NGSF Internship Program
Scholarship Region
All India
Scholarship For
Under Graduate
Last Date
15/03/2026
Scholarship Amount
6,000
Scholarship Type
Private
Scholarship Fields
Science, Other
Women Category
Only For Women
Scholarship General Information
NGSF Internship Program is an internship opportunity being offered by the Next Gen Scientists Foundation to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies while willing to gain research experience in life sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
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
Award Amount
Selected interns will receive a stipend of up to ₹6,000 per month including other benefits.
No. of Scholarships Available
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.
Important Dates
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)
Application Fee
Application Fee: No application fee.
Students can apply to the NGSF Internship Program free of cost through the official application portal.
Application Procedure
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.
Selection Process
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.
Contact Details
Organization: Next Gen Scientists Foundation
Email: intern@ngsf.in
Queries regarding the internship program can be sent to this email address.
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