Hosted at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) in Bangalore, the PRISM Fellowship is a 2-month immersive, residential fully-funded research programme designed to nurture the next generation of life science researchers from underrepresented and marginalised backgrounds in India.
The PRISM Fellowship, a collaboration between Project EduAccess and NCBS Bangalore, offers a comprehensive research experience, equipping selected Fellows with skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities essential for academic and professional success in STEM fields. Fellows will receive:
✅ Hands-on Research: Work on cutting-edge projects in NCBS laboratories.
✅ Expert Mentorship: Receive guidance from leading scientists and faculty.
✅ Academic Skill Development: Participate in structured training sessions on academic and research skills.
✅ Networking & Exposure: Engage with top researchers and attend NCBS seminars.
✅ Financial Support: Accommodation and a stipend for living expenses.
Applications close at 11.59 pm IST on Sunday, 19 April 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for virtual interviews in the first/ second week of May 2026. The Fellowship will begin on Monday, 1 June 2026 and conclude on Friday, 31 July 2026.
Please apply for the PRISM Fellowship by filling this Application Form only if you meet the eligibility criteria below. You are eligible to apply if:
(i) you are currently pursuing a master's degree or are currently in the fourth year of a four-year bachelor’s degree, the third year of a three-year bachelor’s degree, or the third to fifth year of an integrated/ dual degree in any science subject, and will remain so for the duration of the fellowship,
(ii) you are disadvantaged due to social position, economic barriers, geography, or similar factors, and
(iii) you are passionate about life sciences, particularly developmental biology, genetics, ecology, neurobiology and bioinformatics.
We strongly encourage applications from students from underrepresented and marginalised communities in STEM, particularly SC, ST, OBC, PwD, religious minorities, women and gender minorities and Northeast India communities.
If you meet the eligibility criteria specified above, we encourage you to apply to be a PRISM Fellow. Before filling this Application Form, please have the following details ready:
1) Personal Information, including contact details, permanent address, education level of your parents, family income, etc.
2) Information about your Educational Background, including your school information, college/ university degree, medium of instruction, etc.
3) Supporting Information, including your CV, statements on your motivations and reasons for applying to the PRISM Fellowship, and your research interests, etc.
All applicants will hear back on the status of their applications by email.
1) Please fill the form with utmost care as you can't edit your responses after submission. Similarly, you can't submit the form multiple times either.
2) Providing incorrect information may lead to your removal from the PRISM Fellowship. Therefore, we ask that you fill out this form carefully.
Note for Applicants:(i) Information collected through this form will be processed and used as per our
Privacy Policy and solely for the purposes of selecting Fellows for the PRISM Fellowship. You can withdraw your information at any time by emailing us at
info@projecteduaccess.com.
(ii) For clarifications or help with filling this form out, please email us at
info@projecteduaccess.com. We will try to respond within a week.
