Summer Research Internship Program 2024 at IIT Gandhinagar. The last date for the application is Mar 7, 2024.

About IIT Gandhinagar

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a public technical university located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. It has been declared to be an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. Established in 2008, the IIT Gandhinagar campus is spread over 400 acres of land along the river Sabarmati.

IIT Gandhinagar is one of the eight Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) announced by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 2008. The institute began operating in a temporary campus at Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda, mentored by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The first batch of students was admitted to three programmes: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.

Summer Research Internship Program 2024 at IIT Gandhinagar

SRIP 2024 Details

The flagship program strives to bring motivated students from prominent institutions across the country right here on our campus. It will allow undergraduate and master students to participate in cutting-edge research projects; they undergo mentorship by IITGN faculty and get exposure to the state-of-the-art laboratories and instrumentation facilities available on campus.

Requirements

  • Applicants are required to work with an IITGN faculty. Applicants are advised to review the list of participating faculty along with the description of projects being offered.
  • Applicants may apply for internships based on their interests and prior experience. They are free to apply for projects outside of their declared degree specializations.
  • Applicants will be required to make a presentation to the institute and submit a report at the end of the tenure.

Internship Mode

  • In the present scenario, SRIP 2024 will be conducted in the offline mode.
  • In-person/offline mode: In this mode, the students are expected to work on the project in person and interact with the faculty mentor regularly while staying on campus. This mode is open to all the students (Internal and External). The interns will be entitled to receive a stipend and a certificate on successful completion of the internship.

Eligibility Criteria

Students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.

Duration

Minimum duration of 8 weeks between May 5 to July 15, 2024

Important Dates

  • Application Starts Dates: February 10, 2024 onwards
  • Application Deadline: March 7, 2024.

Awards and Stipend

  • Bhalodia-Khetan Summer Research Excellence Award: Rs 50000/- award to select interns.
  • Stipend of Rs 2000/- per week.

Other Provisions

Hostel accommodation will be provided to the summer interns and students are required to pay the applicable hostel charges.

SRIP Highlights

  • Lectures Series
  • Chalk the talk.
  • Diaries
  • Poster Sessions
  • Cultural Activities
  • Sports

Click here to view the official notification of the Summer Research Internship Program 2024 at IIT Gandhinagar.

FAQs

I am a native of India, presently studying abroad. Can I apply for SRIP?

Yes.

I am interested in more than one project in SRIP. Am I allowed to apply?

You need to apply separately for each project. Multiple applications are permitted if you are applying to different projects.

I gave incorrect data while filling up the application form. Can I re-apply?

You can re-apply with the correct data again.

Is SRIP open to UG students of all years?

Students in the first, second and third years of UG studies are encouraged to apply. Students in their first year of PG studies can also apply.

Can I contact individual faculty regarding projects floated by them in SRIP?

One can search the internet to find more details about projects floated. You are not supposed to mail the faculty regarding this after applying. Such emails will be ignored.

When can I know the results of the selection process?

The SRIP results are expected to be announced on the SRIP website and the emails will be sent to the selected interns by the end of March.

I am available for less than 8 weeks this summer. Can I apply to SRIP?

A minimum commitment of 8 weeks is mandatory for SRIP.

Will I get a certificate on completion of SRIP?

All students who have completed SRIP according to their faculty guides will be provided certificates towards the end.

What is the basis of selection in this internship programme?

The candidate’s overall profile is reviewed including academic background, performance, research interests, alignment with proposed projects and prior experience if any.

What should I write in the Statement of Purpose?

You may write what are your research interests, why do want to intern at IITGN; and how you will be able to contribute to the particular research project based on your previous exposure /training during your undergraduate programme.

Can I start working on the project before arriving at IITGN?

The student is encouraged to work on the project even before arriving at IITGN. This will give him/her a good head start. The student will be required to submit a research proposal one week after arriving at IITGN, so this early work may be very helpful.

Is the Poster presentation a must for all the interns?

For the students of IIT Gandhinagar, a poster presentation towards the end of SRIP is mandatory. However, external interns are encouraged to participate in this activity to present their work and interact with the larger viewers.

Is the SRIP report submission mandatory?

Yes, at the end of the 8-week duration period, the SRIP report should be submitted by all the interns.

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