The Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) Bhopal, established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced its Summer Internship Program 2026 for motivated and academically strong students.
This program offers selected candidates the opportunity to engage in supervised research or reading projects under IISER Bhopal faculty across diverse disciplines including Basic Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Economic Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Application Timeline
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Application Portal Open: 11 March 2026
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Last Date to Apply: 29 March 2026
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Selected Candidates Announcement: Fourth week of April 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Students currently enrolled in the following programs are eligible:
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2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of B.Sc / B.Tech / BS / BS-MS / B.E
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1st year of M.Sc / M.Tech
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Equivalent academic programs
Applicants must submit the Online Internship Application Form. Submission of false information may lead to cancellation.
Internship Duration
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4 to 8 weeks
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Between 25 May 2026 and 20 July 2026
Selection Criteria
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Academic performance
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Quality of the write-up submitted by the candidate
The final list of selected candidates will be published on the institute’s website.
Accommodation & Fees
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No financial assistance will be provided
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Hostel accommodation available (₹1500 per month)
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Mess charges as per actual rates (approx. ₹3700 per month)
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Certificate issued upon successful completion and submission of project report
Contact Information
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Program Queries: internship@iiserb.ac.in
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Technical Issues: webmaster@iiserb.ac.in
Applicants are advised not to directly contact faculty members regarding project allocation or selection.
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students to gain hands-on research experience at one of India’s premier science institutions.
For detailed information, visit the official IISER Bhopal website:
https://www.iiserb.ac.in
https://www.iiserb.ac.in/assets/all_upload/doaa/IISER_Bhopal_Summer_Internship.pdf