Summer Internship Programme (PRL)
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
About the Summer Internship Programme (PRL) 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.
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Benefits
- 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.
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Eligibility Criteria
> *Eligibility Criteria for Student:*
- The student should be a citizen of India.
- The student should be pursuing undergraduate/post-graduation from a recognized University/Institution India or Abroad
- The student should have just completed undergraduate/post-graduation from a recognized University/Institution, seeking an internship opportunity (within six months from the date of award of degree) for profile enhancement.
- The student should possess an aggregate of a minimum of 60% or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10 at all levels.
- The disciplines from which the applications are encouraged are optics, Laser Physics, Space Physics, Geology, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Chemistry, Ocean Sciences, and related subjects. - Preference will be given to candidates who are KVPY/DST INSPIRE fellows. - We expect prospective candidates to have reasonably good proficiency in basic physics and mathematics.
> *Eligibility Criteria for Teacher:*
- The teacher has an academic background in Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy, Space Physics, Geology, and related fields.
- The teacher should have teaching experience minimum of five years at the graduate/postgraduate level.
- The teacher should have demonstrated interest in research as evidenced by publications or ongoing projects.
- The teacher should have held a PhD degree.
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How to Apply for Summer Internship Programme (PRL)
Application mode: Online
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.
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.
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Summer Internship Programme (PRL) 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 rese…
Who is eligible for Summer Internship Programme (PRL)?
Eligibility Criteria for Student: The student should be a citizen of India. The student should be pursuing undergraduate/post-graduation from a recognized University/Institution India or Abroad The student should have just completed undergraduate/post-graduation from a recognized University/Institu…
What benefits does Summer Internship Programme (PRL) provide?
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-d…
How can I apply for Summer Internship Programme (PRL)?
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: Afte…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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