DoS/ISRO Internship & Student Project Trainee Schemes

The Department of Space (DoS) and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) offer exceptional opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through their Internship Scheme and Student Project Trainee Scheme. These programs are designed to nurture talent in the fields of science and technology across various ISRO centers and units in India.

1. ISRO Internship Scheme

Eligibility:

• Who can apply:
  Indian citizens pursuing a diploma, undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), or PhD programs in science or technology from recognized universities/institutions in India or abroad, or who have completed their degree within the last 6 months.
• Minimum Academic Requirement:
  Minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.32/10.
• Duration:
  Up to 45 days.

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2. ISRO Student Project Trainee Scheme

Eligibility Criteria & Duration:

Degree/Level	Eligibility Requirement	Minimum Duration
BE/BTech	Completion of 6th semester	45 days
ME/MTech	Completion of 1st semester	120 days
BSc/Diploma	Final-year students only	45 days
MSc	Completion of 1st semester	120 days
PhD	Completion of coursework	30 months

• Minimum Academic Requirement:
  Minimum 60% aggregate marks or CGPA 6.32/10.

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Other Key Information

• Selection Process:
  Based on the availability of expertise, ongoing projects, suitability of the student’s background, and resources at the respective ISRO Centre/Unit.
• Stipend/Financial Support:
  No stipend or financial assistance is provided.
• Accommodation:
  Accommodation is not provided by default. However, on availability, ISRO Centres/Units may offer guest house/hostel accommodations on a chargeable basis.
• Certification:
  A certificate of completion is awarded upon successful completion of the project/internship and submission of a satisfactory project report.
• Facility Access:
  Interns and project trainees will only be allowed in UNCLASSIFIED areas of ISRO facilities.
• Publications & Reports:
  Clearance from the concerned ISRO Centre/Unit is mandatory before publishing any reports, papers, or articles related to the internship or project work.

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How to Apply: ISRO Centres/Units

Interested students should apply directly through the websites of the respective ISRO Centers/Units:

• UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), Bengaluru:
  https://www.ursc.gov.in/hrd/students.jsp
• Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad:
  https://www.sac.gov.in/Vyom/srtd
• North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Shillong:
  https://nesac.gov.in/outreach/
• Master Control Facility (MCF), Hasan:
  https://www.mcf.gov.in/website/Internship
• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram:
  https://vsscinternship.vssc.gov.in/HRDDPROJ/
  https://www.vssc.gov.in/STUDENTS/
• Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun:
  https://www.iirs.gov.in/content/external-student-internship
• Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Thiruvananthapuram & Bengaluru:
  https://www.lpsc.gov.in/Internship.html
  https://www.lpsc.gov.in/projects.html
• ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU), Thiruvananthapuram:
  https://www.vssc.gov.in/STUDENTS/
• National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Hyderabad:
  https://www.nrsc.gov.in/Student_Eligibility
• ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri:
  https://www.iprc.gov.in/careers.html
• National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Gadanki:
  https://www.narl.gov.in/ > Work with NARL > Student Projects
• Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad:
  https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/ept
  https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/summer_internship
• Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota:
  https://www.shar.gov.in/sdscshar/internship.jsp
• ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), Bengaluru:
  https://www.istrac.gov.in/Student_Internship.html

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