Join us

There are no staff vacancies at the moment, but here are some other ways to collaborate/work with us.

Student Internships

Students pursuing their undergraduate /postgraduate (in any subject) are welcome to apply for internships (1-3 months). Students can undertake their own projects or assist on-going projects at the D&T lab. Acceptance into the internship programme at HBCSE is partly determined by availability of accommodation at the centre. So do write to us in advance by March/April. 
Internships slots are usually available in May-June and October-November.

What is expected in the internship application ?
Send your updated resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a Statement of Purpose (SOP). The SOP should tell us why you are keen to join the Design and Technology Education group for your internship, and how it aligns with your future goals. You are also required to share any project ideas that you wish to undertake during the internship. Lastly, mention the preferred dates of internship and whether accommodation is required during this period.

Write to:
dnte [at] hbcse [dot] tifr [dot] res [dot] in

Short term Visitors

Students and teachers can apply for a short term visitor positions. You can undertake your own project or assist in the on-going projects of the D&T programme. Applications for Short term visitors are accepted all year round.

What is expected in the STV application ?
Send your updated resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a Statement of Purpose (SOP). The SOP should tell us why you are keen to join the Design and Technology Education group for your visitorship, and how it aligns with your future goals. You are also required to share any project ideas that you wish to undertake during the visitorship. Lastly, mention the preferred dates of visitorship and whether accommodation is required during this period.

Write to:
dnte [at] hbcse [dot] tifr [dot] res [dot] in

PhD Programme

If you want to enroll in HBSCS’s Graduate School, and pursue a PhD in Science Education, visit: http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate-school. For queries, write to HBCSE Dean’s Office at

hbcdean [at] hbcse [dot] tifr [dot] res [dot] in

Post-doctoral Fellows and Senior Visiting fellows

Applications are welcome from competent and committed natural and social scientists, teachers and communicators holding a PhD degree and are looking to contribute in areas relating (and not limited) to: Design and Technology Education, Science Technology and Society studies, Socio cultural issues in education, Gender and science, Curricula and Material development, Teacher Professional Development etc.  Applications are accepted all year round.
Write to:
vf [at] hbcse [dot] tifr [dot] res [dot] in

savital [at] hbcse [dot] tifr [dot] res [dot] in

hbcdean [at] hbcse [dot] tifr [dot] res [dot] in