Visiting Students Research Programme
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The Visiting Students Research Programme or VSRP is a summer programme conducted annually during the summer season by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. VSRP is offered in the subjects physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, computer science and astronomy.
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[edit] Subjects
- Mathematics: VSRP Mathematics is conducted in two batches. The programme for the first batch is between May 15th and June 15th, while the programme for the second batch is between June 15th and July 15th. The VSRP Mathematics programme includes attending some lectures as well as a reading task on which the student is expected to give a presentation at the end.
- Biology:
- Physics:
- Chemistry:
- Computer and Systems Sciences:
[edit] Eligibility
The exact eligibility criteria vary from subject to subject.
[edit] Application
[edit] Timelines
The application deadline varies from the last week of January to the second week of February. The deadline may differ from subject to subject.
[edit] Contents of the application
These vary according to the subject.
[edit] Arrangements
[edit] Fare reimbursement
As per TIFR policy, students are reimbursed 1.33 times the second class railway fare, from their institution to Mumbai.
[edit] Accommodation
Students are provided free shared accommodation. Local candidates can also avail of accommodation if they want. While efforts are typically made to accommodate students within the TIFR Guest House, some students are accommodated in other neighbouring areas.
[edit] Stipend
Students are offered Rs. 4000 per month of stay as stipend. They need to use this money towards their meals (which can be had in the TIFR canteens).
