IIT Bombay - Research Fellowship and Summer Internship 2009 | www.iitb.ac.in

IIT Bombay - Research Fellowship and Summer Internship 2009 | www.iitb.ac.in

IIT Bombay Research Fellowship and Summer Internship Schemes aim to attract professionals and students of proven caliber towards research activities at IIT Bombay. The awardees are expected to work on research projects and could be considered for admission into post-graduate degree / Ph.D Programs subject to fulfilling normal IIT Bombay admission requirements.


IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme
* The awardees will be selected based on their academic record and an interview, followed by a written test (if necessary).

* They will be expected to work on research projects for a minimum period of one year in different Departments/ Schools/ Centres/ Inter-disciplinary Programs based on their academic background and research interests.

* The Research Fellowship Scheme is open to B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / MBA / M.A. / M.Com. / M.Sc. / MBBS or equivalent degree, with or without experience. Students with research inclinations in Humanities, Bio-sectors, Management and with background other than the above can also apply.

* The awardees with B. Tech./B.E. or M.Sc. qualification will be awarded a stipend of Rs. 8,000 - 10,000/- p.m.. Degree holders with experience may be considered for a higher amount.

* Other benefits include funding for participation in national & international conferences, Library facilities, hostel accommodation and working with proven international collaborators (where applicable).


IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme
• The awardees (who have not completed their degrees) will have an opportunity to work on research projects under the mentorship of faculty members/scientists during their summer vacation. On the completion of their degrees, they could be considered for research Fellowship subject to performance during Summer Internship. The Summer Internship scheme is open to pre-final year B.Tech./ B.E./ M.A./ M.Com/ M.Sc./ M.E./ M.Tech./ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree students.

• The summer internship scheme is only for pre-final year students. Final year students appearing for their final exam shall apply for Research Fellowship.

• Rs. 3000/-p.m. for summer internship (For a maximum of two months).

• Other benefits include Library facilities and hostel accommodation.

Selection Procedure
• The selection procedure consists of preliminary screening of online applications, followed by personal 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 , shortlisted for interview

Futher details can be had from http://www.iitb.ac.in/fellowship

Last date of application : March 23, 2009

Contact
IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Office, IRCC,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
Email: fellowship@ iitb dot ac dot in
Voice: 91-22-25764523/4078/7035/7037/7036/7038 Ext 50. Fax: 91-22-25764034

Indo-US Science and Technology Forum Internships 2009 www.indousstf.org

Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
Oak Ridge Associated Universities

Research Internships in Science and Engineering
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) established under an agreement between Governments of India and United States of America partners with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) to launch Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Program to create unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering and medical students from India & United States to undertake internships in national laboratories, federal research centres, academic research institutes, and private R & D laboratories in each others country.

Application invited from Indian students for RISE program
We also invite institutions in India to join RISE Program by hosting American Interns

RISE will provide students:
International professional experiences
Enhanced practical skills
Insight to opportunities offered by host institutions
Work experience in international teams
Exposure to science and culture of the country
Life-long professional network

Eligibility: Indian/American Citizen, Open to science, engineering, technology and medical disciplines

Ph.D. and Master students currently enrolled at a recognized institution of higher education in India/United states

Internship includes
● Monthly stipend ● Accommodation ● Airfare