IISc Bengaluru Hosts Free Elite STEM Research—Class XI Apply by Feb 6!
Dream of diving into cutting-edge science at India’s premier research institute? The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru is calling all Class XI stars for the Research Science Initiative India (RSI-India) 2026—a fully free, six-week summer immersion sponsored by the Adani Group. Modelled after MIT’s legendary RSI, this elite program transforms top students into real researchers. Deadline: February 6, 2026. Spots for just 35 prodigies are filling fast!
Imagine arriving at IISc’s lush campus in late May: Week 1 kicks off with intensive STEM courses taught by world-class professors. Then, you’re paired with an IISc mentor for hands-on research—tackle quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech breakthroughs, or robotics frontiers. Live on campus, network at the Palsamudram Lecture Series with Nobel-level speakers, and cap it off with your own paper and symposium talk. No tuition, no travel hassles, everything’s covered for Indian citizens in Class XI (or just-started XII).
This isn’t summer camp; it’s a launchpad. Past RSI alums (global version) boast PhDs at Harvard, startups worth millions. RSI-India, now in its second year, builds that legacy locally—fostering India’s next Kalpana Chawla or A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Selection? Brutal but fair: Stellar academics, personal essays, STEM achievements, rec letters, transcripts. A joint CEE-IISc panel picks winners.
Why now? NEP 2020 demands research skills; with 2026’s AI/robotics boom, this is your edge. One 2025 participant gushed: “From textbook nerd to publishing a paper—IISc changed everything.” Schools nationwide are buzzing CBSE toppers, ATL whizzes, Olympiad champs, apply solo (no school noms).
Parents, educators: This levels the playing field, rural or urban, public or private, merit rules. Ties perfectly to Atal Tinkering Labs and Haryana’s STEM surge, prepping kids for global challenges.
How to Apply: Hit cee.org/RSI_India—extended deadline Feb 20 in some updates, but act by Feb 6 for safety. Prep your story: Why STEM? What problem burns you? Bonus: Aligns with World Robot Olympiad India hype.
Don’t sleep on this—India’s future scientists start here. Applied yet? Drop your research dreams below!
