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Summer Internship Programme (PRL)

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department of Space

The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Summer Internship Programme aims to provide a platform for highly motivated students & teachers to interact with PRL’s scientists, gaining exposure to the lab’s research areas and facilities. Participants will work on projects in fundamental science, technology

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About This Scheme

The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Summer Internship Programme was launched by the Department of Space, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide a platform for highly motivated students and teachers to interact with PRL’s scientists, gaining exposure to the lab’s research areas and facilities. Participants will work on projects in fundamental science, technology, and their societal applications. The program offers hands-on experience in real research projects, helping young talents shape their career paths. Duration of Internship: 45 days. Training Mode: Offline/Online.

Benefits

₹100

  • Certification: On successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate endorsed by PRL.
  • Accommodation: Limited paid accommodation is available at ₹100/- per day for participants attending offline.
  • Mentorship: Participants are mentored by PRL faculty members, offering in-depth learning experiences.
  • Exposure to PRL's World-Class Facilities: Interns will work in PRL’s advanced laboratories and facilities across four campuses.
Note:
  • The interns shall not be eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance.
  • PRL does not cover medical and transport expenses.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • Bonafide Certificate (duly signed by the Head of Department/Principal/Director).
  • Recommendation Letter (prescribed letters from HoD/Principal or Dean).
  • Undertaking Form (signed by the applicant, internal supervisor, and HoD/Principal).
  • Consent Form (from the PRL project supervisor).
  • Proof of Nationality (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Equivalent).
  • Academic Certificates.
  • Proof of Research Interest (for teachers, research publications, or project details).
  • Accommodation Request.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

OOnline

Step 1: A list of projects is attached to the above link, along with the contact details of the respective project supervisors.

Step 2: Student/Teacher applicants interested in a specific project must contact the supervisor.

Step 1: A maximum of two students can work with a supervisor.

Step 3: After a proposed supervisor gives their consent to the prospective applicant, the applicant must complete an ONLINE application form. After submitting the ONLINE application form, the proposed PRL supervisor will receive an e-mail from the Dean's office and will be required to submit their confirmation in the format supplied to the supervisor before the last date, 03 April 2026. After this date, all completed applications received will be processed further, and the final decision will be conveyed to the selected students/teachers/prospective PRL supervisors by the end of April 2026, enabling initial interactions between the students and their supervisors to start planning/working on their designated project.

Step 4: Students/teachers selected for the offline project will be allowed to visit PRL, and PRL will inform such candidates of the necessary formalities to be followed.

Step 5: All students seeking internship opportunities shall submit a Bonafide certificate duly issued by the institute's Head of the Department/Principal/Director, along with the other documents mentioned below. All documents must be submitted when filling out the online application, and there is no separate deadline for this.

Prescribed Recommendation letter from the HoD/Dean/Principal of the college/Training & Placement officer of the concerned University/College.

(Annexure-I)

Prescribed 'Undertaking form' with the student's signature, Internal supervisor (as applicable), and the HoD/Dean/Principal of the college/Training & Placement officer of the concerned University/College. (Annexure-II)

Consent from the PRL project supervisor in a prescribed format. (Annexure-III)

Step 6: The selected candidates will be informed through e-mail. No interim queries in this regard will be entertained.

Step 7: The interns are not eligible for any stipend/remuneration / financial assistance.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹100