A collaboration between LifeLab Education & Research Foundation and QuarkNet (USA), connecting Indian students, educators and institutions with CERN, Fermilab and the global particle physics learning community.
QuarkNet India is a science outreach initiative bringing cutting-edge particle physics and authentic scientific research into classrooms across India.
Through interactive online sessions, real research data and interaction with leading scientists, students explore fundamental questions about matter, energy and the universe — experiencing how science is actually investigated.
The programme is a collaborative initiative of LifeLab Education & Research Foundation and QuarkNet, created to make advanced scientific learning accessible to young learners.
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To connect students and educators across South Asia with authentic experiential learning in frontier science & technology, fostering curiosity, scientific thinking, collaboration and the confidence to participate in real-world innovation & discovery.
A future where every young learner in India can access frontier science, think critically, collaborate globally and contribute to the scientific discoveries and innovations that shape tomorrow.
Students do not just learn about science. They experience how science is actually done.
From classroom concepts to real scientific thinking.
QuarkNet India gives students opportunities to:
Engage with authentic scientific questions, data and research practices.
Observe, question, analyse evidence, test ideas and draw reasoned conclusions.
Move beyond textbook answers to inquiry, experimentation and problem-solving.
Interact with scientists, educators, institutions and peers beyond the traditional classroom.
Develop critical thinking, collaboration, analytical ability, curiosity and scientific confidence.
Explore real scientific questions, analyse authentic data, and experience research-led learning beyond textbooks.
Bring inquiry, scientific thinking and research practices into the classroom through deeper engagement with frontier science.
Build a stronger STEM ecosystem by connecting learners and educators with research, scientists and global scientific communities.
This structure creates a vibrant learning network that grows from school classrooms to advanced academic environments.
Discover a hands-on STEM journey connecting classrooms with real particle physics, global scientists, research mentorship, international exposure, and opportunities that ignite curiosity and future careers.
Real data from CERN’s ATLAS and CMS experiments explored and analysed by students.
QuarkNet-led pedagogical training designed to bring research-led learning into the classroom.
Interactive sessions with scientists from CERN, Fermilab and leading institutions.
Student–teacher teams develop guided research projects and scientific investigations.
Select participants visit CERN and partner laboratories.
National event celebrating innovation and scientific creativity.
Ever wondered what happens inside CERN’s giant particle accelerators? What if you could use real data from the universe’s smallest particles to make discoveries of your own?
LifeLab QuarkNet India brings that experience closer — giving learners the opportunity to question, investigate, analyse and discover as part of a real scientific learning journey.
Register online.
Receive programme access and session information.
Attend live interactive sessions.
Explore and analyze authentic scientific datasets.
Collaborate with mentors and fellow participants.
Complete the programme and receive certification.
Six guided learning sessions spread across a focused 3–4 month programme.
For the latest calendar and schedule, refer to the official programme announcements.
Participants will develop:
Exposure to modern particle physics
Hands-on research experience
Interaction with world-renowned experts
Global STEM networking opportunities
Research and data analysis experience
Enhanced university application profiles
Awareness of STEM career opportunities
Programme certification and recognition
For Students of Grades 8–12
Registrations Within India
per student
for a group of four students
for one section of up to 30 students
per student
International Registrations
per student
for a group of four students
for one section of up to 30 students
per student
Institutional registration offers schools the opportunity to enrol an entire section at a subsidised per-student rate, while the Learner & Mentor category enables college students to participate both as learners and as mentors.
Please scan the QR code to deposit your registration fee. For manual transfers, NEFT, RTGS, or Cheque payments, please use the verified bank details provided.
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Meet the educators, scientists and programme leaders driving QuarkNet India—working together to inspire curiosity, strengthen STEM education, and connect classrooms with the frontiers of modern physics.
Programme Director
Programme Manager
Programme Coordinator
Academic Advisor
Distinguished particle physicists and scientific directors providing international leadership and research direction for QuarkNet India.
Coordinator, STEAM Shiv Nadar School, Noida
Head of Department, Science VidyaGyan Leadership Academy, Sitapur
PGT, Physics VidyaGyan Leadership Academy, Bulandshahr
PGT, Physics Kendriya Vidyalaya
QuarkNet India
Answers about QuarkNet India, programme activities, participation, technical requirements, and how schools, teachers, and students can engage with the initiative.
QuarkNet India is a physics outreach and professional development initiative developed through collaboration between the Life Lab Foundation, QuarkNet US, and the international particle physics community, including scientists associated with CERN .
The programme connects Indian high school physics teachers and students with scientists and research-based learning opportunities, enabling them to explore particle physics, astrophysics, cosmic rays, data analysis, and modern scientific research using real experimental data.
QuarkNet India is coordinated by the Life Lab Foundation , under the leadership and guidance of Dr. Archana Sharma , with support and mentorship from experts associated with QuarkNet US and CERN.
The programme focuses on three key objectives:
Depending on the programme or activity, participants may work with real or research-based datasets from areas such as:
Activities may include:
Specific activities may vary depending on the programme cycle and participating institutions.
Yes. QuarkNet India conducts professional-development and collaborative learning opportunities for teachers, which may include virtual sessions, hands-on workshops, mentoring, and discussions with scientists and educators.
Teachers are introduced to QuarkNet learning resources and data activities that can help them incorporate elements of modern physics and scientific inquiry into classroom teaching.
No. Participants are not expected to have advanced knowledge of particle physics or programming.
Activities are designed to be accessible at the high-school level and are supported through guided instruction, visualisation tools, structured exercises, and learning resources.
Some activities may use scientific visualisation platforms or data-analysis tools, but participants are guided through their use.
For most online workshops, Masterclasses, and virtual sessions, participants generally require:
Additional requirements, if any, will be communicated for individual activities.
QuarkNet India aims to make its scientific learning opportunities widely accessible to schools, teachers, and students.
Participation fees, if applicable for any specific programme, workshop, institutional engagement, equipment requirement, or special activity, will be communicated clearly in advance.
Schools, teachers, and educational institutions interested in QuarkNet India can register their interest through the Life Lab Foundation / QuarkNet India programme page.
Depending on the opportunity, schools may be invited to:
Programme announcements, schedules, and registration information will be shared through the official QuarkNet India communication channels.
Let Classrooms Become Research Spaces
Let your classroom become a place of exploration, questioning, and discovery through active inquiry.
Let students learn from real data, dialogue, and the spirit of genuine scientific inquiry.
Let teachers become facilitators of global thinking, building stronger pathways to science education.
