- RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS IN INDIA
- Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) announces the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) to create unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering and medical students from the United States to undertake internships in national laboratories, federal research centers, academic research institutes and private R & D laboratories in India. Objectives of the internships are to provide students with unique opportunities to live and work in an international context, to gain practical experience and acquire professional skills. Internships are envisaged as a source of mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their host institutions.
- RISE will provide American students
- International professional experiences
- Enhanced practical skills
- Insight to opportunities offered by host instiutions
- Work experience in international teams
- Exposure to Indian science and culture
- Life-long professional networks
- Eligibility
- U.S. & Indian Citizen
- Open to science, engineering, technology and medical disciplines
- Ph.D and Master students currently enrolled at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in U.S
- Internship duration
- 3 to 5 months
- Internship includes
- Monthly stipend @ Rs. 25,000.00
- Accommodation to be provided by Host Institution/Company.
- Return Airfare (Coach Class)
- Visa Cost
- Please note that in order to avail the internship on selection, the selected inter must obtain adequate international travel insurance valid for
- the complete duration of internship in India
| Application Form |
| Reference Form |
| Download Brochure |
| Application Deadline: 31 March 2012 |
| Applications should be submitted electronically to internship@indousstf.org |
| List of Indian Host Institutions |
| RISE Awards 2011 |
| RISE Awards 2009-10 |
- For program information contact:
- Dr. Smriti Trikha
- Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
- 12 Hailey Road, Fulbright House
- New Delhi-110 001
- Email:
- internship@indousstf.org
