drive innovation in next-generation battery technologies.

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India