NGSF Internship Program 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be enrolled in an Indian institution and be in one of the following academic stages:

  • Second year of a three-year undergraduate program
  • Second or third year of a four-year undergraduate program
  • First year of a two-year master's program
  • Second, third, or fourth year of a five-year integrated program

• Have secured an internship in a lab with a Principal Investigator (PI) who meets the following requirements:

  • Has at least three years of faculty experience
  • Has three or more publications as the corresponding author in peer-reviewed journals
  • Is affiliated with an Indian institute outside the applicant’s own institution

• Be willing to undertake a life sciences-related internship for:

  • Two months (minimum 56 days) OR
  • Three months (minimum 84 days)

Note:

Students receiving financial assistance from other sources (such as KVPY, INSA, JNCASR, IIT, IISER) are eligible to apply but cannot receive additional funding from the NGSF program

Internship Benefits

Selected interns will receive:

• ₹6,000 per month for on-site internships
• ₹3,000 per month for remote internships
• Travel reimbursement (for on-site interns) covering up to a round-trip third-class AC (III AC) train ticket

To receive the stipend, interns must:

• First Month: Submit the Internship Joining Letter (signed by the hosting PI) to NGSF.

• Second Month: Submit an article for the NGS blog following the specified guidelines and fill out the Internship Continuation Letter.

• Final Stipend & Certificate:

  • Submit a work progress report during the last week of the internship.
  • Complete the feedback form.
  • Present the research findings in the NGS Interns Webinar to receive the Internship Completion Certificate and travel reimbursements.

Required Documents

• Scanned university transcripts (PDF format)
• Acceptance Letter (filled by the Principal Investigator)
• Contact details of at least one referee (up to two references allowed)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages, PDF format)
• Research Proposal

Note: The research proposal must follow the guidelines available in the ‘Application Guidelines’ section of the official website.

Follow these steps to apply for the NGSF Internship Program 2025 successfully:

Step 1: Check Eligibility Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria, including academic requirements, faculty supervisor qualifications, and duration of the internship.

Step 2: Secure an Internship Offer

• Identify a Principal Investigator (PI) at an Indian institute (outside your own institution) who is willing to host your research internship.
• Confirm that the PI has at least three years of faculty experience and three or more peer-reviewed publications as the corresponding author.
• Obtain an Acceptance Letter from the PI, confirming your selection for the internship.

Step 3: Prepare Required Documents Gather the following documents in PDF format:

• Scanned university transcripts
• Acceptance Letter (signed by the hosting PI)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages)
• Research Proposal (as per the specified guidelines on the official website)
• Contact details of at least one referee (up to two references allowed)

Step 4: Complete the Application Form

• Fill out the official application form available on the Next Gen Scientists Foundation (NGSF) website.
• Upload all required documents as per the specified format.

Step 5: Submit Your Application

• Submit the completed application before the deadline (March 15, 2025).
• Ensure all documents are correctly uploaded and formatted according to the Application Guidelines on the official website. Step 6: Await Selection Results
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
• If selected, follow the internship requirements to receive the stipend and successfully complete the program.

Step 7: Begin Your Internship

• Start your internship as per the agreed timeline.
• Fulfill all necessary requirements, including submission of progress reports, blog articles, and participation in the NGS Interns Webinar for final certification.