Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
IACS Research Internship 2026: Eligibility, Stipend, How to Apply, Dates
Guide to IACS Kolkata 2026 research internships across chemistry, physics, materials, and biology.
Snapshot
Role Overview
Company
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
Role
Research Intern
Location
IACS, Kolkata
Duration
6–8 weeks
Stipend
Expected/Indicative: modest stipend; hostel limited
Work Hours
Full-time on-site
Employment Type
Intern
Experience
Core coursework and lab/project exposure
Fit Check
Eligibility & Skills
Senior UG/PG students in physics/chemistry/materials/biology with research aptitude
B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Tech/M.Tech
Pre-final/final UG or early PG
Per institute norms
IACS Research Internship 2026: Eligibility, Stipend, How to Apply, Dates
Introduction
IACS offers summer research in physics, chemistry, materials, and biology. This guide summarizes eligibility, stipend, and application flow (Expected/Indicative timelines).
Program Overview
On-site 6–8 week projects with faculty mentors, ending in a report/presentation. Stipend often provided; hostel space limited.
Domains Offered
- Physical/organic/inorganic chemistry
- Condensed matter and spectroscopy
- Materials and nanoscience
- Biological sciences
Eligibility
- Senior UG/PG with strong fundamentals
- SOP aligned to a faculty group; transcript and references help
How to Apply
- Check IACS internship/call page. 2) Identify faculty groups and craft a focused SOP. 3) Submit CV, transcript, SOP; follow up professionally.
FAQs
- Paid? Expected/Indicative: modest stipend; confirm in offer.
- Remote? On-site only.
- CGPA bar? High CGPA preferred; domain fit matters.