National Institute of Science Education and Research
| Motto | Vidyayā'mritamașnute |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Knowledge Imparts Immortality |
| Affiliated University | Homi Bhabha National Institute |
| Aided by | Department of Atomic Energy |
| Type | Research Institution |
| Established | 6 September 2007 |
| Chairman | Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) & Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Mumbai |
| Director | Hirendra Nath Ghosh |
| Location | , , India 20°10′18″N 85°41′05″E / 20.1717°N 85.6848°E |
| Campus | 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Colours | Blue & white |
| Website | www |
The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) is an autonomous research institute in Jatani, Odisha, India, aided by Department of Atomic Energy. The institute is affiliated by Homi Bhabha National Institute. Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone on August 28, 2006. Government of India earmarked an initial outlay of ₹823.19 crore (US$97 million) during the first seven years of the project, starting in September 2007. It was ranked second in the country by the Nature Index 2020 (compiled by Nature Research).