Vigyan Vidushi (Physics) Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, and Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE-TIFR) are organizing a summer school in physics for women students enrolled in the 1st year of an M.Sc. course in physics, 4th year of a B.S./ B.Sc. (Physics) course, or 4th year of an integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. programme in physics. It will provide an exposure to advanced research topics and opportunities for students to embark on a career in physics. An unique opportunity to be taught, inspired and mentored by eminent women scientists. Vigyan Vidushi (Physics) [VV2026-Physics] is a three-week programme for women students in the first year of their two-year M.Sc. degree in physics, the fourth year of their 4-yr B.S./B.Sc./B.Sc. (Physics) degree, or the fourth year of their Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. degree in physics. This programme will provide these students an exposure to advanced physics topics and research opportunities, and encourage them to take up research in physics as a career option. The students will also get an opportunity to be taught, inspired, and mentored by successful women scientist role models. The programme for 2026 will be held fully in-person over three weeks at HBCSE/TIFR, Mumbai. Selected students are expected to participate for the full duration of the programme. Highlights Advanced physics summer school Courses in contemporary theoretical and experimental physics Innovative experiments lectures by eminent women scientists Interactive mentoring sessions Intro to physics education research Important Dates Last Date of Application: March 12, 2026 23:59 hrs Referee Recommendations: Accepted till March 14, 2026 23:59 hrs Tentative Programme Dates: Monday, 25 May to Saturday, 13 June, 2026 Logistics and Support Lectures and experimental sessions will be held at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) in Mumbai. All participants will be provided travel support. For travel by train or bus, return train fare (maximum up to AC 3-tier) or equivalent will be fully reimbursed. For travel by air, partial support at a flat rate, depending on the distance, may be provided, subject to funding constraints (participants will be required to bear the amount above the flat rate, if any). Accommodation and meals will be provided, free of cost, at the HBCSE campus for the duration of the programme. Structure of Programme The programme will have about five courses, which will typically consist of lectures in the morning, and tutorials in the afternoon. Students may be divided into smaller groups during the tutorials. In the experimental physics course, students will be exposed to advanced experimental techniques and encouraged to perform innovative experiments. In addition, there will be interactive sessions on problem-solving and physics education research. There will be opportunities for visits to research laboratories at TIFR, Colaba and GMRT, Narayangaon. While some of the courses will focus on strengthening basic understanding of physics essentials, most of the courses will be on topics that may not be normally covered in M.Sc. classes in a University. Even when the topics may be common, the elements of research or unique perspectives of active researchers will be essential parts of the courses. The courses are expected to lead to a review of current research in the area towards the end. In addition to the regular courses, the VV programme will have the following unique features: Special Lectures by Women Scientists Ample opportunities for interacting with subject experts, including many women scientists Special mentoring sessions dealing with gender-related issues, generally in the evenings Exposure to Physics Education Research For more details, visit Vigyan Vidushi (Physics) Source: Vigyan Vidushi (Physics)