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5. IIT Bombay invites application for Research Internship Awards 2010

18 Nov 2010

Type: Exam Notices

University: Indian Institute of Technology - IIT Bombay

IITB research internship award is designed to be an educational and professional research experience. These awards are available for specific research projects. The details of these projects are made available to the candidates so that they can apply for projects of their interest and can prepare themselves well for a rigorous selection procedure.

The number of interns will be restricted to the number of projects available. The selected interns are required to work full time for six months on the project and will be given a fixed amount of stipend Rs 10000/- per month. Accommodation may be provided subject to availability


Eligibility: The eligibility criterion for this award includes the following:-

Interns should be among the top 10% in all the previous years in their respective departments in the parent institution. A certificate to this effect will have to be submitted at the time of the interview

Interns should not have any course work requirements in their parent institute during the period of internship. A certificate to this effect will have to be submitted at the time of the interview

The period of internship of candidates depends on the year in which they are studying. The departments to which they can apply for internship depend on their degree programme

Students belonging to other degree programmes can mail to internship@ircc.iitb.ac.in with the project title and department name they are interested in and we will consult the PI and intimate accordingly. Note that actual disciplines which are acceptable for internship in a department depend on the needs of the projects and will be specified in the project description

How to apply:
The application process consists of an online application to be submitted through this webpage. A link to appropriate forms will be available here when the application process begins. Please read the description and eligibility criteria carefully before filling the application form

The online application requires: Uploading your statement of purpose (250 words) describing your interest in research and how diversity and this opportunity would advance your goals

Applications for internship must be accompanied by a statement of purpose answering questions such as;

Why is an applicant interested in a particular project? What specific background, skills, and experience does an applicant have for the project? What is the applicant’s long term career plan? What role does this project play in it? What role does an internship at IITB play in the career plan? This list is only illustrative and the applicants are encouraged to think beyond these questions while writing their statement of purpose

All the documents mentioned in the eligibility criteria are required to process the application for Internship programme

Selection procedure: The selection procedure consists of preliminary screening of applications, followed by test/interviews to be held in a decentralized manner at the department level

Selection criteria will include consistently brilliant academic performance (relative rank in the class/ University), work carried out by the student besides his regular academic work, participation/ recognition in competitions such as Techfest, Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, and performance in the interview

Train fare (IInd/sleeper class) will be given to outstation candidates, called for interview

Accommodation may be provided subject to availability

Important dates to be kept in mind.

Application form will be available: 5th Oct, 2010

Last date for submission of application form: 31st Oct, 2010

Tentative dates for interview: 1st to 15th Dec, 2010

Duration of internship: January to July 2011 or July to December 2011

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