Raman Research Institute (RRI) The Raman Research Institute was founded in 1948 by the Indian physicist and Nobel Laureate, Sir C V Raman, to continue his studies and basic research after he retired from the Indian Institute of Science. Sir C V Raman served as its director, carrying on his personal research until his demise in 1970. It was funded personally by him and with donations from private sources. The Raman Research Institute is now an autonomous research institute engaged in research in basic sciences. In 1972, the RRI was restructured to become an aided autonomous research institute receiving funds from the Department of Science and Technology of the Government of India. A set of Regulations and Bye-Laws were framed for its administration and management. Today, the main areas of research at the Institute are Astronomy & Astrophysics, Light & Matter Physics, Soft Condensed Matter, and Theoretical Physics. Radio Astronomy Winter School (RAWS) Radio Astronomy Winter School (RAWS), a Hands-on Radio Astronomy Winter School is conducted at Gauridibanur Radio Observatory. Course Duration 16th February 2026 to 28th February 2026 Venue Gauridibanur Radio Observatory ,Raman Research Institute Eligibility Criteria This school is primarily intended for undergraduate students in their second and third year of study, majoring in Physics with interests in observational Radio Astronomy, X-Ray astronomy, Cosmology, and related fields. A small number of highly motivated Engineering undergraduates can also be considered. Selected number of Outstation students will be reimbursed II class train fare. Accommodation will be provided for outstation participants at our on-campus guest house and in nearby external accommodation. Women candidates will be given first preference for on-campus guest house accommodation. Deadline for Application January 26, 2026 Announcement of Acceptance January 31, 2026 Course Details Introductory Lectures in Astronomy, Practical Training in Radio Astronomy Observation, Data Analysis, and Introduction to ML for Data Analysis. For more details, visit https://www.rri.res.in/meetings/radio-astronomy-winter-school Source: https://www.rri.res.in/meetings/radio-astronomy-winter-school