NGSF Internship Program

Last date to apply: 15/03/2026 Application Start Date: 15 November 2025 Application Deadline: 15 March 2026 Interview of Shortlisted Candidates: March–April 2026 Result Announcement: Before 31 April 2026 Internship Period: May to July 2026 (2–3 months)

In order to become eligible, an applicant must: be interested in undertaking a life science-associated internship for a period of two or three months be a student enrolled in the 2nd year of a 3-year undergraduate program or in the 2nd/3rd year of a 4-year undergraduate program, or be a student enrolled in the 1st year of a 2-year Master's program or in the 2nd/3rd/4th year of a 5-year integrated program in an Indian institute be accepted to work in the lab of a Professor/Principal Investigator (PI) in any Indian Institute outside their institution of study Prospective PI mentor must have at least three years of experience as faculty and at least three publications in peer-reviewed journals as a corresponding author

Stated amount: 6,000 Selected interns will receive a stipend of up to ₹6,000 per month including other benefits. The Next Gen Scientists Foundation (NGSF) does not specify a fixed number of interns selected annually. The final cohort size depends on the number of eligible applicants and available funding, although the program mentions that remote interns can make up to 20 percent of the selected cohort.

Application Fee: No application fee. Students can apply to the NGSF Internship Program free of cost through the official application portal. Visit the official NGSF website and open the internship program application page. Fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and contact details. Upload the required documents, which may include: Resume / CV Academic transcripts or mark sheets Statement of Purpose (SOP) or research interest Any additional supporting documents if required. Review the application carefully to ensure all information is correct. Submit the form online before the application deadline.

Application Screening All submitted applications are reviewed to check eligibility, academic background, and completeness of documents. Shortlisting of Candidates Candidates are shortlisted based on academic merit, research interest, and statement of purpose. Interview Round Shortlisted applicants are invited for an online interview with the NGSF selection panel. Final Selection Final interns are selected based on overall performance in the application and interview. Other Info Internship Duration The internship usually lasts 2 to 3 months, typically from May to July. Mode of Internship The program offers both on-site and remote internship opportunities, depending on the project and availability. Research Focus Interns work on scientific research projects in areas such as science, technology, and related interdisciplinary fields. Mentorship Selected interns receive guidance and mentorship from researchers and scientists associated with the Next Gen Scientists Foundation. Certificate Interns who successfully complete the program receive a certificate of completion from the foundation. Learning Opportunity The program helps students gain research experience, scientific exposure, and practical skills useful for higher studies or research careers.

Organization: Next Gen Scientists Foundation Email: intern@ngsf.in Queries regarding the internship program can be sent to this email address. Apply Now https://ngsf.in/ngs-internship-program/