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How our brains recognise black-and-white image patterns?
Priyadarshini Thirunavukkarasu
A recent collaborative study led by researchers from Project Prakash in India and the United States suggests that early visual development in infants starts with poor colour vision, with the brain initially learning to recognise objects based on light intensity (greyscale). The findings from this study have significant implications for understanding both visual development in children and machine vision systems.
Posted on Aug 16, 2024 in Health & Medicine, Neuroscience & Research
Beginnings in Bhopal: Reflections from YIM 2024 (Part II)
Ankita Rathore & Sindhu M
This article is the second in a two-part series reporting on the proceedings of the 16th Young Investigators’ Meeting (YIM 2024) held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, from 11 to 15 March 2024. In the second part of this report, we discuss the takeaways from interactive ‘Ask Us Anything’ panel discussion, insights from the ice-breaker session, and the proceedings from the PDF satellite meeting that followed the YIM 2024.
Posted on Apr 05, 2024 in YIM, Young Investigators & Networking and Collaboration

10 Women, 10 Questions: Madhurima Kahali
Sindhu M & Mohit Nikalje
Madhurima Kahali, marketing team head at Taylor & Francis Group, talks about her experience transitioning from academia to the publishing industry. In this '10 Women, 10 Questions' interview, Kahali discusses her career trajectory, starting from being an editor at a leading global publisher to becoming the head of a marketing team.
Posted on Nov 11, 2024 in Other, Science Communication, Women in Science, Career Development & Ethics
How will BioE3 policy shape the Indian bioeconomy?
Shambhavi Naik
The Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy marks a pivotal moment for India's life sciences sector. By prioritising bio-manufacturing, it aims to drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and job creation. However, its success will depend on sustained funding, regulatory reforms, and the creation of interdisciplinary skill hubs.
Posted on Oct 11, 2024 in Other, Science & Policy

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International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
Moving to Open Access and Open Science
Bernd Pulverer in conversation with Rohini Karandikar
In this webinar, Bernd Pulverer, Head, EMBO Press introduced the concept of Open Access (OA), discussed the purpose and challenges of EMBO's transition to OA and also spoke about OA as a business model.

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International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
EMBO Fellowships & Funding Opportunities
Karin Dumstrei in conversation with Rohini Karandikar
In this informational webinar, Karin Dumstrei discussed EMBO Fellowships and Short-term grants along with selection and eligibility criteria.

Radio PDF
“You just have to believe that you will figure it out“ - Archana Pawar Nayak
Archana Pawar-Nayak in conversation with Arushi Batra
The final episode of our much-loved series is now live.
Join us in this captivating conversation with Archana Pawar Nayak, a postdoctoral researcher at Mahendra Sonawane's Lab at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.

Carbon Chronicles
Meet Ursula Biemann (Deep Weather)
Arushi Batra
Our fourth podcast episode of "Carbon Chronicles" is out now!
Join us as we dive into the world of #sciencessaying with the incredible Ursula Biemann and explore her thought-provoking exhibit, "Deep Weather." Ursula Biemann is an artist, author, and video essayist.

Radio PDF
“Take decisions very wisely and keep the persistence for it in this journey“ - Arpita Ghosh
Arpita Ghosh in conversation with Arushi Batra
Tune in to the 5th episode of the RADIO PDF series. Arpita Ghosh, a postdoc at Abhijit's lab in IIT Bombay shares her journey and current research with us. Explore the ongoing challenge of balancing personal and professional life as a woman in STEM.

Scientist - Microbiology
Foundation for Neglected Disease Research
Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&D organization dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and devices for diseases with a high socio-economic impact. Since its inception in 2014, FNDR has generated a portfolio of …
Closed on 15 November
Scientific Partnerships Manager
American Society for Microbiology
ASM is seeking a dynamic and proactive professional to drive the development of strategic partnerships in India. This individual will play a pivotal role in enhancing ASM's presence in the Indian scientific community, focusing on establishing contacts, orchestrating collaborative events, …
Closed on 30 May

Indo German DST DAAD personnel exchange program
The ’Project-based Personnel Exchange Programme’(PPP) is a bilateral research promotion programme which is the result of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concluded in 1998 between the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). The basic …
Closed on 20 November 2023
Ekalavya-Ignite Travel Grant
Ignite Life Science Foundation
Applications from PhD students in the lifesciences for the funding for travel to international meetings in the JANUARY to MARCH 2024 window. This application window will close on 20 October, 2023. You can apply even if you have not received …
Closed on 19 October 2023

YIM 2020
YIM 2020 was held between 14th-18th February 2020 in Mahabalipuram. For more details, visit the meetings page
Booklet on careers in Indian science
Bidisha Ghosh
An e-booklet introducing a whole range of career options available to students of science in India