2
0
IIT Palakkad is inviting applications for a 6-week long summer internship program 2024 designed to provide engineering students with valuable research experience.
Eligibility
- Students of science, engineering and humanities
- PG students and students of 4th and 5th year of integrated programs.
- Students of 3rd and 4th year of B.Tech programs
- Students of IIT Palakkad are not eligible to apply
Departments Where the Internship is Available
The program offers internships in the below disciplines
- Automation cell
- Biological Sciences and engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Data Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Engineering Centre (ESSENCE)
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
The complete list of research areas is given on the internship positions page.
Stipend
Selected students will receive a stipend of ₹8000 per month (₹12000 for the entire 6 weeks). Internship certificate will only be provided to students who complete the program successfully.
Accommodation
Students will be provided accommodation in the hostels, for which room rent and mess charges will have to be paid by the student.
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility and review the available internship positions from the link given above, selecting up to two faculty members based on their research interests from their home pages.
- Create an account on the IIT Palakkad internship portal using a valid email, where a welcome message with login details will be sent.
- Obtain, sign, and upload a letter from your institution’s head in the given format and convert CGPA to percentage using the formula Percentage of marks=(10 x CGPA)-5.
- Complete and submit the application form, with the option for minor edits before the deadline.
Important Dates
- Application closes on: April 6, 2024
- Selection/Waiting list will be announced on: April 26, 2024
- Deadline for confirmation of participation: May 5, 2024
- Program starts: June 3, 2024
- Program ends: July 16, 2024
Contact [email protected] for queries related to summer internship and [email protected] for technical queries.
Program Benefits
If you are a student aiming to pursue higher studoes abroad, the internship at IIT Palakkad offers several benefits.
- Research Experience: Gaining hands-on research experience strengthens your application for graduate programs abroad. Working on a research project allows you to demonstrate your understanding of scientific methods, and ability to contribute to a research team.
- Recommendation Letters: A strong recommendation letter from a well-respected faculty member at IIT Palakkad can significantly improve your application’s competitiveness.
- Networking Opportunities: The program allows you to connect with professors and researchers in your field. These connections can be valuable resources for future research endeavors and potential mentors for your graduate studies.
- Boosting Your Profile: A successful internship at IIT Palakkad demonstrates your academic excellence, initiative, and commitment to your field. This can significantly enhance your overall profile for graduate programs abroad.
