Online applications are invited for the NHRC short term internship programme 2025. The application deadline is Jan 16, 2025!
About NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, which was later amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006. The NHRC operates in alignment with the Paris Principles, which were adopted during the first international workshop on national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights held in Paris in October 1991, and were subsequently endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 48/134 on December 20, 1993.
The NHRC serves as a reflection of India’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights. According to Section 2(1)(d) of the PHRA, “Human Rights” are defined as the rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of individuals, as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution or outlined in international covenants, and are enforceable by the courts in India.
About NHRC Short-term Internship
Besides the regular summer and winter internship programme which are held in May-June and December-January every year, NHRC also offers opportunities throughout the year except during months of May-June and December-January, to students from various streams especially from law stream, to have attachment with the Commission in batches on short-term basis for a period of 15 days.
NHRC has opened its short term internship program for 2025 and is inviting applications for 2 weeks of online internship program. This is a full time Internship Programme from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday). Students must ensure about their availability before applying.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from eligible students of the entire country. Eligibility and selection criteria will be as follows:-
- Students enrolled in the 3rd year or beyond of an integrated 5-year postgraduate course
- Students enrolled in the 3rd or final year of an undergraduate course
- Students enrolled in any semester or year of any postgraduate degree program
- Students enrolled in any semester or year of any postgraduate diploma program
- Students who are research scholars in any field
- The student must be no older than 28 years as of January 1, 2025.
Note: Students must have consistently attained a minimum of 60% marks in Class XII and all subsequent courses including the presently pursued courses. The calculated percentage has to be mentioned clearly from their CGPA/SGPA along with the formula for the percentage obtained. Failure to do either of it so would result in the rejection of the application form.
Duration
The Internship will continue for 2 weeks from January 27 to February 7.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via this link.
Required Documents
Applications without the following will be summarily rejected:
- Statement of Purpose (SoP): A 250 words write-up on the topic ‘Statement of Purpose (SoP) for joining NHRC Online Short Term Internship’ will be required to be submitted by the applicants along with the application form online which will also serve as a basis of selection.
- Marksheets: Enclose self-attested scanned copies of mark-sheet from 12th Standard and onwards and mark-sheet of each year/semester of presently pursuing the course.
- Recommendation Letter: Scanned Recommendation letter/email by HOD/Dean/Principal concerned in the annexed Proforma.
Perks
- All the student interns successfully completing the internship would receive a stipend of Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only)
- A certificate of participation will be awarded to the candidates on the basis of the following parameters:
- Attendance, Punctuality, Discipline, and Participation in online sessions are mandatory;
- Project Presentation & Project Reports and Book Review have to be submitted timely.
Deadline
January 16 by 18.00 hours
Contact
For any details, you may please contact at Ph: 011-24663283, 24663371.
