National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has 2 opportunities for children on WiWit, each checked before listing.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Opportunities from National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) Programme
by National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
NIAS runs the National Programme for identifying and mentoring gifted children (ages 0–18), known as the NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) programme.
What your child could gain:
NIAS Maiya Prodigy Fellowship Programme
by National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
Pan-India gifted education fellowship awarding INR 50,000 plus multi-year mentorship to academically exceptional students who complete Grade 10 with strong performance.
What your child could gain:
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- Contact details
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About
The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is a multidisciplinary research institute located on the campus of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru. NIAS was conceived and founded in 1988 by the late J.R.D. Tata to advance integrated research across the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, and to bring this research into national policy and education conversations. Within its School of Social Sciences, NIAS anchors the National Programme on Identification and Mentoring of Gifted Children (popularly known as NIAS-EGT), a long-running initiative that focuses on identifying and supporting gifted and talented children from ages 0-18 across urban and rural India. The programme works through observation-based identification, mentoring, summer and winter workshops, residential workshops in rural and tribal contexts, and structured advanced learning centres. NIAS-EGT was initiated in 2011 with support from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). The programme is led by NIAS faculty and supported by mentors drawn from academic and industry backgrounds across India.
Affiliations
Programs Offered
- NIAS Education for the Gifted and Talented (NIAS-EGT) general programme
- Advanced Learning Centres (ALC) for grades 6-7
- MAIYA PRODIGY Fellowship
- Summer and winter workshops
- Rural and tribal residential workshops
Achievements
- Pioneered the development of Indian protocols for identifying gifted children, incorporating socio-cultural factors for urban, rural, and Adivasi communities, moving beyond traditional psychological measurements.
- Successfully trained over 2000 urban and rural teachers from various states across India in gifted education methodologies.
- Developed comprehensive teacher training manuals in English and Kannada, along with robust mentoring frameworks and resources to support gifted children.
- Contributed to the standardization of Indian norms for key assessment tools like the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking (TTCT) and Raven's Progressive Matrices (RPM).
- Implemented the NIAS-MAIYA PRODIGY Fellowship, providing crucial financial and mentoring support to talented students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those making critical higher education and career choices.
Leadership
- J.R.D. Tata, Founder (National Institute of Advanced Studies)
Frequently asked questions
- What does National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) offer for children?
- National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) has 2 opportunities for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) opportunities?
- On National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)'s own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)?
- Yes. WiWit checked National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)'s identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)'s official source before they are listed.
- Where is National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) based?
- National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
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Contact Information
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 1988
- Opportunities
- 2 on WiWit
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