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STEM Internships and Fellowships for Recent Graduates Recent graduates can gain invaluable experience through STEM internships and fellowships

Are you a recent graduate looking for a STEM research internship or fellowship to take you beyond entry-level understanding and provide you with elements that are essential to a successful professional career?

ORISE offers challenging research opportunities to help prepare recent graduates for a career in STEM while providing them with laboratory knowledge to use in pursuit of an advanced degree. Recent bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates are in a position to gain invaluable research experience in a variety of STEM-related disciplines.

Graduates intent on remaining within the academic community may find that a research experience provides the laboratory experience needed before moving on to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate.

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US Biomedical Research internship programs

Imagine performing research at a leading global pharmaceutical corporation while gaining practical experience and contributing to the search for new disease therapies. Through internship programs at the Biomedical Research (BR) division of Novartis, your contribution to the search for new disease therapies can begin early in your scientific education journey. Our internship programs are designed to introduce talented students and recent college graduates to drug discovery research together with rigorous training and development opportunities.

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Our ten-week Summer of Science Internship Program provides research training opportunities for top-tier students who have minimal exposure to industry research. This program enables students to gain research experience that enhances their preparation for careers in biomedical research and application to top graduate and professional programs. Interns will learn about BR’s approaches to patient-driven research as they work on their own research project under the guidance of a BR scientist mentor at our research facilities in Cambridge, Massachusetts. BR's research covers many disease, science, and technology areas that allow us to closely match each intern’s specific interests with one of our labs.

About the program

A BR Summer Internship is a unique opportunity for top-tier college students to gain research experience in a biomedical industry setting. Interns are mentored by BR scientists who are passionate about patient-driven approaches to drug discovery research and motivated to enhance students’ preparation for graduate and professional degree programs.

Program highlights

As a Summer Intern, you will design and conduct your own project with support of a BR scientist. You will also participate in professional development and social activities.

• Research project: designing and executing experiments; analyzing your own data, learning new experimental techniques, and building your understanding of scientific concepts
• Scientific development: learning about drug discovery projects from experts; showcasing your results to the broader BR community; evaluating scientific articles in a fun and interactive setting
• Professional development: exploring the diversity of career options the biomedical industry has to offer; engaging in graduate/professional school preparations; cultivating your network with fellow interns and BR scientific leaders
• Social activities: fostering collegial interactions during formal and informal social activities; participating in welcome and farewell events

Eligibility

Inclusion of the broadest and best talent is very important to us. We encourage applications from talented individuals who are currently underserved in the sciences as defined by NIH. Examples include first-generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, individuals with learning differences, under-represented minorities in the sciences, and individuals with a disability that inhibits one or more major life activities. We also encourage Military veterans to apply who are currently enrolled in a 4-year college/university. All candidates would need to meet the following criteria to apply:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the program
• Applicants must have completed at least three semesters or four quarters at an accredited U.S. college or university before the start of the internship
• Applicants must attend a school in a U.S. state or territory and be eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must have a strong desire to pursue a career in a biomedical field
• Applicants should have a GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, however, this comprises only one element of the application, which is reviewed in its totality

Students who are enrolled in Ph.D., Master’s, PharmD, or M.D. programs are not eligible for this program.

The program is a paid, full-time, research opportunity. Pay is competitive with local internship wages.

Housing and Travel: Financial support for housing, travel, and local transit systems will be provided based on the Company's non-discriminatory assessment of the applicant's need. All interns have the opportunity to reside in local university residences within the heart of the city, where access to local transit systems is readily available.

Health Insurance: The Massachusetts Health Care Reform Law requires that all adult residents (permanent and temporary), age 18 and older, must have health insurance. In Cambridge, health insurance will be provided to those who will not have continuous coverage from another source during the summer.

Locations:  NIBR Summer Internships are available at our research headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Application process

Online application

To apply, you must use the link to the application portal below. Please note that this on-line application process requires uploading a Cover Letter, Personal Statement, Curriculum Vitae (CV), a list of 2-3 references, and a transcript from your academic institution (non-official transcripts from academic institutions are acceptable). All documents uploaded must use the pdf file format.

Please click the link below for more details and to apply. The applications link will be active only during the open applications period. All application materials must be received by the deadline indicated in the application portal.

Use this link: https://nibr-bei.smapply.io/ to begin the application process. You will have the opportunity to select one or more areas of interest in the on-line application.

All applicants will receive an automated email notification that their application has been received. Applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted between January and March. Successful applicants will be notified for offers on a rolling basis through early March.

For questions regarding the BR Summer of Science Internship Program, please contact us at: [email protected] . Please note, we are not able to accept or respond to applications sent by email.

Our Postbaccalaureate Research InternShip & Mentoring (PRISM) Program is an intensive 2-year research and professional development experience at BR in Cambridge, Massachusetts or Emeryville, California. It is dedicated to providing research training opportunities for highly talented students from historically underserved communities and increasing their competiveness for top-tier biomedical graduate degree programs. Selected scholars will perform independent research with a dedicated scientific mentor, as well as participate in a robust curriculum that includes career panels, seminar series, graduate school preparations as well as professional and personal development workshops.

A BR Postbaccalaureate Internship is a unique opportunity for recent college graduates who are motivated to pursue a professional career in biomedical research. Interns will spend 2 years at BR conducting an independent research project with the guidance of scientific experts and other professionals in an internationally renowned industry environment. This program aims to prepare interns for highly competitive graduate and professional degree programs.

As a PRISM Intern, you will work on your own project with the guidance of a BR scientist as well as participate in professional development and social activities. This program includes the following elements:

• Scientific excellence: performing innovative and interdisciplinary basic research to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts.
• Scientific communication: sharing your research at local seminars and national conferences; evaluating scientific articles in a fun and interactive setting, training not only in presentation skills but skills on active listening and learning to remember to be able approach projects and meetings alike as a more efficient scientist and team member.
• Professional development: engaging in graduate/professional school preparations; participating in a thriving community of scholars, post-docs, and mentors.
• Academic partnerships: fostering collegial interactions with partner institutions and at welcome & farewell events; enrolling in foundational coursework and working with an external faculty advisor at a prestigious local university.

This program is dedicated to providing research training opportunities for highly talented students from historically underserved communities as defined by NIH. First-generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, individuals with learning differences, individuals with a disability that inhibits one or more major life activities, and/or under-represented minorities in the sciences who meet the criteria indicated below are invited to apply to this program. Military veterans currently enrolled in a 4-year college/university are also eligible to apply. All candidates would need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Students who will be completing their undergraduate studies (in biological sciences, chemistry, computational sciences, biomedical engineering, or pharmacology) prior to the start of the program.
• Individuals within one year of completing their bachelor's degree.
• Students and recent graduates should have a strong desire to pursue a PhD or MD/PhD in the biological sciences, chemistry, or computational sciences.
• Candidates should have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 out of a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants must attend or have attended a university in a US state or territory and be eligible to work in the United States.

 Students who are enrolled in Ph.D., Master’s, PharmD, or M.D. programs are not eligible for this program.

This is a paid research opportunity. Pay is competitive with local first-year graduate student stipends.

Housing and travel: Housing assistance for 30 days, as well as initial travel to the research site, will be provided for students living greater than 50 miles away from the research site. Students with a local permanent address will not qualify for assistance.

Location: BR PRISM Internships are available at our research headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts or our satellite West Coast site in Emeryville, California.

To apply, you must use the link to the application portal below. Please note that this on-line application process requires uploading a Cover Letter, Personal Statement, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and an official transcript from your academic institution. In addition, you will need to request 2-3 letters of reference; a link will be available within your application to share with your references for them to upload their letters directly to your application. All documents uploaded must use the pdf file format.

Please click the link below for more details and to apply. The application link will be active only during the open applications period. All application materials must be received by the deadline indicated in the application portal.

All applicants will receive an automated email notification that their application has been received. Finalists will be contacted according to the timeline indicated above.

Selected candidates will have an initial phone interview with a member of the PRISM Program team. The second interview stage includes a virtual visit during which the candidate meets with potential mentors, current Postbaccalaureate interns, and the PRISM Program team. This second interview stage will determine our final selection of interns and mentor/intern matches.

For questions regarding the BR Postbaccalaureate InternShip & Mentoring (PRISM) Program that are not covered here, please contact us at: [email protected] . Note, we are not able to accept or respond to applications sent by email.

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The University offers a number of research internships for undergraduates from underrepresented groups who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies and have the potential to become the future of research.

These internships are aimed at students who, due to socioeconomic barriers or life circumstances, have not had the chance to demonstrate their full potential and may otherwise not feel they can easily access research opportunities.

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These paid 6-8 week summer programmes aim to provide participants with a real, day-to-day experience of a postgraduate research student at Cambridge, including:

• meeting and working with our researchers, academic staff and students
• undertaking a research project
• developing your academic and personal skills
• getting hands-on, lab-based experience
• learning more about how to prepare a postgraduate application
• living in a College
• socialising and meeting new people
• exploring the city of Cambridge

Accommodation is provided free of charge in one of our Colleges, where a range of social activities will also be on offer.

The research internships are designed to offer tangible benefits in terms of confidence, skills and experience that will enhance both their CV and any future postgraduate applications.

Internships for 2024

For full details of the programme, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please check the internship website:

• Experience Postgrad: Life Sciences
• Social Sciences and Humanities Access to Research Experience (SHARE)
• Aspiring Researchers: Arts and Humanities  
• STEM summer research internships  
• Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe summer internships  
• Google DeepMind Research Ready programme  

The internships are open to those who:

• have the right to live and work in the UK full-time during the programme and can provide evidence of this
• are in their penultimate or final year of undergraduate study in a UK or Republic of Ireland university
• either face socioeconomic barriers or come from a background currently underrepresented at postgraduate level 
• have a strong academic record in the relevant subject area
• have an interest in undertaking a research-based postgraduate degree

Additional eligibility criteria may apply and you should check the internship website for full details.

Typically, you'll begin by conducting background research and devising a plan for the project, including the aims and research methodology. You can also expect to read and explore a lot of related academic literature.

Once you have completed your plan, you'll primarily be working in your department, research group or lab. Here, you'll have many hands-on opportunities to use specialized software, run experiments, and even explore the rare books section of the University Library. Additionally, you'll attend research skills workshops and general information sessions to learn more about what postgraduate studies are like at Cambridge.

There will be opportunities for you to meet academic staff, researchers, and current students. You may also have a mentor - a current PhD student - who will be there for you along the way for both academic advice and tips about living in Cambridge.

During the internship, you'll produce a final piece of work, such as a poster or a 4,000-word essay, which you'll present to a wider audience in your department at the end-of-programme showcase.

Please refer to the internship website for specific programme information.

During the programme, you'll generally be expected to live in Cambridge and spend 35 hours per week working on your research.

We're committed to ensuring that selected applicants are able to take part in our programmes regardless of medical, accessibility and disability requirements or ongoing caring responsibilities. We make every effort to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made, including the possibility of part-time or remote internships.

In order to support your participation in a programme and to allow us to make reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to disclose any specific requirements that you may have.

There is no cost to participate in the research internships.

As an intern, you will be paid for your placement. However, we request that you do not take up any other employment during the programme, since the payment is designed to compensate for your inability to work during this time.

Accommodation will be provided free of charge. For full details of the provisions of each programme, see the respective internship website. 

Yes. You’ll need to make sure that your academic background and research interests are a good fit for the programme you're applying to. There are a number of programmes available in a range of subject areas. See Internships for 2024 above for details of current opportunities available. 

Internships for 2024 are listed above. Please check the individual programme's website for full details and how to apply. 

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PhD internships

If you're pursuing a PhD and want to explore what it's like to work at Microsoft, look no further. We host PhD interns in both our product teams and in Microsoft Research (MSR). Our PhD interns are active, contributing members to our product and research community regardless if you are conducting cutting-edge research or engineering a new product. No matter what route you take—come work on meaningful, innovative projects that add to our company's success. 

Microsoft product team internships

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Do you love research but maybe the lab isn’t for you? We have a variety of product teams to choose from that are working on real-world problems in computer science. Our PhD product engineering and data science teams have plenty of opportunities for you to explore.

Whether you are interested in developing, prototyping, data mining, or applying your research in artificial intelligence – you’ll have a chance to experience a variety of products and technologies. You would collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, scientists, and more to work on something impactful and meaningful. Come apply your PhD skills in a product group and make a real difference in billions of people’s lives. 

For our product teams, we hire applied research and engineering centric PhD interns like applied scientists, data scientists, production software engineers, and software engineers specializing in AI/ML.

This is a 12-week internship in the spring or summer that is designed to be a conversion program to a full-time opportunity post-graduation pending successful completion. Recruiting begins in early August-December for summer internships, and March-June for fall internships. Students are expected to collaborate with other interns and colleagues. This is a paid internship where the locations will vary, but typically our interns will be placed at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, WA or Sunnyvale, CA. We can also help with visa applications where applicable.

Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD program and are looking for more hands-on applied research and engineering roles versus just pure research focused on publication only.

Microsoft Research (MSR)

Research interns put inquiry and theory into practice. Alongside fellow doctoral candidates and some of the world’s best researchers, interns are given the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and network.

During the 12-week internship, students are paired with mentors and expected to collaborate with other interns and researchers where they will present findings and contribute to the community. Internships are available in all areas of research. In the application process, we’ll work with you to find the opportunity that best aligns with your interests. Internships are offered year-round, though they typically begin in the summer. All internships are paid. We’ll also help with visa applications where needed.

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During the summer, Penn State McNair conducts an intensive eight-week summer research program. Summer program participants:

• Conduct scholarly research with a member of Penn State faculty
• Earn a research stipend up to $2,800
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Harvard Griffin GSAS administers the Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) program, but you may be interested in other programs at Harvard's many schools and affiliated hospitals.

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Harvard programs, harvard-amgen scholars program.

Harvard-Amgen Scholars will conduct novel biotechnology-focused research with Harvard scientists over the course of a 10-week summer internship. Interns will have the opportunity to interact closely with faculty through scholarly and pre-professional development activities including a Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series and Biotechnology Journal Club. They will also gain critical exposure to tools for effective science communication, proposal writing, and graduate school preparation, and will have opportunities to explore the Boston area through a variety of social activities and outings. Currently, enrolled undergraduates interested in pursuing a bioscience PhD or the MD/PhD are eligible to apply, especially those from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing on Harvard’s Cambridge campus, travel, meal allowance, and a stipend are provided. 

Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Internship Program (HIP)

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute Internship Program (HIP) provides an opportunity for Harvard and non-Harvard undergraduates to gain direct experience in stem cell research while working in a Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) laboratory under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Interns participate in a mandatory stem cell seminar series and a career pathways presentation and present their summer research findings at the HIP Symposium in August. Candidates must express a strong interest in stem cell biology; previous lab experience is desirable but not required. Approximately 35 students are selected by competitive review for this 10-week internship. A stipend is provided.

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a 10-week program that introduces undergraduates to bioengineering, materials research, nanoscience, and engineering while providing a coordinated, educational, and dynamic research community that inspires them to seek a graduate degree. REU research opportunities are arranged in conjunction with the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC), the Center for Nanoscale Systems (CNS), the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering , as well as other Harvard-based engineering and science entities. Professional development workshops, faculty seminars on research and ethics, and community activities are integrated into the program. Students receive a stipend and housing.

Center for Astrophysics Solar Research Experience for Undergraduates Program

Scientists from the Solar and Stellar X-Ray Group (SSXG) and the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Group (SSP) at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) host undergraduate students from around the US. For 10 weeks, these students will participate in cutting-edge astronomical research about the sun and the heliosphere and learn the skills necessary for a successful scientific career. Projects range from data analysis to computer modeling to instrument building. Special seminars will be held to increase students' public speaking and computer programming skills. Students will learn from experience about scientific research and how to apply their academic work to real-world problems. Some time will also be devoted to exploring Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the surrounding area. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.  Stipend, housing, and travel are provided. Please visit the website for more information .

Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology

The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology is an 11-week research program that allows students to participate in ongoing research at the Harvard Forest in Petersham, Massachusetts. Projects focus on the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest ecosystems including global warming, hurricanes, forest harvesting, and invasive organisms. Researchers come from many disciplines, and specific studies center on population and community ecology, paleoecology, land-use history, phenology, biogeochemistry, soil science, ecophysiology, and atmosphere-biosphere exchanges. Students work with mentors from Harvard and collaborating institutions. Responsibilities may include field sampling, laboratory studies, data analysis, and scientific writing. In addition, students attend seminars given by nationally known scientists and workshops on career and graduate school preparation. At the end of the summer, students present their research results by writing an abstract and presenting their findings at a student research symposium. The program provides room, board, and a competitive stipend.

Program for Research in Markets & Organizations

The Program for Research in Markets & Organizations (PRIMO) provides an opportunity for Harvard and non-Harvard undergraduates (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled full-time at a US institution) to work closely with Harvard Business School faculty, gaining exposure to business research on a variety of cutting-edge ideas. The primary goal of the program is to build and foster a strong community of scholars committed to excellence in research as part of the Harvard Summer Undergraduate Research Village. Students must commit to the 10-week program and are provided with Harvard campus housing, meals, and a research stipend.

Programs at Harvard Medical School 

Summer honors undergraduate research program at harvard medical school.

Summer Honors Undergraduate Research Program (SHURP) is a 10-week summer research program primarily for college students belonging to groups that are underrepresented in the sciences. In addition to laboratory-based research with Harvard Medical School faculty, the program includes research and career development seminars and a peer-mentoring program. Stipend, housing, and travel are provided. Administered by the Division of Medical Sciences (PhD programs office) at Harvard Medical School every year since 1991, SHURP is offered for currently enrolled undergraduates who are considering careers in biological or biomedical research sciences, who have already had at least one summer (or equivalent term-time) of experience in a research laboratory, and who have taken at least one upper-level biology course that includes molecular biology. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Systems Biology Summer Internship Program

The 10-week Systems Biology Summer Internship Program enables interns to work on research projects spanning many scientific fields including systems biology, biophysics, bioinformatics, genomics, applied mathematics, and computation. Participants learn a range of cutting-edge techniques in the exciting and dynamic research environment of the FAS Center for Systems Biology and the Department of Systems Biology at Harvard Medical School. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Individuals from underrepresented minority and economically disadvantaged groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Cell Biology Research Scholars Program

The Cell Biology Research Scholars Program provides a 10-week full-time research opportunity to undergraduate students with a passion for scientific discovery and fundamental biology. Students will be hosted by faculty investigators to work on cutting-edge research projects and participate in training workshops and mentoring activities in preparation for a productive scientific research career. A stipend is provided, but scholars are responsible for travel, housing, and meals.

Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Summer Scholars Program

The Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology (BCMP) Summer Scholars Program is a 10-week program designed to provide hands-on laboratory research experience to motivated undergraduates with a strong interest in pursuing graduate studies focused on molecular mechanisms in biology. The program offers students the opportunity to gain experience in hands-on laboratory research; to interact with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other summer interns; to attend weekly presentations by department members on specific research projects and cutting-edge research tools; and to improve their presentation, writing, and communication skills. Participating laboratories cover a broad range of basic and disease-oriented research topics using the analytical tools of biochemistry, molecular genetics, biophysics, chemical biology, and structural biology. A stipend is provided, but students are responsible for travel, housing, and meal accommodations.

Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology at Harvard Medical School

The 10-week Summer Undergraduate Program in Immunology exposes undergraduate students to current topics in immunology. Students participate in a combination of weekly lectures and laboratory work with faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows from the Harvard Medical School Immunology Graduate Program. Participants from colleges in which the topic is not taught or presented in depth are especially welcome, and individuals from underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who are in their sophomore or junior year. A stipend is provided, but the program is unable to assist with travel, housing arrangements, or visas for students.

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School

Summer Institute in Biomedical Informatics , now entering its 15th year, is a nine-week full-time extensive research opportunity with a curriculum including didactic lectures, clinical case studies, a mentored research project, and presentation of findings. The program is for undergraduates with quantitative interests and skills who aspire to contribute to translational advances in biomedicine with a future PhD or research-oriented MD or MD/PhD. A stipend, housing, and a travel allowance are provided. If you are an undergraduate with a strong quantitative background and interested in innovation and methodological rigor in your approach to scientific inquiry in biomedicine or in the translation of computational methods to engineering/software applications in medicine, this is the summer program for you!

The Four Directions Summer Research Program

The Four Directions Summer Research Program (FDSRP) provides an opportunity for talented Native American undergraduates to explore careers in the medical profession under the guidance and supervision of staff from Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. The FDSRP is an eight-week summer research opportunity offered to undergraduate and first-year medical students with a commitment to the health of Native American communities. Interns engage in basic science or translational research projects under the supervision of Harvard Medical School faculty advisors. Students also receive career development training, meet faculty from across the hospital and medical school, and participate in a variety of social networking events. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Stipend, housing, and travel are provided.

Newborn Medicine Summer Student Research Program

The Newborn Medicine Summer Student Research Program is sponsored by the Harvard Program in Neonatology for students interested in clinical aspects and research in Newborn Medicine. During the 8–12-week program, students are guided by faculty and fellow mentors from the program with the goal of providing undergraduate and medical school students with intensive clinical and laboratory research. As part of the program, the students will have the opportunity to observe newborn care in the hospital nurseries, clinics, and neonatal intensive care units. Partial funding is available for students participating in the program.

Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine

Based at Harvard Medical School, the Harvard Summer Research Program in Kidney Medicine is an eight-week research-intensive experience that provides undergraduates interested in science or medicine an introduction to nephrology, and an overview of basic and clinical science. At the end of the program, students will have the opportunity to present their research at a national student symposium. Stipend and housing are provided. Research experience is preferred but not required. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

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Summer program in biological sciences in public health.

The Summer Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is an eight-week laboratory-based biological research program for undergraduates belonging to underrepresented groups during the summer following their sophomore or junior years. The program exposes college students to the rewards of laboratory research directed toward solving important public health problems such as infections (malaria, TB, parasites), cancer, lung diseases, multifactorial, multigenic, and common diseases of aging, diabetes, and obesity. Scientific approaches include regulation of cell growth and gene regulation, cellular metabolism, DNA modification, cellular signaling, and structure-function analyses. The overall mission of the program is to prepare qualified students for graduate-level training leading to research careers in the biological sciences.

Summer Program in Epidemiology

The Summer Program in Epidemiology at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health is an intensive five-week program that integrates mathematics and quantitative methods to provide students with an understanding of the skills and processes necessary to pursue a career in public health. The program recruits undergraduates belonging to underrepresented groups for graduate-level training. Areas of study include cancer prevention, infectious disease, environmental and occupational health, nutrition, and more. Students will participate in an introductory course in epidemiology and biostatistics, faculty lectures, a research project led by faculty or post-doctoral fellow, and networking opportunities. Travel, lodging, a stipend, and frequent meals are provided.

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MIRT is a national program designed to encourage students to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral research providing support for undergraduate and graduate students to do health-related population-based research and training in developing countries including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Thailand, Republic of Georgia, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, and Australia. Trainees get knowledge of scientific literature associated with projects, biomedical research ethics, and cultural aspects with a focus on how these aspects affect public health issues as well as scientific and medical issues. Research opportunities are designed collaboratively with faculty in these institutions to address health and health disparities pertinent to their countries.

Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology at the Harvard School of Public Health

The Summer Program in Biostatistics & Computational Biology is an intensive six-week introduction to biostatistics, epidemiology, and public health research. Based at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, this program is designed to introduce qualified undergraduates and post-baccalaureates to the use of quantitative methods for biological, environmental, and medical research, and to demonstrate the application of quantitative methods to the study of human health. US citizenship or permanent residency is required.

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The goal of the eight-week Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP) is to provide underrepresented minority students with an overview of opportunities available in biomedical research and clinical medicine. Students are assigned to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) laboratories or clinical sites where they undertake original research projects and prepare presentations of their work under the mentorship of an MGH investigator. In addition to this research experience, students will attend weekly seminars, career development workshops, and networking events. The program is open to underrepresented minority students who have completed at least three years of college or who are first-year medical students; no prior research experience is necessary. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing, meals, and a stipend are provided.

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The STARS Program provides underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate and first-year medical students with a strong interest in pursuing advanced careers as research scientists, physicians, and/or healthcare professionals with an opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, and translational research projects during an eight-week summer program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Harvard Medical School (HMS). Interns participate in a research project under the supervision of an HMS faculty mentor. Additional activities include "Research 101" education and training sessions, social networking opportunities, weekly roundtables with BWH Faculty and the Office for Multicultural Faculty Careers, and community health center/clinic shadowing. US citizenship or permanent residency is required. Housing, travel, and a stipend are provided.

Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences at Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program introduces Massachusetts high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented minority populations to cancer research. Each year, CURE selects several students to participate in full-time 8–12-week summer internships. Interns are assigned individual mentors, who oversee their research and offer guidance. In addition to working on a research project, participants benefit from various program activities, such as a comprehensive orientation, scientific research, and professional development seminars, journal club discussions, networking, and social events. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a biomedical or health-related research career. Students receive a weekly stipend.

Brigham Research Institute Undergraduate Research Summer Internship Program 

The Brigham Research Institute’s Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduates across the United States to gain a focused, challenging, and hands-on research experience in a basic science or clinical laboratory setting. Interns can choose from a wide variety of host labs doing exciting work in areas related to cardiovascular, immunology, musculoskeletal, neurobiology, and sex differences research. During the 10-week internship program, students can take advantage of educational and professional development offerings on the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School campuses as well as participate in a central curriculum associated with the program. Students will present their research findings in a mini research symposium at the end of their training period.

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Summer research opportunity programs are designed to introduce eligible undergraduates to leading scholars at the nation’s top research universities. Participating undergraduates produce graduate level research with faculty guidance over an eight- to 10-week period in the summer. Funding is often provided.

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We will not be hosting an internship program for summer 2024. We look forward to welcoming interns in the summer of 2025. Information about summer 2025 internship opportunities will be posted in December 2024.

Our paid summer internship program is a learning and networking opportunity for undergraduate students. A goal of the program is to help interns develop as professionals and teach them how to enter and navigate the workplace. Our interns are “learners” who get to do real work by working collaboratively with our colleagues on a variety of projects.

Summer interns will belong to a cohort and attend programs which will allow them to meet staff from across the Center, as well as expose them to a variety of careers such as: public opinion research, polling, methodology, computational social science/data science, economics, sociology, political science, communications, non-profit management, and data journalism. Candidates with interest in the Center’s mission and values, as well as a desire to learn more about careers in these fields are encouraged to apply, regardless of traditional experience in this type of work. 

Interns can expect substantial and challenging work. For example, an intern may learn or master statistical software, be a part of the research lifecycle, work on a report, or publish a blog post.

Our interns make valuable contributions to our work, and as such, undergraduate interns are paid $17/hour. Interns are not eligible for benefits, including paid time off, but a relocation stipend is available to those who need them. Interns are responsible for finding their own housing.

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We are led by political scientist  Michael Dimock  and have a  staff  of more than 170 people. Our  experts  combine the observational and storytelling skills of journalists with the analytical rigor of social scientists. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff.

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OIST Research Internship Program Description

The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Intern program in STEM fields. The duration of the internship is typically from 2 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

Internships may begin and end at any time during the year, with two application periods. For details about the application process and deadlines, please see the section " Apply to Research Internship ."

OIST will provide the following support for successful applicants.

Internship Allowance

JPY 2,400 per working day (Non-taxable and weekends excluded )    

Commuting Allowance

OIST Shuttle Bus Pass

Travel Expenses

One direct round-trip air ticket ( travel date will be closest date to the term of placement )

Accommodation

Furnished apartment on or off campus

Other Support

OIST will also assist in visa acquisition, insurance procedures, and local registration. This will only be provided for the student. Therefore, this does not pertain to the dependents and family members of the student.

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Applicants who intend to import biological or hazardous material for their research are urged to insure that such import is in compliance with all regulations of their home country, any country of transit, and of Japan, and to complete all necessary paperwork for importation well ahead of time.

Detailed regulations pertaining to matters of payment, intellectual property rights, attendance, health and safety, and other matters have been drawn up and will be made available to successful applicants.

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Design a Research Internship

You can design your own research internship with an industry partner. These research internships must extend for greater than 60 days over a minimum three month period and can be full-time or part-time, in-person or virtual. While research internships can be taken any time during your course (except before confirmation of candidature or during the last six months of candidature), you will need to submit an internship plan before you reach 18 months of full-time candidature (or part-time equivalent).

Start planning your research internship early in candidature. Your internship must include research & development (R&D) activities that are related to your research topic but can be broader than your specific research project. Discuss possible research & development (R&D) activities for an internship with your supervisors.

Examples of R&D activities include:

• Working individually, or collaboratively with industry, to apply design thinking and identify and solve real industry problems with recommendations to improve or develop solutions.
• Reviewing the literature & critically assessing new findings, challenging assumptions, conducting evidence-based research and development, testing prototypes, developing or improving product or service design, collecting prototype data, developing prototype protocols, test marketing.
• Constructing and operating a pilot plant to test and/or improve operations.
• Implementing Phase I-III clinical trials.
• Building algorithms, new programming languages or operating systems.
• Developing new policies and frameworks.
• Increasing the knowledge of humankind, culture and society or applying new knowledge through creative works.

Prior to approaching an industry partner you may wish to use the tools and support provided by UWA Careers Centre to self-assess your technical capabilities and transferrable skills and build your résumé.  Explore UWA's Employability Resources  to develop a pitch to a potential industry partner that describes your skills, knowledge and personal attributes. Connect with potential industry partners by subscribing to industry events such as UWA’s Research Impact Series  or sign up for an industry mentor through  UWA’s Career Mentor Link .

Approach an external or industry partner organisation  (also known as a Research End User – REU – or partner organisation). Businesses, government departments and organisations, and non-government and community organisations are all examples of possible partner organisations, provided they are not affiliated with a university. If you are already employed by an organisation, your employer may partner with you for a research internship in some situations.

Read more about partner organisations here: government and non-government . You can email [email protected] if you would like clarification of whether a potential partner meets the definition of an REU organisation.

Discuss internship logistics with your supervisors and industry partner. You can plan for a full-time or part-time internship or a mix of both provided the total time spent on the internship is greater than 60 days (full time or equivalent) spread over three months or more. The internship can be in-person or virtual or a mix of both. You can plan an internship for any time in your candidature between confirmation of candidature and the final six months of your course.

Read the internship eligibility conditions as you will need to meet these conditions, such as satisfactory progress and up-to-date milestones, at the time of your internship. If you are a sponsored international student, check with your sponsor that an internship is possible. All students, except students on RTP and UWA scholarships, will need to check that an internship does not breach the scholarship conditions.

You can indicate in your research proposal and first progress review that you are planning an internship.

Submit your internship plan in HDRhub by starting a Research End User Engagement application. This internship plan is an indication of your intention to undertake an internship and not a formal agreement. Your plan needs to be submitted before you are 18 months of full-time candidature.

If you are part-time, your plan needs to be submitted before you reach 36 months of candidature. If you plan to take an internship before 18 months of candidature, you should submit your plan and formal internships agreement at least 1 month prior to the internship.

In the HDRhub Research End User Engagement application, you will need to note the planned dates of the internship, the name of your Industry Partner, the hours you intend to work and other details.

At least one month prior to your internship , your internship plan needs to be formalised as an internship agreement. This formal internship agreement is signed by you, your supervisors and your industry partner. The agreement will include how any intellectual property (IP) arising from the internship will be managed.

Submit your formal internship agreement in HDRhub.

You cannot start your internship until this formal internship agreement has been approved by the GRS in HDRhub.

Once you have the formal agreement signed by your industry partner, the GRS strongly encourage you to complete the internship as a matter of professional courtesy.

Record completion of your internship in HDRhub. Complete your HDRhub Research End User Engagement record which asks for a written reflection on your internship experience.

Satisfactory completion of a research internship of greater than 60 days over a minimum three month period will be recorded on your academic transcript.

Whether or not your internship outcomes can be included in your thesis will need to be negotiated between you, your supervisors and your industry partner.

Enrol in an Internship Program

You may consider enrolling in a pre-existing internship related to your research area. While these internships may not offer the same flexibility as an internship you design yourself, such as set commencement dates and inflexible working hours, they often require less up-front planning.

The GRS partners with the following key research internship providers that provide research internships suitable for a wide range of disciplines. You may also wish to explore whether there are specific internship programs in your discipline.

If you apply for a pre-existing Research Internship, the internship needs to be reported in HDRhub in the same way that a self-designed internship is managed - submit an internship plan, upload the formal internship agreement, seek approval from the GRS and record completion of your internship once you have finished.

All sectors and disciplines industry internships - 3-6 months

iPrep Biodesign

Solve an industry problem in a team environment - 3-months

OECD Intern

Work on OECD strategic projects and build analytical and technical skills

SAAFE Intern

Internships in health, environment and the nuclear fuel cycle

Over 550 projects with over 90 business, government and not-for-profit partners

Internship with one-off stipend

World Trade Organisation

Economics, law, international relations or related discipline. 3-6mo in Geneva

WA Government

Multidisciplinary internships

Education Department

Multidisciplinary PhD internship for AU citizens only

Other Industry Engagement Opportunities

In addition to research internships, there are other ways to engage with industry during your candidature. These opportunities include mentoring and innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation programs, training in transferable skills and more.

Some training programs will be delivered by UWA, others are recognised by the University but delivered externally by another educational institution or by industry or other research end user.

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Mentoring in medical technology, pharmaceuticals, energy and minerals

Information for Partner Organisations

• Your organisation, the PhD student and UWA (represented by the student's PhD supervisor and endorsed by the the UWA Graduate Research School) will collaborate on the scope of the research and development activities to be undertaken by the student. All parties will sign an Internship Agreement before commencement.
• The duration of research internships is equivalent to 60 days or more over at least three calendar months and can be completed part-time or full-time, at your workplace, on campus, online or a hybrid arrangement. Longer internships can be negotiated.
• The internship activities must be related to the student’s area of research, reflect both the interests of your organisation and offer a professional development opportunity for the student. The student’s ability, access to resources and time allocated for academic study and mentoring need to be considered.
• Your organisation will nominate a workplace supervisor to orientate the student, act as a mentor and provide feedback throughout the internship, and liaise with the PhD supervisor at UWA.
• The Internship Agreement will address intellectual property (IP) and signed by all parties. Typically, the internship IP is held by your organisation, while any background research IP is retained by the student.
• Exclusions include universities and their affiliates such as research institutes, controlled entities, or subsidiaries. For further queries, please email [email protected] .

PhD students have:

• Worked individually, or collaboratively with industry, to apply design thinking and identify and solve real industry problems with recommendations to improve or develop solutions.
• Reviewed literature & critically assessed new findings, challenged assumptions, conducted evidence-based research and development, tested prototypes, developed or improved product or service design, collected prototype data, developed prototype protocols, test to market.
• Constructed and operated a pilot plant  to test and improve.
• Implemented Phase I to III of clinical trials.
• Built logarithms , new programming languages and operating systems.
• Developed new policies and frameworks.
• Developed creative works, delivered live performance  of creative works, recorded or rendered works and curated exhibitions or events.
• Developed creative & systematic work to increase the stock of knowledge of humankind, culture and society and devise new applications of available knowledge.

Anytime following Confirmation of Candidature and meeting the eligibility requirements.

UWA PhD students who are enrolled, completed 12 to 18 months into their studies and wish to start a research internship, need to submit their Research Internship Agreement, and Internship Proposal outlining the scope of work, and sign it with the Partner Organisation, UWA’s academic supervisor and approved by UWA’s Graduate Research School.

UWA PhD Students who are enrolled and completed less than 12 months into their studies can provide written confirmation of a future 60 FTE day minimum (over 3 month) internship with the Partner Organisation. They would commence their internship after their Confirmation of Candidature (12 months) with completion prior to their exams being finalised (48 months).

Partner Organisations providing an internship with UWA’s partner programs, APR Intern and iPREP, make payment as defined by the program and can be negotiated by scale.

Payment for bespoke internships can be negotiated with the student by the Partner Organisation and reflected in the Internship Agreement.

Unpaid internships may be arranged in discussion with the Research Internships team. Please email [email protected]

Research internships are developed in collaboration between the Partner Organisation, and UWA student and academic supervisor.

Partner Organisations can access UWA’s internship programs APR Intern and iPREP or develop a bespoke internship to suit the needs of your organisation.

If you are interested in establishing a bespoke research internship, please contact the UWA Graduate School of Research at [email protected] .

In cases where the UWA student is working on a discrete R&D project with the Partner Organisation under an employment contract, the student is entitled to employment conditions covered by Fair Work Act and insurance coverage is met by the Partner Organisation. In most such cases the university will not be a signatory to that contract so the nature of work described in the employment contract must be recognised as equivalent to the criteria that define a research internship and approved verified in writing by the UWA supervisor or the Dean of the UWA Graduate Research School. The start/end dates and days of engagement must also be reported to the Graduate Research School. The student is entitled to employment conditions covered by Fair Work Act and insurance coverage met by the Partner Organisation.

In some situations, a research internship with an employer may be possible. Please contact UWA’s Graduate Research School of Research Internships team at [email protected] .

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Widening participation research summer internships.

The Widening Participation (WP) Research Summer Internships provide promising undergraduates from underrepresented groups with hands-on experience of research during the summer holidays, with the aim of encouraging you to consider a career in research.

You’ll gain professional experience through a funded internship, gaining knowledge and experience in your chosen subject. It will help support your application for postgraduate study and other research jobs. 

During the internship, you’ll take part in sessions to improve your research skills and gain insights into postgraduate study and research at the University of Bristol. There are also social opportunities for you to get to know the other scholars, as well as staff and students at the University. 

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You will be paid £12 per hour.

The Widening Participation Research Summer internships will last six weeks from Monday 1 July to Friday 9 August 2024 (9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday) . Please note, some project dates may vary.

Research project may be done remotely, in the laboratory, office, clinic or field and may involve experimental or theoretical approaches, depending on the type of research a supervisor undertakes.

Supervisors and projects

Download supervisor and project information:  Widening Participation Research internship projects and supervisors (PDF, 171kB) ‌ ‌

Explore supervisors by subject:

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Eligibility

To apply for the WP Research Summer Internship you must:

• b e a UK (Home) fee-paying student  registered on a relevant undergraduate course in the UK ;  
• be in the middle year(s) of your degree.

Where an internship is oversubscribed, we will give priority to those who meet all or most of the following criteria:

• your ethnicity is listed under Asian or Asian British; Black, Black British, Caribbean or African; Mixed or multiple ethnic groups; or the Other ethnic group category on the gov.uk list of ethnic groups ;
• you have been eligible for free school meals;
• you come from one of the more deprived areas of the country as defined by the government's Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) database. You can check your postcode ranking using the IMD website . Please note this criteria only applies to students who live in England;
• you are a mature student (aged 21 or over when you started your first undergraduate course);
• you are a  care-leaver  or an  estranged student ;
• you are a refugee or asylum seeker;
• you have a disability. Please note that the term disability is very wide; further details of what may be considered a disability are in the  definition of disability .

How to apply

Applications are now closed for 2024 and will reopen next year for summer 2025.

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Take part in CERN’s Summer Student Programme! Are you currently studying for a Bachelor or Master degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics? Are you looking for a practical training period during the European summer (June – September)? If so, this could be the opportunity for you: the CERN Summer Student Programme!

Meet former CERN summer students on this page to find out more about their experience.

“I don’t know if we were particularly lucky, but I really enjoyed every aspect of the summer student program: work, lectures and social life (a lot!).”

Summer Student Programme

How do you plan to spend your summer? How does getting involved in some of the world’s biggest experiments sound? This is more than summer work. It’s the chance to join CERN in Geneva – getting involved in the day-to-day work of our multicultural teams. Attend lectures, visit CERN facilities, take part in discussions and workshops with people who are leaders in their fields. In fact, it will be a summer like nowhere else on Earth.

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Summer work experience in a place like nowhere else on earth: the birthplace of the world wide web! If you’re studying computer science, a great way to spend your summer could be to join the openlab summer student programme, to work on an advanced IT project and follow IT lectures specially prepared for you by experts at CERN and other institutes. Visits to the accelerators and experimental areas are also part of the programme, along with visits to external companies. Interested? Check it out and take part!

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Something went wrong. please try again later., you need to sign in before applying for schemes, it seems you have already initiated your application earlier. to know more please visit, check eligibility, ministry of statistics and programme implementation, scheme of internship for post-graduate/research students.

Aim, Objectives & Scope

• To facilitate the students pursuing post-graduate/research in statistics to study and get familiarized with the prevailing system of Official Statistics in the Country.
• To familiarize the interested and willing post-graduate/research students with the Official Statistical System of the Country, with specific reference to data collection, processing & analysis, publication and dissemination needs.
• To create awareness amongst the students of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ OperationsResearch/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied fields of Statistics about the Indian Statistical Service and Subordinate Statistical Service.
• To sensitize the students of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operational Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied fields of Statistics about choosing their career in the field of Statistics.

Number of Internships

Remuneration

A token stipend of ₹10,000/- (consolidated) @ ₹5,000/- per month would be paid to the selected intern on successful completion of his /her internship, at the end of the internship period.

• Stipend to interns would be transferred directly into their bank account only through electronic mode of funds transfer/Aadhaar Payments Bridge(APB)/Aadhaar Enabled Payment System(AEPS) by selection points and no cash payments would be made.
• Selected candidates should submit their bank account details after joining the internship.
• A Certificate will be issued to the successful interns, upon completion of the internship, by the respective offices where they are attached.

The students opting for NSSO (FOD) Zonal/Regional Offices will be paid an additional amount of ₹250/- per day, so as to enable them to undertake Field Visits if required, which should not exceed a maximum of 10 days in the entire period of 2 months of internship.

To facilitate the interns in the pursuit of their assignment, internship offices/centers would try their best to provide a minimum logistics support i.e. office space, with intercom facility and computer, with internet facility etc. However, interns may have to bring their own laptops if the situation demands so.

For study material, the intern will have access to the literature available in the Library/Office and can interact with the concerned Division(s)/Officer through the guide, with whom they would be attached. Internship Centers will designate a guide/nodal officer for each intern allocated to them.

• No Travelling Allowance or Daily allowance etc. will be paid by the Ministry for joining the place of internship allotted to them or after the completion of the internship.

The selected candidates have to make their own arrangements for their lodging, boarding and transport etc.

• The applicant should be a citizen of India and;
• He/She must be pursuing post-graduation/research from a recognized College/University/Research institute in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/Operational Research/Economics/Demography or any of the applied fields of Statistics.
• The internship will be for a period of 2 months from the date of joining.
• Each intern/student shall be required to submit report/paper (along with soft copy) at the end of the assignment, including inter-alia, his/her observations and suggestions, if any, regarding any possible improvement in the system.
• If any intern leaves or discontinues the internship in between, that is, before the completion of two months, he/she will not be entitled to any stipend/certificate.
• The award of internship to the applicant is not and cannot be construed as any kind of job or assurances for any job in the Government of India.

Application:-

• In absence of filled-in MS Excel File with application form, the application would be rejected.
• All internship related queries should be sent through email to the nodal officers of respective internship centers with subject line “Internship for Post-Graduate/ Research Students – 2023-24”.
• Emails received with subject line other than as mentioned above may not be considered.

Selection Process:-

• The selection of the candidates will be done purely on the basis of the aggregate marks obtained in graduation (excluding qualifying subject(s)) and allocation of internship office will be done taking into account the above selection criterion and the place option exercised by the candidates.
• The selected candidates/applicants would be informed through e-mail besides displaying the list of selected interns on the website of the MoSPI in the case of Group “A” and notice board of the respective offices in the case of Group “B”.
• Passport Sized Photograph
• Proof of Identity
• Duly filled in and signed/attested application form.
• Proof of the Latest Educational Qualification (Marksheets of the last 3 years)
• Self-attested copy of Identity Card issued during PG Course/Research or any other document showing that the applicant is Post Graduate/Research Student of Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Operations Research/ Economics/Demography or any of the applied field of Statistics.
• If not given on the application form itself, then a No-Objection Letter from the Institute/Head of Department where the applicant is pursuing study indicating the status of study (Class, Year, University etc.) shall be required.

What Are The Objectives Of The "Scheme Of Internship For Post-Graduate/Research Students By MoSPI"?

Aim, Objectives & Scope To facilitate the students pursuing post-graduate/research in statistics to study and get familiarized with the prevailing system of Official Statistics in the Country. To familiarize the interested and willing post-graduate/research students with the Official Statistical System of the Country, with specific reference to data collection, processing & analysis, publication and dissemination needs. To create awareness amongst the students of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ OperationsResearch/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied fields of Statistics about the Indian Statistical Service and Subordinate Statistical Service. To sensitize the students of Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operational Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied fields of Statistics about choosing their career in the field of Statistics.

How Many Total Slots Are There In This Internship Scheme?

The total available number of internships during 2023-24 would be 193.

Will The Amount Of The Token Stipend Be Paid As A Lump Sum Or In Installments?

Will The Amount Of The Stipend Be Paid In Cash?

The stipend to interns would be transferred directly into their bank account only through electronic mode of funds transfer/ Aadhaar Payments Bridge (APB)/ Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) by selection points.

Will The Certificate Of Completion Be Paid To All The Interns?

The Certificate will be issued to the successful interns, upon completion of the internship, by the respective offices where they are attached.

Will MoSPI Pay Travelling Allowance Or Daily Allowance To The Interns?

No Travelling Allowance or Daily Allowance etc. will be paid by the Ministry for joining the place of internship allotted to them or after the completion of the internship.

Are There Any Arrangements For Lodging And Boarding Of The Interns?

Does This Internship Program Include Field Visits? If Yes, What Shall Be Its Duration?

What Additional Facilities Will Be Provided To The Interns?

Will The Interns Have Access To The Office Library?

What Should Be The Educational Stream Of The Intern?

The applicant should be pursuing his/her post-graduation/research from a recognized College/ University/ Research institute in Statistics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Operational Research/ Economics/ Demography or any of the applied fields of Statistics.

What Types Of Outputs Are Expected From The Interns?

Each intern/student shall be required to submit a report/paper (along with a soft copy) at the end of the assignment, including inter-alia, his/her observations and suggestions, if any, regarding any possible improvement in the system.

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