Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
TypePublic Deemed university
Established1 June 1945 (1 June 1945)
DirectorJayaram N. Chengalur
Academic staff
268
Students696
Postgraduates45
651
Location, ,
CampusUrban
Websitewww.tifr.res.in

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a leading research Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India. It is a public deemed university located at Navy Nagar, Colaba in Mumbai. It also has a centres in Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad. TIFR conducts research primarily in the natural sciences, the biological sciences and theoretical computer science.