The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. It was established in 2006 by the Government of India's Ministry of Human Resource Development (renamed to the Ministry of Education in August 2020) with the primary goal to integrate high quality research with undergraduate teaching to improve science education in India and to enhance the number and quality of future academic as well as industrial researchers of the country. As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER Pune aims to be a Science University of the highest calibre devoted to both teaching and research in a totally integrated manner, with state-of-the-art research and high quality education, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity. In 2012, IISER Pune was declared as an ‘Institute of National Importance’ by an Act of Parliament. IISER Pune has dedicated itself to learn, teach and serve society through excellence in education, research and public service; to create a learning and a working environment based on integrity, fairness, dignity and professionalism; and to provide equal opportunities for all.