Register now for the One Day as a Scientist Programme by CSIR scheduled to take place from May 13-16, 2025.
About the Programme
The Hon’ble Prime Minister and President CSIR, Shri Narendra Modi, in his 119th Mann Ki Baat on 23rd February 2025 had suggested students to “spend a day as a scientist” and experience what it feels to be one.
CSIR, through its Jigyasa programme, has been implementing laboratory visits and scientist-student connect programmes. Right from the inception of the Jigyasa programme, few CSIR laboratories have been implementing programme like
- Be a Scientist
- Shadow a scientist
- Young Innovator Program etc.
Takeaways
Taking the direction of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, CSIR is celebrating 13th-17th May 2025 week as “One Day as a Scientist” week across CSIR laboratories under its Jigyasa programme. Online registration and slot booking portal will be developed in partnership with IIT-Bombay in the CSIR Jigyasa VL Platform. This celebration of science is focused on providing students with:
- Immersive scientific hands-on experimentation
- Interaction with scientists and researchers
- Experience cutting-edge facilities
By providing students an opportunity to directly interact with CSIR laboratories, “One Day as a Scientist” fosters a deeper understanding of how science impacts society and drives technological advancements. Each of the CSIR laboratory may accommodate 75-100 students each day based on their capacity to handle students. Overall, nearly 10,000 students are expected to benefit from the “One Day as a Scientist” programme five-day celebrations across CSIR.
Proposed Activities
- Facility visits
- DIY experimentation
- Discussion and interaction with scientists
- Popular talk
- Fun activities
Timeline
| Action Items | Timelines |
|---|---|
| Student registration for the programme | 28th April- 2nd May, 2025 |
| One Day as a Scientist Celebration Week | 13th – 17th May, 2025 |
Implementation Mechanism
Please note: each day of the One Day as a Scientist, only 3000 slots will be made available for booking. Once the 3000 number is reached for a day, booking will be closed for that day.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- The participating students will be required to bring a printed copy of the entry ticket issued online.
- Students need to bring a valid ID proof (Aadhar card, school I-card etc.) for cross verification.
- Students will also be required to bring in the filled consent form and submit to the visiting labs.
- Students may please note that no TA/DA or accommodation shall be entertained/ provided by CSIR.
Benefits for the Students
This initiative will combine the exposure-based learning model of the CSIR JIGYASA program with the Prime Minister’s vision, fostering scientific temper and curiosity among school students. Some of the anticipated outcomes are:
- The school students shall be exposed to the research environment.
- Students gain access to a national facility like CSIR and get an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and researchers.
- Giving scientific exposure and mentorship to the students through hands-on experimentation.
How to Register?
Interested participants can register through this link.
Deadline
The deadline for registration is May 17, 2025.
