Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) is a research organization in India. It is for studies in mathematics and science. It is located in Mumbai.[1]

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
TypePublic (Deemed University)
Established1 June 1945
DirectorSandip Trivedi
Location
Mumbai
,
Maharashtra
,
India
CampusUrban
Websitewww.tifr.res.in

TIFR was started by Jenhangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata. It is now government funded. This institute has various departments like physics, chemistry, astronomy, and mathematics. One of its founding members was physicist Homi Bhabha. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Sri Jawaharlal Nehru. Professors in this organization are recruited from institutes including the Illinois Institute of Technology.

References
  1. Special Correspondent (November 2005). "Making bright ideas happen". Frontline. 22 (23). Retrieved 1 February 2014.




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