16th Bangalore Microscopy course (BMC)

Applications Closed
Application Deadline

30th Apr. 2026

Next course

20- 27th Sep. 2026

๐Ÿ“˜ Overview

The 16th Bangalore Microscopy Course (BMC) will be organized at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore, India during 20th - 27th September 2026.

This course is jointly organized by NCBS, Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (inStem)Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and Tata Institute for Genetics & Society (TIGS).

Taught by world leaders in biological microscopy, the course offers comprehensive didactic and hands-on training in state-of-the-art optical microscopy techniques. Topics will span from basic microscopy to super-resolution imaging. Research seminars detailing applications of light microscopy to address specific biological questions will also be part of the program. Lectures will be complemented by hands-on training in a dedicated teaching laboratory equipped with many state-of-the-art microscopes. 

Over the years, the Bangalore Microscopy Course has become a key meeting point for the Indian and international imaging community, serving as a platform where academia and industry interact, new technologies are introduced and future microscopy leaders are trained.

๐Ÿงพ Key Details

Registration Fee
USD 800 (outside India) INR 20000 (from India)
Deadline

30th Apr. 2026

Application Process

Curriculum Vitae+ Short write-up + one1 recommendation letter

๐Ÿ“ข Announcement

Selected Participants of 16th- BMC

๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Attend

This course is primarily intended for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, although exceptions can be made for junior faculty and talented post-graduate students or undergraduates. Those from the Industry involved in training, application support or research in optical microscopy are also welcome to apply.

๐Ÿ–ฅ Conducted Method

Lectures + Practicals + Hands-on+ Projects

๐ŸŽ“ Certification

Yes