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Biotechnology Internships in India: Selection Based
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Biotechnology Internships in India: Your Search Ends here

It's not uncommon to face the need of 2-6 months internships during the course of one's graduation/degree program. Every B.Tech student is supposed to go for a 2 months training period at the end of second year; and a 6 months major project in the last semester in most of the universities in India. Whereas, the Indian "Educational Market" is full of private institutes and companies that offer "Paid" (Where you need to pay) training programs, it doesn't suit the pocket of many students, who belong to financially weak families. Apart from the money matter, the value and authenticity of such paid trainings isn't considered high, but rather reflects an inability on the part of a student to procure a standard training from an institute/research center of high repute. So, this article is aimed at easing this very problem of the students. I'll be enlisting the names of those institutes/universities/research centers in India that offer summer internships every year, through a structured selection process (and obviously, at most institutes, the internships are Free of Cost, and rather they pay you!).

Here is the list of top and one of the best opportunities for Training in Biotechnology (or Internships in Biotechnology) in India:

1. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Summer Research Fellowship
I don't think IITs need any introduction to any student in India/Abroad. And IIT Delhi, which is Ranked 1 in India, offers a summer research fellowship program to the students who have completed atleast 2 years of their engineering course. The program is stipend based (Rs 500 per week!) and is open to only those students who rank among top 10 in their class in their respective institutes/universities in India/Abroad.

Application Starts: Dec-January

Deadline: March

Result of Selected Candidates: April

Training Period:
May-July
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2. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) Summer Research Fellowship
On the same lines as IIT Delhi, IIT Madras also offers Summer Research Fellowship to Biotech Students. A separate announcement can be seen in the departmental web-page of IIT Madras every year (which is removed after selection is complete). I have attached a cached copy of the list of students selected in this year's SRF program. Also there's a link to the departmental webpage. The stipend paid by IIT Madras is Rs 6500/- for 2 months and the training is open to students who have completed 2 years of B.Tech/BSc or are in 1st year of M.Tech/MSc.

Application Starts: Dec-January

Deadline: March

Result of Selected Candidates: April

Training Period:
May-July


IIT Madras Department of Biotech Webpage



List of Selected Students for 2013


3. Indian Institute of Technology, Bomabay (IIT Bombay) Project Work Training to Indian Students

IIT Bombay has a unique and highly structured selection program for summer trainees as well as 6 month project trainees. Stipend given to Summer Trainees is Rs 6000/- for 2 months while to the 6 months project trainees is Rs 15000/- for 6 months! The link to detailed procedure for applying for the internship program(s) is mentioned below:


Detailed Procedure for Application


Application Starts: Dec-January

Deadline: March

Result of Selected Candidates: April

4. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) Summer Research Fellowship
IIT Guwahati's Department of Biotechnology offers a paid training program (you have to pay Rs 5000/-) to the Indian students to work for 2 months on a project under any of the following domains:
  • Protein structure, dynamics & aggregation
  • Molecular biophysics
  • Protein engineering & protein function
  • Structural-function-folding relationship
  • Enzyme and Microbial Technology
  • Biocatalysis, Biosensor & Biofuel cell
  • Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
  • Plant Genetic Engineering
  • Gene Therapy for Viral and Metabolic Diseases
  • Biological Control of Insect Pests
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Carbohydrate Enzymes
  • Fungal Biotechnology and Bio-pesticides
  • Molecular Fingerprinting and Expression Systems in Food Grade bacteria
  • Environmental bioremediation, Bioprocess development (upstream to downstream)
  • Metabolic Engineering
  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Hormone regulated Gene Expression

Application Starts: Dec-January

Deadline: March

Result of Selected Candidates: April

Training Period:
May-July


Details of Training Program



5. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) Student Summer Research Internhips (SRIP)

A recently established IIT, IIT Gandhinagar offers large number of internship opportunities with a healthy stipend of Rs 1000/- per week!

Application Starts: Dec-January

Deadline: March

Result of Selected Candidates: April

Training Period:
May-July

Details of SRIP


6. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Summer Internships
Founded by coveted Indian Scientist Dr. Homi Bhabha with support of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, TIFR is a world renowned research centre! It offers summer training to the students by the name of Visiting Students' Research Programme (VSRP) every year, with a monthly stipend of Rs 7000/-! Sleeper class return railway fare and are provided with shared hostel accommodation too!

Application starts: Sep-November

Deadline: January-February

Result of selected candidates: March-April

Training period: May-July


Details of  VSRP



7. Tezpur University Summer Internship Program

Tezpur University Assam offers a four week summer internship program to students of indian universities/institutes. It is a stipend based progrm in which students are paid Rs 2000/- for the training.

Application starts: Februay-march

Deadline: May

Result of selected candidates: May

Training period: June-July


Tezpur Summer Training Program


8. Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) Kerala, Training Program(s)
RGCB is a world class research centre in Trivendrum (Kerala) and offers high class trainings (but paid, application fees are very high, starting from Rs 10,000 for 2 month training).
Applications are open throughout the year and have to be made after prior consent of the scientist.


RGCB Training Program Details


9. University of Mumbai, Department of Biotech, Short term/Summer Trainings
Department of Biotech of University of Mumbai is well reputed in India and it's training is worthy of mentioning in your resume! They charge a fee of Rs 2000/- for the registration/


University of Mumbai Short Term Training


10. National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) Summer Internship Program (SIP)
NIT Rourkela a renowned NIT in India, offers a stipend based training program to the students, paying Rs 3500/- for a period of two months. B.Tech. as well as B.Sc. and M.Sc. students of different Institutes in India are selected.

Application Starts: Dec-January

Deadline: March

Result of Selected Candidates: April

Training Period:
May-July

NIT Rourkela SIP
[url=http://sip.nitrkl.ac.in/]

This was the list of popular internship opportunities every year for the students, about which most of the students stand unaware. Apart from these, following is the list of some coveted Biotechnology research centres in India, which offer "Request/Recommendation" based training/projects. The list is obtained from the publically available information at GNDU's Department of Biotechnology web-page:


Mr. Akhilesh K. Aggarwal,
Administrative Officer,
National Institute of Immunology,
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg,
New Delhi – 110 067.

Prof. Y. D. Sharma,
Professor & Head,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Department of Anatomy,
New Delhi – 110 029.

Dr. K. B. Sainis,
Head Cell Biology Division,
Modular Labs,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre,
Trombay, Mumbai – 400 085.

Dr. Girish Sahni,
Director,
Institute of Microbial Technology,
Sector – 39-A,
Chandigarh.

Dr. B. D. Bhattacharji,
Scientist RPBD,
Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC),
Mahatama Gandhi Marg,
P. O. Box No.80,
Lucknow – 226 001.

Prof. G. N. Qazi,
Director,
Indian Institute of Integrated Medicine,
(Regional Research Laboratory),
Canal Road, Jammu Tawi – 180 001.

Prof. J. P. Khurana,
Department of Plant Molecular Biology,
University of Delhi, South Campus,
Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi.


Prof. Santosh K. Kar,
Centre for Biotechnology,
Jawaharlal Nehru University,
New Delhi.

Dr. Manoj K. Dhar,
Department of Biotechnology,
University of Jammu,
Jammu.

Dr. S. P. S. Khanuja,
Director,
Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants,
Kukrail Picnic Spot Road,
P.O. CIMAP, Lucknow – 226 015.

Dr. D. D. Sharma,
Incharge, PME Division,
Centre for Biochemical Technology,
Mall Road, Near Jubilee Hall,
Delhi – 110 007

Dr. K. R. Koundal,
Professor & Head,
Indian Agricultural Research Institute,
Pusa Campus, New Delhi.

Prof. S.S. Gosal,
Department of Plant Breeding
Genetics and Biotechnology,
Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana.

The Head,
Department of Biotechnology,
Central Drug Research Institute,
Chatter Manzil Palace,
Post Box No.173, Lucknow – 226 001.

The Head,
Human Resource,
Ranbaxy Research Lab.,
Gurgaon.

The Manager,
Geno Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.,
A-59, Sector # 57,
Noida – 201 301.

Dr. S. Sinha,
Department of Biochemistry,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.

Dr. Y. D. Sharma,
Prof. & Head,
Department of Biotechnology,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi.

Dr. (Mrs.) Paramjit Khurana,
Department of Plant Molecular Biology,
South Campus, University of Delhi,
Delhi.

Dr. Sita Naik,
Department of Immunology,
SGPGIMS, Raibraily Road,
Lucknow.


The Director,
Rajendra Memorial Research Institute,
Patna – 800 007.

Prof. G. N. Qazi,
Director,
Regional Research Laboratories,
Canal Road. Jammu.

Head,
Department of Biotechnology,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 29.

Dr. R.C. Tripathi,
Sr. Assistant Director,
Central Drug Research Institute,
Chattar Manzil, P.O. Box.173,
Lucknow – 226 001

Dr. S. Srivastava,
Senior Research Officer,
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences,
Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226 014.

Dr. A. K. Mathur,
Scientist –F/Plant Tissue Culture,
CIMAP,
Lucknow.

Dr. Aparna Mitra Pati,
Scientist & Incharge,
Planning, Project Monitoring & Evaluation,
Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology,
Palampur-176 061.

Prof. Indranil Dasgupta,
Department of Plant Molecular Biology,
University of Delhi South Campus,
New Delhi – 110 021.

Prof. S. S. Gosal,
Department of Plant Breeding,
Genetics and Biotechnology,
Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana – 141 004.

Dr. K. P. Mohan Kumar,
Deputy Director,
Division of Neurosciecnes,
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology,
4, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur
Kolkata -700 032.

Prof. Santosh Kar,
School of Biotechnology,
JNU, New Delhi.


Dr. K. P. Mohan Kumar,
Deputy Director,
Division of Neurosciecnes,
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology,
4, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Jadavpur
Kolkata -700 032.

The Director,
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
GKVK, Bellary Road,
Bangalore 560065

The Director,
Central Research Institute,
Kasauli,
Distt-Solan-173 204.

The Director,
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Center for
Biomedical Research,
University of Delhi,
Delhi - 110 007 INDIA

Hope this information helps. I'll keep you all updated whenever/whatever new information I receive.

Thanks!

All the Best!
Sunil Nagpal
MS(Research) Scholar, IIT Delhi (Alumnus)
Advisor for the Biotech Students portal (BiotechStudents.com)
Computational Researcher in BioSciences at a leading MNC


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Announcement for Visiting Fellowship by JNCASR 2013 – 2014

Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research operates with a status of deemed university aided by the Government of India, the Department of Science and Technology. JNCASR is a place for happenings of lot of Science and Engineering research activities and training programmes.

Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) announces visiting fellowship for the year 2013 – 2014.

This is a call for carrying out research projects in the following areas

Life Sciences (in the areas of molecular and developmental biology, Chronobiology, Genetics, Ecology and behavior)
Materials Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Physical Sciences (includes nano Biotechnology)
Engineering Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences

Who Can Apply?
Exclusive for Researchers and scientists who have secured a permanent position in any of the academic institutions or research and development laboratories.

Holding a Ph.D will be an added advantage

Place of Work: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Duration: 3 months

Honorarium: 25K per month

Important Note: If u have received the benefits of this fellowship earlier please do not apply

Where to get the application form?
You can either download it online from the website or get it by mailing to the following address,
Coordinator
Academic Programmes
JNCASR, Jakkur
Bangalore – 560 064


How many days you have to apply for this fellowship?
Your application should reach the center on or before 9th September 2013

How will you know if you are selected?
If you are selected for the JNCASR visiting fellowship 2013- 2014 after applying you will be intimated about your selection by the center on or before 30th of September 2013.

Once you are selected for this fellowship you can discuss your date of joining by communicating with the center

The Research fellows selected for this fellowship will be working along with the faculties of the respective area of work.



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Following are the Universities/Institutes that carry out summer training programme in Biotechnology in Eastern India

1. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata 
Address: 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road,Kolkata, West Bengal, India,Pin:-700 032
Phone : +91 33 2473 0492 
Fax : +91 33 2473 5197, +91 33 2472 3967 
e-mail : director@iicb.res.in

2. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata
2A & 2B Raja S C Mullick Road 
Kolkata 700032, INDIA.
Email: helpdesk [AT] iacs.res.in 
Phone:+91-33-2473 4971 /5374 /3073 /3372 /5904 /3542 /2883 
Fax: +91-33-2473 2805

3. Bose Institute, Kolkata
Centenary Campus 
P 1/12, C. I. T. Road, SchemeVIIM
Kolkata - 700054 
West Bengal, India           
Phone: (+91)(-33) 23559544/9416/9219, 2355-7430 
Fax: (+91)(-33) 2355-3886 
 
4. Jadavpur University
188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd,Kolkata - 700032.
Ph: +91 33 2457 2227
5. University of Calcutta
Senate House, 87/1, College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073
Ph : 033 2241 0071

6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), 
Kharagpur, West Bengal - 721302
03222 255 221

7. Kalyani University

Address: Block C, Kalyani, West Bengal 741245

8. Burdwan University
Rajbati, Burdwan, West Bengal 713104
0342 263 4975

9. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER),Kolkata
Address: Mohanpur - 741 246,West Bengal, India
Phone: Academic Cell: +91-33- 25873031, 25873032
       
10. Presidency University, Kolkata
86/1, College Street, Kolkata, West Bengal 700073
033 2257 3770

11. St. Xavier’s College Kolkata 
30, Park Street (30 Mother Teresa Sarani Road), Kolkata, West Bengal 700016
033 2255 1101

12. National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, West Bengal
Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, A-Zone, Durgapur, West Bengal 713209
0343 254 5290

13. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela, Orissa
Sundar garh, Rourkela, Odisha 769008
Phone:0661 246 2003

14. Utkal University
Vani Vihar, Bhuvaneswar, Odisha 751004
0674 256 7387

15. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) , Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Samantapuri, Nandan Kanan Road South, Gajapati Nagar, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha 751013
Ph: 0674 230 6300

16. National Institute of Science Education and Research
Gajapati Nagar, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
0674 230 4000


17. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
KIIT Rd, Patia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024
Ph: 0674 274 0326

18. Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Chanakya National Law University Campus, 
Near Mithapur Bus Stand, Mithapur, Patna, Bihar 800001
0612 235 1919

19. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Assam
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati 781039
Assam, India
Webmail:  www. Iitg.ac.in

20. Gauhati University
Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam 781014
0361 257 0415
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The Institute provides opportunities for outstanding students to carry out project work under the supervision of the Institute’s scientists towards partial fulfilment of their postgraduate degrees (of at least SIX months’ duration). The opportunities are available in two sessions every year: 

session I: July-December
session II: January-June

ELIGIBILITY:

The minimal eligibility criterion for consideration of the requests is First division or an equivalent grade (or at least 60% of aggregate scores) in all major examinations starting from the secondary school examination onwards.

Following procedure should be followed by interested students:
  • Students who are pursuing masters degree (e.g. MSc, MVSc, MTech, integrated masters students in their 4th year etc.) may apply.
  • The requests must be forwarded through the Heads of Departments, and must provide the academic resumes of the recommended student(s) clearly specifying percentage marks obtained at various levels and the subjects covered, as well as the period of proposed project work.
  • Every department can forward a maximum of two requests.
  • Applicants must mention their broad area of interest and/or names of NII scientists s/he would like to work with. If individual names are provided SEVEN names in order of priority may be given. This will help us in choosing the right laboratory for the selected students but there is no guarantee that the student will always get to work with the chosen scientist.
  • Training opportunities can be offered only during the two time periods mentioned.

Applications for January-June slot will be accepted only from 15th August to 15th September and only selected students will be informed by 31st October.



Quote:Applications for July-December slot will be accepted only from 15th February to 15th March and only selected candidates will be informed by 30th April. Late applications will not be considered.


Applications can be sent to the following email address: academic@nii.ac.in
The subject line should mention ‘Six month Trainee application’

This must be followed by a hard copy application sent to:
Administrative Officer
Academic Cell
National Institute of Immunology
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110067.
Sunil Nagpal
MS(Research) Scholar, IIT Delhi (Alumnus)
Advisor for the Biotech Students portal (BiotechStudents.com)
Computational Researcher in BioSciences at a leading MNC


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Sir,
I am a ug 1st year in Bsc biotech and I want to attend the summer training program or internship during my vacation. How can I apply and which institutes will you suggest for me to apply.
P.S-The institute or company must be near bangalore or chennai
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Dear sir,

Thank you so much. This information regarding biotech internships is very helpful. But please make one thing clear, in many institutes, there is an eligibility criterion that "any undergraduate student who has completed at least 2 years of study towards an engineering degree will be eligible to apply". since I have completed only 3 terms , and I'll complete 2 years at the time of training, am I eligible for such trainings ?
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Sir,
I am bsc 3rd year student. My bsc will be completed in march. I want to attend summer internship during the gap between enrolment of msc. Am i eligible for such training? ?
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(12-31-2016, 06:04 AM)priyansha sinha Wrote: Dear sir,

Thank you so much. This information regarding biotech internships is very helpful. But please make one thing clear, in many institutes, there is an eligibility criterion that "any undergraduate student who has completed at least 2 years of study towards an engineering degree will be eligible to apply". since I have completed only 3 terms , and I'll complete 2 years at the time of training, am I eligible for such trainings ?
You need to fulfill all minimum eligibility criteria. Till the time you complete your 2 years, you can go for independent training programs (like paid trainings). Or you can and should opt for independent projects in your own college.
Sunil Nagpal
MS(Research) Scholar, IIT Delhi (Alumnus)
Advisor for the Biotech Students portal (BiotechStudents.com)
Computational Researcher in BioSciences at a leading MNC


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(01-15-2017, 12:47 PM)Samidha Wrote: Sir,
I am bsc 3rd year student. My bsc will be completed in march. I want to attend summer internship during the gap between enrolment of msc. Am i eligible for such training? ?
Most of the internship opportunities are actually offered to "currently enrolled" students. So, one cannot apply for an internship during the transition periods. Ideal times are final year of BSc/BTech and 1st year of Masters.
Sunil Nagpal
MS(Research) Scholar, IIT Delhi (Alumnus)
Advisor for the Biotech Students portal (BiotechStudents.com)
Computational Researcher in BioSciences at a leading MNC


Suggested Reads:
Top Biotech Companies | Top places to work
Indian Biotech Companies and Job Openings
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Careers in Biotechnology | A list of various Options
Biotechnology Competitive Exams in India
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(01-16-2017, 02:44 AM)SunilNagpal Wrote:
(01-15-2017, 12:47 PM)Samidha Wrote: Sir,
I am bsc 3rd year student. My bsc will be completed in march. I want to attend summer internship during the gap between enrolment of msc. Am i eligible for such training? ?
Most of the internship opportunities are actually offered to "currently enrolled" students. So, one cannot apply for an internship during the transition periods. Ideal times are final year of BSc/BTech and 1st year of Masters.
Thank you sir...
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