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The Archives at NCBS calls for applications for flagship programme

Apply now for NCBS's PAST program, supporting digital preservation of at-risk archival material in STEM; deadline is October 23.

The  Archives at NCBS calls for applications for flagship programme

The 12-month flagship programme supports digital preservation and enables digital access to at-risk archival material.

Updated - September 21, 2026 05:50 pm IST - Bengaluru

A view of National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

The Archives at NCBS invites applications for the second cohort of the Program for the Archiving of Science and Technology (PAST), a 12-month flagship programme that supports digital preservation and enables digital access to at-risk archival material.

As part of PAST, which focuses on under-represented and marginalised histories in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEM), participants will have access to year-long training, funding support, expert input and guidelines, skill development exercises, and more.

The appllication deadline for PAST is 23 October. To know more, log into https://archives.ncbs.res.in/past27

Published - September 21, 2026 05:49 pm IST

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