Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine

Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine This is the official page of BRIC-inStem - the Institute of Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore. (http://instem.res.in/)

inStem is funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India, and is part of the larger Bangalore Life Science Cluster. The Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (DBT-inStem) has a research focus on the broad area of stem cell and regenerative biology at the interface of science, engineering and medicine. inStem provides exceptional scientists with the opportunity to unde

rtake ground-breaking research into the fundamental properties of stem cells (mammalian or model organisms) and their utility in creating disease models as well as their applications to drug discovery and the development of cell therapies.

Reminder: Applications for Summer Research Fellowship (SuRF) 2026 close on 1 March. Hurry and apply now! For more info, ...
25/02/2026

Reminder: Applications for Summer Research Fellowship (SuRF) 2026 close on 1 March. Hurry and apply now!

For more info, visit: https://surf.instem.res.in

Department of Biotechnology, India
Bric Dbt

Calling all UG/PG students!

BRIC-inStem is back with another edition of our Summer Research Fellowship ( ) 2026.

If you’re a student considering a career in research, this program is for you! Get a chance to work on a research project for 10 weeks in one of our labs this summer.

Hurry! Applications close on 1 March 2026, 11:59 pm. For more info and eligibility criteria, scan the QR below or visit: https://surf.instem.res.in

Department of Biotechnology, India
Bric Dbt


We are pleased to announce the 2nd edition of Workshop on Transmission Electron Microscopy: Exploring TEM and Cryo-TEM T...
04/02/2026

We are pleased to announce the 2nd edition of Workshop on Transmission Electron Microscopy: Exploring TEM and Cryo-TEM Techniques organised in collaboration with our Blisc India partners.
This workshop offers expert lectures, hands-on tutorials and demos on our state-of-the-art TEM and Cryo-EM platforms.

Date: 7th to 9th April, 2026
Deadline to register: 22nd February 2026
Register here: https://forms.gle/LXsLaHNDoxC673NdA or scan QR below

Department of Biotechnology, India
Bric Dbt
National Centre for Biological Sciences - NCBS
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms

Calling all UG/PG students!  BRIC-inStem is back with another edition of our Summer Research Fellowship ( ) 2026.  If yo...
02/02/2026

Calling all UG/PG students!

BRIC-inStem is back with another edition of our Summer Research Fellowship ( ) 2026.

If you’re a student considering a career in research, this program is for you! Get a chance to work on a research project for 10 weeks in one of our labs this summer.

Hurry! Applications close on 1 March 2026, 11:59 pm. For more info and eligibility criteria, scan the QR below or visit: https://surf.instem.res.in

Department of Biotechnology, India
Bric Dbt


02/02/2026

Hon’ble Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasises that the Union Budget 2026–27 positions as a catalyst for India’s role in the next industrial revolution. With a ₹10,000-crore outlay, the initiative will take India beyond conventional pharmaceuticals into advanced biologics, biosimilars and medical devices, scaling indigenous, cost-effective biomanufacturing.

The Hon’ble Minister also highlights the ₹20,000-crore support for technologies, underscoring the role of biotech-enabled clean solutions in enabling industrial growth aligned with sustainability and circular economy principles.

Read more: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2221778®=3&lang=1&v=3



BRIC DBT
BRIC - National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India | National Brain Research Centre | BRIC-National Institute of Immunology | BRIC - CDFDCDFD | BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology- NIAB| DBT-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology |BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi | Regional Centre for Biotechnology | BRIC - National Centre for Cell Science |Dbt-Ibsd

02/02/2026

The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a strong science-led push with and technologies at its core.

By advancing biomanufacturing beyond conventional pharmaceuticals and scaling clean, climate-resilient industrial solutions, the Budget lays the foundation for Bharat’s emergence as a global hub for innovation-driven, sustainable and high-technology manufacturing.

Read more: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2221778®=3&lang=1&v=3



Dr Jitendra Singh
BRIC DBT
BRIC - National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India | National Brain Research Centre | BRIC-National Institute of Immunology| BRIC - CDFD | BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology- NIAB| DBT-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology|BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi | Regional Centre for Biotechnology | BRIC - National Centre for Cell Science |Dbt-Ibsd

02/02/2026
02/02/2026

It’s GO TIME!

The D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge is OPEN for 4th Month!

Bring your boldest ideas for a better bio-future!

From school students to startups—your ideas can shape Bharat’s bio-future.

⏳ Deadlines:
•⁠ ⁠Category 1 - School Students (VI–XII): 20th February, 5:30 PM
Apply: https://lnkd.in/g8v7t5VP

•⁠ ⁠Category 2 - Students, Researchers, Innovators, and Startups: 20th February, midnight
Apply: https://lnkd.in/g386U7dm

✉️ Email queries at: [email protected]



Dr Jitendra Singh
BRIC DBT
BRIC - National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India | National Brain Research Centre | BRIC-National Institute of Immunology | BRIC - CDFD | BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology- NIAB | DBT-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology |BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi | Regional Centre for Biotechnology | BRIC - National Centre for Cell Science

02/02/2026

The D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge continues to inspire young innovators across Bharat to build circular, clean & sustainable biotech solutions.

We’re delighted to announce the 10 Winning Solutions (Category 2 | Nov 2025) — each set to receive a ₹1 Lakh cash prize and encouraged to submit a full proposal to BIRAC within 3 months for an RDI grant of up to ₹25 Lakhs.

Congratulations to all achievers for their outstanding innovation and commitment to ’s vision for a healthier, sustainable Bharat.

A big thank you to every participant—your ideas reflect the future of India’s biotech innovation. Keep creating, keep innovating!



Dr Jitendra Singh
BRIC DBT
BRIC - National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India | National Brain Research Centre| BRIC-National Institute of Immunology | BRIC - CDFD | BRIC-National Institute of Immunology | BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology- NIAB | DBT-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology | BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute| International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi| Regional Centre for Biotechnology | BRIC - National Centre for Cell Science

27/01/2026

Thank you for the overwhelming response to the
D.E.S.I.G.N. for BioE3 Challenge – 3rd Month!

With 155 students in Category 1 and 566 innovators in Category 2, this journey of innovation continues.

Join us again in the next cycle as we design solutions for a sustainable bio-economy.



Dr Jitendra Singh
BRIC DBT
BRIC - National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India | National Brain Research Centre | BRIC-National Institute of Immunology | BRIC - CDFD | BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology- NIAB | DBT-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology | BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi | Regional Centre for Biotechnology | BRIC - National Centre for Cell Science

27/01/2026

📢 Important Update | EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships (Autumn 2026 Onwards)

The European Molecular Biology Organization ( excellence in life sciences) has announced key updates to its Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme, effective from the Autumn 2026 Selection Round (applications submitted after 23 January 2026, 14:00 CET):

🔹 One candidate per host lab per selection round
🔹 Spring round deadline revised: Fourth Friday of January (from 2026)
🔹 Eligibility expanded: First-author refereed preprints are now accepted as equivalent to publications

🔗 Apply & learn more:
https://embo.org/funding/fellowships-grants-and-career-support/postdoctoral-fellowships/



Dr Jitendra Singh
BRIC DBT
BRIC - National Institute of Plant Genome Research, India | National Brain Research Centre | BRIC-National Institute of Immunology | BRIC - CDFD | BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology- NIAB| BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute | International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi| Regional Centre for Biotechnology | Dbt-Ibsd

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The Institute of Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (DBT-inStem) has a research focus on the broad area of stem cell and regenerative biology at the interface of science, engineering and medicine. inStem provides exceptional scientists with the opportunity to undertake ground-breaking research into the fundamental properties of stem cells (mammalian or model organisms) and their utility in creating disease models as well as their applications to drug discovery and the development of cell therapies. (http://instem.res.in/)