Have you ever wondered about parallel universes or time travel? Can you imagine yourself immersed in the world of quantum? Are you curious about new ways to make quantum exciting and accessible for everyone?

You must join us in a 2-week Quantum Immersive Workshop!

We’re inviting quantum-curious young adults, regardless of training or background, to participate in our Quantum Immersive Workshop, beginning on 28 February 2026. Over two weeks, participants will explore collaborative approaches at the intersection of art and technology, focusing on generating creative ideas and public-facing artifacts that engage audiences with quantum concepts.

The workshop is in-person and free to attend. Food will be provided at the venue.

You must apply if:

• You enjoy making complex ideas accessible through stories or visual art, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, video, photographs, drawings, graphic art, code, games or anything else that inspires you.
• You are interested in working in interdisciplinary teams.
• You enjoy hands-on learning, experimenting (figuratively and literally), and are eager to contribute in making quantum physics exciting and interactive for everyone.

Eligibility:   You are a young adult (aged 18–30) and identify as a researcher, communicator, poet, designer, gamer, public engagement practitioner, or a quantum-curious individual.

Selection and Notification:  Selected participants will be notified by 31 January 2026. We are unable to provide feedback on individual submissions at any stage of the selection process.   Along with the confirmation email, participants will receive a detailed programme schedule and reading materials, which they are expected to go through ahead of the workshop.

What to expect?

• Attend lectures and workshops led by quantum researchers and artists.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams to transform quantum ideas into public-facing creative outputs such as poetry, fiction, non-fiction, video, photographs, drawings, code, games or anything else that inspires you.
• Exhibit your work at the public showcase on the final day of the workshop.
• Workshop is free, and lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Deliverables:

1. Attend all days of the workshop. The programme begins on 28 February at 10:00 AM and concludes on 15 March with a public showcase. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
2. Engage thoroughly with the assigned reading and viewing materials, which may include books, articles, films, lectures, and other media.
3. Commit to the workshop schedule, which runs on Saturdays and Sundays, with a Monday or Tuesday off.
4. Contribute original writing, artwork, or media on a quantum-related theme for presentation at the final public showcase.

Are you passionate about research, public engagement, art, science and technology? Excited by the opportunity to interact with artists, scholars and experts from all over the world? Curious to know what goes on behind the scenes at a Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) exhibition?

Join our Quantum Experimentor Team! 

Apply by: 24 February 2026

Programme Dates: 03 June 2026 – 31 July 2027 

Stipend: 35,000 per month

Who is an Experimentor?

Experimentors are the public face of Science Gallery Bengaluru exhibitions, and converse with visitors about the various concepts explored in our themed exhibition-seasons. They are often the first point of contact for visitors, and drive the experience of the exhibition by sharing insights, provoking questions and triggering debates. They also get behind the scene access to the various forces that shape an exhibition-season at Science Gallery Bengaluru! Working with the SGB team, they will also have the opportunity to create learning experiences and resources connected to the themes of QUANTUM. Experimentors work closely with Mediators who are young adults who mediate the exhibition on a part-time basis. 

Experimentors are:

• Young people between the ages of 18 – 30.
• Effective communicators who connect with audiences.
• Interested in interdisciplinary approaches to public engagement.
• Team players looking to collaborate with peers on research-backed public engagement projects.
• Creative individuals eager to develop new modes of visitor engagement and experiment with learning in public spaces

Experimentors will:

• Train with exhibiting artists and scholars to understand the process behind the creation of different exhibits. 
• Work with the Science Gallery Bengaluru team to curate and manage visitor experience on the exhibition floor.
• Create and manage SGB’s learning resources such as the Student Learning Experiences, Activity Handbooks, Exhibition-in-a-Box, OpenCourseware, and more.
• Conceptualise and execute public programmes related to the theme of the exhibition-season.
• Develop skills in communication, writing, critical thinking, and design thinking.
• Support outreach efforts by representing SGB at offsite events.

• Also have the opportunity to obtain a Post Graduate Certification in Science Public Engagement from the University of Glasgow. 

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you should be:

• Between 18 – 30 years of age at the time of applying.
• Based in Bengaluru, or willing to relocate for the duration of the programme.
• Available for a full-time commitment for a period of 14-months between June 2026 to July 2027.

Ability to speak Kannada and other Indian languages is highly desirable.

Working Hours

Training Period (June 2026 - July 2026): 

Wednesday - Sunday: 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM 

Exhibition Period (August 2026 - July 2027): 

Wednesday - Thursday: 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM 

Friday - Sunday: 9.30 AM - 6.30 PM or 11.30 AM - 8.30 PM

Note: During the exhibition period, on Friday, Saturdays and Sundays there will be two shifts. Experimentors will be split across the two shifts based on an equitable roster system. 

Programme Structure

ENGAGE Phase 

June 2026 – July 2026

TRAINING

• Introduction to Science Gallery Bengaluru’s public engagement modelpast exhibitions, and the exhibition-season QUANTUM.
• QUANTUM 101 sessions that will cover fundamental concepts around the exhibition theme.
• Training sessions with exhibiting artists and scholars.
• Workshops to research exhibition themes, discuss exhibits, and practice mediating.
• Introductions to the different teams at SGB.
• Training on managing visitor experience and logistics behind the everyday running of the Gallery. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all training sessions and actively participate in mediation practice sessions. 
• Research each exhibit and put together the QUANTUM Exhibition Handbook.
• Immerse and absorb  the entire  exhibition and develop a critical understanding of each exhibit.
• Support and conduct reviews for exhibits with the Mediators
• Clear exhibit reviews conducted by the Learning Team. 
• Support the install of exhibits in the gallery space.
• Work on creating Student Learning Experiences plans for the QUANTUM exhibition-season.

EXPLORE Phase

August 2026 – October 2026

TRAINING

• Workshops and seminars in research methods, facilitation, and student engagement. 
• Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to take stock of the programme and discuss strands to explore.
• Mentorship in creating Experimentor-led programmes for QUANTUM.
• Training on conducting general and themed walkthroughs. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).
• Set programme related goals, maintain journals and reflect on the experiences at the Gallery.  
• Support and conduct reviews for exhibits with the Mediators. 
• Familiarise yourself with SGB's past exhibitions and learning resources.
• Run Student Learning Experiences: walkthroughs and activities for student groups.
• Create and run themed walkthroughs and public programmes.
• Support the programmes team in running weekend programmes.
• Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.

EXPERIMENT Phase 

November  2026 – February 2027

TRAINING

• Workshops in writing, design thinking, and problem-solving.
• Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to find individuals opportunities and pathways during  the Experimentor Programme.
• Mentorship on creating learning resources exploring the themes in QUANTUM. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).
• Ensure progress on Experimentor journals, exhibition walkthroughs, and impact surveys.
• Create learning resources based on QUANTUM for informal learning spaces. 
• Run Student Learning Experiences: walkthroughs and activities for student groups.
• Execute themed exhibition walkthroughs and public programmes.
• Support the programmes team in running weekend programmes.
• Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.

EXPAND Phase 

March 2027 – May 2027

TRAINING

• Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to find individuals opportunities and pathways during  the Experimentor Programme.
• Mentorship on creating learning resources exploring the themes in QUANTUM. 
• Support in planning and executing the Externship Programme.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).
• Create learning tools for QUANTUM: Activity Handbook, Exhibition-in-a-Box, Opencoursware. 
• Assist in training the second batch of Mediators for QUANTUM.
• Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.
• Anchor the Externship Programme

EXTEND Phase 

June 2027 – July 2027

TRAINING

• Mentorship and one-on-ones with the Learning Team to find individuals opportunities and pathways post the Experimentor Programme.
• Training on C.V building and support for future applications.
• Targeted session to consolidate the programme impact and individual learnings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mediate for the exhibition-season QUANTUM every week from Wednesday to Sunday (both days inclusive).
• Handle logistics related to Experimenter and Mediator schedules, exhibition maintenance, and the like.
• Run Student Learning Experiences: walkthroughs and activities for student groups.
• Engage with visitors to conduct impact evaluation for the exhibition-season.
• Collate and analyse audience feedback to the exhibition and mediation.
• Final production support for the learning resources.

Post Graduate (PG) Certification in Science Public Engagement 

Experimentors have the unique opportunity to study with the University of Glasgow (UofG) and obtain a PG Certification in Science Public Engagement — an online distance learning programme. There are courses offered by UofG and SGB spread across two semesters. 

University of Glasgow courses: 

• Museums, Education and Curriculum Development
• Science for Public Spaces 

Science Gallery Bengaluru course: 

• Interdisciplinary Learning in Public Spaces

Contact Us

If you have any questions, or if any part of this application procedure is inaccessible to you, please write to us at mentorship@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com and we will assist you accordingly. 

About 

Science Gallery Bengaluru, in collaboration with Bangalore International Centre, is excited to announce the CALORIE Film Festival, happening on April 11 and 12. We invite filmmakers to share completed works in any language, format, or genre that explore the theme of our ongoing exhibition-season, CALORIE.

Food shapes our daily lives—from what we grow and how we prepare it to the flavours we enjoy and the nutritional choices we make. It carries stories of labour, community, tradition, and innovation, spanning fields, kitchens, and markets. From the farmer ploughing the soil to the gig worker navigating city streets, food reflects the complex social, economic, and ecological systems that bring nourishment to our plates.

This year, the CALORIE Film Festival explores the journeys of food and the people who make them possible. We welcome films that examine gastronomy, nutrition, livelihoods, agricultural and community practices, and the everyday work that sustains our food systems.

Submissions are open to independent filmmakers, amateurs, and professionals alike. Whether documentary, fiction, experimental film, or animation, we encourage storytellers to offer fresh perspectives on how food moves through our world—from growth to consumption.

Alongside screenings, the festival will feature panel discussions, workshops, and public programmes that invite audiences to reflect on the food they eat, the systems behind it, and the choices we make every day.

 Timeline

• Call goes live: 15 December 2025
• Call closes: 20 January 2026
• Notification to selected filmmakers: 01 February 2026
• Schedule goes live: 20 March 2026
• CALORIE Film Festival: 11-12 April 2026

 Submission Guidelines 

 Eligibility: We are looking for completed films that explore our relationship with CALORIE. We are open to worldwide submissions from broadcasters, producers, filmmakers, film students, researchers, scientific organisations, NGOs, public organisations, and online channels. To submit an entry, please follow the submission guidelines and use the online application form during the period when the festival is open to submissions. 

 Formats: We accept submissions across formats: Shorts, Documentaries, Features, Animations or Experimental films. 

 Submission formats and preview copies: Please upload a copy of your film in the online application form. If you are facing any issues with the form, you can also submit previews of full films online, either via Vimeo or any other file transfer service such as Dropbox or WeTransfer, to programmes@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com. You can also mail us physical copies of your film to our address: Science Gallery Bengaluru, 10-11 Bellary Rd, Ganga Nagar Layout, Ganganagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560024. Copies of your submission will be stored in the SGB archives. Mailing costs for the submissions have to be borne by the submitter, and it needs to reach us on or before January 2026. 

 Language: We accept films across all languages, but would prefer films with subtitles. 

 Screening costs: The festival is a free event, and there are no costs levied on submissions. Selected filmmakers will be offered a nominal fee, and you are free to apply for additional funding for travel, and SGB is happy to support the application for additional funding. 

 Selection and notification: Shortlisted filmmakers will hear from us in February 2026. We are not able to provide feedback on specific submissions at any stage of the selection process. 

 Directors/producers/distributors will be contacted immediately on selection of their films, and any additional requests for material or publicity may be made at the time. The schedule for the films will be made available in March 2026. Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, SGB reserves the right to make changes at any time for any reason. 

Travel Costs: On the day of the festival, travel to and from the venue is to be borne by the filmmakers. 

 Permissions: The submitter is responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for the film and its content, including music, images, and trademarks.

 Checklist for submissions: 

• Copy of completed film with English subtitles 
• Completed application form 
• Synopsis of the film
• CV of Director
• Biographical note of cast and/or crew where appropriate
• 4-5 high-quality still images

Contact information: Please get in touch with programmes@bengaluru.sciencegallery.com in case of any queries. 

 Venue: Bangalore International Centre