IndicWiki Summer Internship 2025 by IIIT Hyderabad [Remote | UG/PG Students | 6-8 Weeks | Apply by April 30]

Are you enthusiastic about India’s indigenous languages and cultural heritage? If yes, then the IndicWiki Summer Internship 2025, hosted by IIIT Hyderabad, offers a unique chance to make a difference! The programme focuses on creating digital content in underrepresented native languages—and applications are now open.

About the IndicWiki Project

The IndicWiki Project is a prestigious initiative from the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad, dedicated to enhancing digital resources in lesser-known indigenous languages. These include Gondi, Kolami, Chenchu, Lambadi, Kaikadi (Yerukala), Koya, Nakkala, Naikdi, and Konda Kammara.

This initiative empowers native language speakers and preserves endangered languages through meaningful contributions to Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wiktionary, Wikisource, and other sister projects.

Internship Overview

• Position: Indigenous Language Development Intern
• Mode: Remote (Hybrid if needed)
• Duration: 6-8 Weeks (May 12 – June 30, 2025)
• Time Commitment: 15–20 hours per week
• Stipend: Unpaid (but top 30 interns will get ₹3,000 merit awards)
• Certification: Internship certificate from IIIT Hyderabad

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible at IndicWiki Summer Internship 2025 , you must:

• Be a UG/PG student or a recent graduate
• Have spoken & written fluency in at least one of the following:
  Gondi, Koya, Kolami, Chenchu, Kaikadi, Lambadi, Nakkala, Naikdi, or Konda Kammara
• Understand basic English or Telugu for communication
• Have basic knowledge of using the internet; Wikipedia experience is a plus (training provided)
• Be passionate about language preservation and digital storytelling

Responsibilities Of IndicWiki Summer Internship

• Translate and create Wikipedia articles in the above-mentioned languages
• Document cultural insights, oral stories, and traditional knowledge
• Collaborate with native speakers and local communities
• Organise or support virtual workshops
• (Optional) Work with tech interns on AI/ML tools for content translation and generation

Benefits

Though this internship does not provide stipend to all , it provides a unique and enriching experience and also –

• Official Certificate from IndicWiki Project, IIIT Hyderabad
• Mentorship from experts in linguistics and tech
• Real-world exposure to digital knowledge platforms
• Opportunity to preserve India’s linguistic diversity
• Merit Award of ₹3,000 each for the top 30 performers

Important Dates

• Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2025
• Internship Start Date: May 12, 2025
• Internship End Date: June 30, 2025

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How to Apply?

To apply, visit the official IndicWiki Internship page and submit your details before April 30, 2025.

Contact

For queries, email:
📩 pm.indicwiki@iiit.ac.in

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