Summer Training Program 

Summer Training Program 2026
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CSIR-CCMB) invites online applications for the Summer Training Program 2026.

The program is open to the following students from all branches of life science studying at any Indian University/ College/ Research Institute.

1. M.Sc./ M.Tech/ M.Pharm Program: Students admitted in 2025 (who completed the first year of M.Sc./ M.Tech/ M.Pharm are eligible).
2. B.Tech./ B.Pharm Program: Students admitted in 2023 (who completed three years of B. Tech are eligible).
3. Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech or B.Sc-M.Sc. or BVSc: Students who completed the 8th semester (or four years of their study are eligible)
4. MBBS/ BDS students who have completed three years of study are eligible.
5. B.Sc in Biosciences 4years program: Students admitted in 2023 (who completed three years of B.Sc are eligible)

Note: 3 years B.Sc program students are not eligible

It is not a conventional classroom lecture-based training program. Instead, each selected candidate/ trainee will be assigned to a CCMB staff scientist who will supervise/ mentor them during their stay. Each student is expected to execute a small project work under the guidance of the scientist. A lecture series on popular science topics, scientific ethics, good laboratory practices, and opportunities in life sciences will be organized for the students. At the end of the program, students must submit a ‘Project Report’ of the work done and be required to make a poster presentation. The program mainly intends to give students real-time exposure/ hands-on experience in research.

Although efforts are made to consider the ‘statement of purpose/ research interest’ of the selected students (while assigning to different Scientists), it is generally not possible as the allotments are mainly based on the availability of working place(s) in individual laboratories. Therefore, students should be ready to work in any laboratory of CCMB, if selected, irrespective of their stated research interest.

An authorization letter from the HOD/ DEAN of the Institute/ University/ College for the Summer Program- 2026 should be submitted online. The names of the selected candidates will be posted on the CCMB website. It may be noted that no separate intimation would be sent to any candidate, and thus, all applicants are expected to check the ‘selection list’ on CCMB website and send their consent.

CCMB will not provide accommodation. Students have to make arrangements for their stay during the training period.

Important points to note

1. Applications for Summer Program 2026 MUST be submitted ONLINE only.
2. The duration of the program is 60 days (~eight weeks). All candidates selected for the program must spend 60 days in CCMB without any break.
3. Application of the candidate mentioning less than 60 days tenure in the HOD/ Authorization letter will not be considered.
4. Requests/ applications for the program sent before this notification will not be considered. Any such candidate MUST apply again using the prescribed application form.
5. Students must upload copies of marks/ grades obtained from 10th standard till date. In case the marks sheet/ grades for the 2nd semester (or first year) of M.Sc, M.Tech and M.Pharm, 6th semester (last semester of pre-final year) of B.Tech, 8th semester (last semester of pre-final year) of Integrated B.Tech - M.Tech, 8th semester (four years) of B.Sc-M.Sc, the third year of MBBS/ BDS, three years of B.Sc (4-year B.Sc. Biosciences) are unavailable at the time of application submission, they MUST upload a certificate from the college/ institute that they have appeared for the exams and the results are awaited.
6. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
7. Academic excellence and a Statement of purpose (SOP) will be considered to select the candidates. However, the average chance of selection is less than 10% as the number of applications we receive is usually high against few scientists.
8. The institute’s decision regarding the selection of candidates shall be final.
9. Canvassing in any form and bringing in any political or otherwise influence will be treated as disqualifying.
10. All candidates are required to furnish an authorization letter from the Head of the Department/ DEAN in the prescribed format.

Disclaimer: The data generated as part of the summer training program will be solely the copyright of the CCMB and cannot be reproduced in any form without prior permission from the supervisor.

For any queries, please send email to stp-ccmb@ccmb.res.in

Format of Authorization Letter , 15KB, Online Application