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Research Careers After a B.Sc: Where to Start
From summer research fellowships to integrated PhDs — pathways for science graduates.
Ayesha Khan
Law & Humanities Editor
· 8 min read
Table of contents
From summer research fellowships to integrated PhDs — pathways for science graduates.
Summer fellowships
Science academies and research institutes run competitive summer programmes.
Entrance routes
IISER, IISc and central university PG admissions use national tests.
Build a research profile
One solid project with a good recommendation letter beats many short ones.
Key takeaways
- 1Summer fellowships
- 2Entrance routes
- 3Build a research profile
Admission rules change every cycle. Always verify requirements and dates on the official college or exam portal before applying.
Written by
Ayesha Khan
Law & Humanities Editor
Ayesha writes on CLAT, AILET and humanities programmes, and previously taught at a law school.