INDIA, IUSSTF – INTERNSHIP 2010 IN SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Research Internship 2010 in Science and Engineering for American Students in India
About IUSSTF:
The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000, is an autonomous, not for profit society that promotes and catalyzes Indo-US bilateral collaborations in science, technology, engineering and biomedical research through substantive interaction among government, academia and industry. As a grant making organization, the principle objective of IUSSTF is to provide opportunities, to exchange ideas, information, skills and technologies, and to collaborate on scientific and technological endeavours of mutual interest that can translate the power of science for the benefit of mankind at large.
Detail:
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) announces the Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) to create unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering and medical students from the United States to undertake internships in national laboratories, federal research centers, academic research institutes and private R & D laboratories in India. Objectives of the internships are to provide students with unique opportunities to live and work in an international context, to gain practical experience and acquire professional skills. Internships are envisaged as a source of mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their host institutions.
RISE will provide American students:
1.International professional experiences
2.Enhanced practical skills
3.Insight to opportunities offered by host instiutions
4.Work experience in international teams
5.Exposure to Indian science and culture
6.Life-long professional networks
Eligibility:
1.U.S. & Indian Citizen
2.Open to science, engineering, technology and medical disciplines
3.Ph.D and Master students currently enrolled at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in U.S
Internship duration: 3 to 5 months
Internship includes:
1.Monthly stipend @ Rs. 25,000.00
2.Accommodation to be provided by Host Institution/Company.
3.Return Airfare (Coach Class)
4.Visa Cost
Please note that in order to avail the internship on selection, the selected inter must obtain adequate international travel insurance valid for the complete duration of internship in India
Application Deadline: 30 November 2010 Applications should be submitted electronically to internship@indousstf.org
Contact:
Dr. Smriti Trikha
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
12 Hailey Road, Fulbright House
New Delhi-110 001
Email: internship@indousstf.org
Source: http://www.indousstf.org/
