the bose

Beamline CHALLENGE

(BBLC)

Compete  •  Experiment  •  Elevate
Pitch your research to leading physicists and unlock exceptional scientific opportunities.

Register ASAP. Masterclasses starting in early April 2026 for all registered teams.

About the Bose Beamline Challenge

Eligibility, Team Composition & Mentorship Impact

What is BBLC?

The Bose Beamline Challenge empowers school and undergraduate students to explore particle accelerators and beamlines through hands-on scientific inquiry. Participants conceptualize and propose experiments using advanced research facilities, gaining access to rare opportunities in experimental physics and scientific innovation while engaging with leading researchers, engineers, and educators worldwide.

Why Participate?

BBLC offers a prestigious platform for students to transform ideas into real scientific experiments. Teams compete for access to world-class laboratories in India and abroad, present proposals to leading scientists, gain exposure to authentic research practices, and build confidence, collaboration, leadership, and national recognition through meaningful experiential learning shaping scientific careers.

Eligibility & Fee

Open to students from Grades 8–12 and undergraduate programs in science, engineering, and allied disciplines, BBLC promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and equitable STEM participation. A registration fee of ₹5000 for Indian teams or $100 for international teams applies, with subsidized access available for schools supporting underrepresented learners and disadvantaged communities nationwide.

Team & Mentorship

Each team includes up to four students guided by a teacher-mentor, fostering leadership, experimentation, and problem-solving. Mentorship from scientists and educators at CERN and key Indian research centers enables transformative research exposure, supports gender diversity in STEM fields, and advances LifeLab Foundation’s mission of inclusive science education and meaningful societal impact globally.

Our Core Team

Champions of Science, Guides for Tomorrow | Crafting the BBLC Experience | The Storytellers Behind Every Innovation

From planning to execution, our Organising Team is the engine that transforms ideas into action for the BBLC. With expertise in STEM education, outreach and event coordination, they build the pathways that let students engage with cutting-edge research and global opportunities.

Dr. Archana Sharma

Programme Director

Geneva, Switzerland

ms. Vinita Sharat

Project Head

New Delhi, India

MS. Rashmi Bhatia

Partnerships Lead

New Delhi, India

Dr. Kate Shaw

International Relations

Trieste, Italy

BBLC International Advisory Committee

Driving Vision. Inspiring Impact. Advancing Discovery.

Our International Advisory Committee brings together distinguished leaders from science, engineering, medicine and education. They provide strategic guidance and help shape the vision of the Bose Beam-Line Challenge, ensuring global standards of excellence and collaborative innovation.

Dr. Rakesh JALALI

Director, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre (APCC)

Chennai, India

Prof. Sandro ROSSI

Director General, The National Centre for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO)

Pavia, Italy

Prof. Simon Jolly

Dept. Physics & Astronomy, University College London

London, United Kingdom

Prof. Gary Royle

Head of Cancer Engineering, University College London

London, United Kingdom

Prof. Richard Amos

Med Phys & Biomedical Eng, former Lead for Proton Therapy Physics at UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust., University College London

United Kingdom

Prof. Gilles de LENTDECKER

University Libre de Bruxelles

Brussels, Belgium

Dr. Harshad Reddy

Director of Group Oncology and International at Apollo Hospital

Chennai, India

Prof. Anil Tripathi

Director, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

Mohali, India

Prof. Colafranceschi

Professor of Interdisciplinary Applied Physics and Engineering Innovation

Virginia, United States

Prof (Dr) Avinash C Pandey

Director, Inter-University Accelerator Centre (IUAC),& Inter-University Center for Yogic Sciences

New Delhi, India

Prof. Guido Tonelli

Professor Emeritus CMS Experiment

Pisa, Italy

Prof. Archana Sharma

Ex. BARC- Group Director, BTDG Distinguished Professor

IIIT New Raipur, India

Prof. Ananya Mukherjee

Vice-Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University

Delhi-NCR, India

Marco Pullia

Director R&D, The National Centre for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO)

Pavia, Italy

Prof. Kakoli Bose

Principal Investigator, Tata Memorial Centre. Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer

Mumbai, India

Dr. Meenakshi Munshi

Former Adviser, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India

New Delhi, India

📄 BBLC 2026 - Competition Process & Timeline

Process Timeline Details
Registration
Register
Now until - 30th April 2026 Register ASAP - masterclasses starting in early April for all registered teams.
Proposal Submission
Pay Now
10th May 2026 Teams upload Project Proposal (2,000–2,500 words) and complete payment.
Selection of Proposals 20th May 2026 Top 20 teams are selected and notified.
Bootcamp 30th May 2026 Teams interact with assigned scientists, refine proposals/experiments and prepare pitch.
Final Submission 3rd June 2026 Submission of Pitch Presentation.
Evaluation 4th June 2026 Judges convene.
Result Announcement 📢 5th June 2026 Results communicated to shortlisted teams.
Final Presentation Mid-August 2026 Top 8 teams present final project before senior scientists & doctors.
Grand Finale 🏆 To be announced Announcement of the Winner & 3 Runners-up.

Bose Beam Line Challenge – Exciting Prizes Await!

Get ready for an incredible journey of science and discovery! The Bose Beam Challenge offers winners a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore world-renowned research centers, present their ideas to top scientists, and win exclusive rewards.

First Prize

A trip to CERN, Geneva, Switzerland!

Grand Finale

The Top 8 teams will present their proposals in front of senior scientists and doctors with their mentors!

Top 3 Runners Up - Trips to:

Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Tata Memorial Cancer Centre, Inter University Accelerator Centre, ISRO and Kolkata Science City

Other Exciting Prizes:

Books Exclusive Memorabilia Kits

BBLC 2026
Preliminary Proposal Submission

Teams must submit a comprehensive, professionally formatted scientific proposal.

The proposal should be 2,000–2,500 words and detail their experiment, methodology, and connection to the theme.

Judges will score the proposal out of 16 points, weighted across the four criteria:

Judging Criteria Breakdown (Preliminary Round)

Scientific Clarity & Feasibility

Weight: 4 Points

Focus in Proposal Assessment

Clarity of Research Questions, Testable Hypothesis, Rigor of Methodology, Realistic Beamline Utilization (Is the experiment safe and can it be done?), Measurable Results.

SDG Relevance & Impact

Weight: 4 Points

Focus in Proposal Assessment

Direct, meaningful link to SDG 14 and/or SDG 15, Potential for Real-World, Scalable Impact, Novelty of the approach to sustainability.

Creativity & Originality

Weight: 4 Points

Focus in Proposal Assessment

Novelty of the scientific question, Unique approach to using a proton beamline for the theme, Originality of experimental design or materials used.

Communication & Teamwork

Weight: 4 Points

Focus in Proposal Assessment

Clarity of the Executive Summary, Professional language and flow, Defined team roles and task breakdown, Visual presentation of diagrams/data (if included).

Get Started Now

Complete the steps below to participate.

The Bose Beam Line Challenge

Empowering the Next Generation.

We bridge the gap between education and innovation, creating sustainable impact through hands-on learning.

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Participation Guidelines
Eligibility Levels
  • Level 1: Grades 8 to 12
  • Level 2: Undergraduate students
Team Composition
  • Max 4 members per team
  • Must have a teacher mentor
Registration Fee
₹5,000 Indian Students
$100 International Students
Proposal Submission Deadline: 10th May, 2026

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UPI: Vyapar.176055671606@hdfcbank

COMPLETE YOUR BBLC
2026 REGISTRATION

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.

Account Name LIFELAB FOUNDATION FOR EDU IN & RESEARCH
Account Number 50200117041522
RTGS / NEFT IFSC HDFC0000093
Account Type Current Account
Institution & Branch
HDFC Bank Ltd. 5 - R/2, Badshah Khan Chowk, N.I.T., Faridabad – 121001, Haryana

Winners of BBLC 2025

They asked brave questions, thought like scientists, and built ideas worth taking forward. Here are the BBLC 2025 winners – our next generation of innovators.

TEAM TERRAMAP: La Martiniere for Boys, Kolkata

The Visionary Award

TERRAMAP

La Martiniere For Boys, Kolkata
Guided by Ms. Shreya Marie Banerjee

Team Members Raghav Agarwal, Kabir Agarwal, Yuvraj Shah, Varun Bajoria, Saatvik Gupta
The Visionary Award

IRRADIA

Shiv Nadar School, Noida
Guided by Dr. Anamika Manna

Team Members Siddhi Kochar, Aadish Garg, Sara Garg
The Impact Award

MELANOVA

Shiv Nadar School, Noida
Guided by Dr. Anamika Manna

Team Members Jia Bhandari, Veer Tejas Singh Bajaj, Mrigdha Jowhari, Armaan Sadh
The Synergy Award

NANOSTORMERS

Delhi Public School, Mihan
Guided by Ms. Shweta Vijay Lade

Team Members Swesthika S., Uddesh Gadge, Rayan Konde, Jaskirat Bagga, Varad Sane
The Future Builder Award

ONCOHADRONIX

Delhi Public School, Kamptee Road
Guided by Ms. Chitra Chatterjee

Team Members Avantika Singh, Manya Johare
The Future Builder Award

CARBON CREW

Oxford and UPenn
College Division

Team Members Aria Puri, Nishkal N Hundia

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