CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad invites applications for Summer Training Programme 2026
Hyderabad: The CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) has officially opened its doors for the Summer Training Programme 2026. This highly sought-after residency is designed to transition students from classroom theory to real-time laboratory research, providing a front-row seat to the frontiers of modern biology.
Programme highlights
Selected trainees will be embedded within a CCMB research group, working directly under a staff scientist. The programme is not just about lab work; it features:
Project execution: Every student completes a dedicated mini-research project.
Skill building: Special lectures on scientific ethics, good laboratory practices (GLP), and career opportunities.
Academic finale: Submission of a formal ‘Project Report’ and a poster presentation of findings.
Key eligibility criteria
The programme is open to Indian students from all branches of Life Sciences.
Note: Traditional 3-year BSc students are not eligible.
| Category | Eligibility Requirement |
| Postgraduates | MSc/MTech/MPharm (Completed 1st year/Admitted 2025) |
| Undergraduates | BTech/BPharm (Completed 3 years/Admitted 2023) |
| Integrated Courses | BTech-MTech / BSc-MSc (Completed 8th sem / 4 years) |
| Professional Degrees | MBBS/BDS (Completed 3 years) |
| 4-Year BSc | BSc Biosciences (Completed 3 years/Admitted 2023) |
Important dates to remember
- Application deadline: March 10, 2026 (by 6:00 PM)
- Selection list announcement: April 1, 2026 (On CCMB Website)
- Confirmation deadline: April 15, 2026
- Programme window: May 15 – June 15, 2026 (Mandatory 60-day stay)
Application essentials
Applicants must submit their forms online at ccmb.res.in. Selection is strictly based on academic excellence and a Statement of Purpose (SOP). A mandatory authorisation letter from the candidate's Head of Department (HOD) or Dean is required, specifically mentioning the 60-day availability.
Note: CCMB does not provide on-campus accommodation. Selected candidates must arrange their own boarding and lodging in Hyderabad for the duration of the 8-week programme.