Sponsor

Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

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IISc Program Webinar
Canadian faculty, researchers, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are invited to attend an information session on the two IISc funding opportunities. This session will provide participants with a better understanding of the opportunities, eligibility requirements and application process and offer the chance to ask questions directly to IISc representatives.

September 22, 2026 
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET. 
Please register in advance via this registration link [1]. 

Description

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Visiting Faculty/Researcher/Students Programs opportunity supports the outbound mobility of interns and faculty from Canadian universities and research institutes to Bengaluru with funding from IISc. 

There are two offerings currently available with IISc:

• International visiting faculty program

• Short-term visiting program for students/researchers

Eligibility

International visiting faculty program 

Full-time faculty members at all levels — Assistant Professor (AP), Associate Professor (AcP) and Professor (P) — affiliated with any Canadian academic university. Applicants must be a Canadian foreign national or an Overseas Citizen of India.

Short-term visiting program for students/researchers

Postgraduate students (Masters/PhD) and postdoctoral fellows affiliated with any Canadian university

Funding Availability

International visiting faculty program 

Provided directly by the IISc to successful applicants: Monthly honorarium on par with IISc faculty in Indian Rupees (Assistant Professor: 100 000 INR; Associate Professor: 150 000 INR; Professor: 200 000 INR) + round-trip economy-class airfare. Can be provided with the campus accommodation on availability and payment basis.

Short-term visiting program for students/researchers

Provided directly by the IISc to successful applicants: Monthly fellowship on par with IISc students/researchers in Indian Rupees (Masters: 12 400 INR; PhD: 37 000 INR to 42,000 INR; Postdocs: 60 000 INR). On-campus accommodations may be available for rent.

Indirect Costs

0%

Project Duration

International visiting faculty program 

Minimum three months (90 days) and up to one year (within the IISc academic year – August 1 to July 31)

Short-term visiting program for students/researchers

Minimum three months (90 days) and up to one year (within the IISc academic year – August 1 to July 31)

How to Apply

International visiting faculty program  [2]

Applications can be submitted through the host faculty/department at IISc or to the Office of International Relations. It must consist of the 
applicant’s CV with the list of selected publications, summary of the various activities/programs planned during the IISc visit (1–2 pages) and passport copy.

Short-term visiting program for students/researchers [2]

Visiting students/researchers must identify the host faculty/department at IISc and submit their application to the Office of International Relations. It must consist of the applicant’s CV, summary of the research work planned during the IISc visit (1–2 pages), a recommendation letter from the home institute/supervisor and passport copy.