IIT Bombay Research Internship Awards 2011

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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Powai, Mumbai-400076

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Opportunities for Research in Frontier of Science and Technology

Last Date for application is October 15, 2011

IIT Bombay Research Internship Awards-2011

About the awards: 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

About IITB: University research is the foundation for the economic growth of any nation, in a world increasingly propelled by technology. In view of this, IIT Bombay has made concerted efforts to align its R&D focus with the national goal of achieving technological self-reliance. Students and faculty conduct research projects in thrust areas of science and engineering. Its preeminent position at the cutting-edge of research is reflected in its impressive list of research projects, which cater to both our national needs and global developments

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Education and research are the twin pillars of IITB and the ambience is one in which new ideas and creativity can flourish. A key goal of the Institute is to provide a creative atmosphere in which higher studies and research thrive amongst the students and the faculty. IIT Bombay’s commitment to merging education with the creation of knowledge provides a fertile setting for productive research that has led to a range of scientific and technological achievements

We feel that the main ingredient for successful R&D is enthusiastic young minds. It is from this view point that we have introduced the IITB research internship awards to engage bright external students on it challenging research projects

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