The NGSF Internship Program 2025 is a fully funded research program for life science students looking to gain practical experience. The Next Gen Scientists Foundation (NGSF) offers a fully funded research internship for undergraduate and postgraduate students in life sciences. This internship provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience under the mentorship of experienced professors and principal investigators (PIs) at leading Indian institutes.
For 2025, NGSF continues to offer both on-site internships and remote internships in Computational Biology. However, only 20% of the total selected candidates will be allowed for remote internships.
Additionally, NGSF interns can apply for funding for their final-year thesis projects starting in 2026, making this program a great opportunity for students looking to advance their research careers.
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Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the NGSF Internship Program 2025, applicants must:
✔️ Be enrolled in an Indian institute as one of the following:
- 2nd-year student of a 3-year undergraduate program
- 2nd or 3rd-year student of a 4-year undergraduate program
- 1st-year student of a 2-year master’s program
- 2nd, 3rd, or 4th-year student of a 5-year integrated program
✔️ Secure an internship position in the lab of a professor or PI at an Indian institute (outside their home institute).
✔️ Commit to a research internship of either two months (minimum 56 days) or three months (minimum 84 days) between May and July 2025.
❌ Not Eligible:
- Students who receive financial assistance from PIs or external fellowships (such as KVPY, INSA, JNCASR, IIT, IISER).
- Internships where students must pay a fee for participation.
How to Find a Research Mentor?
NGSF does not directly offer internships—students must find and secure a research position with a professor or PI independently. To ensure a productive experience, NGSF requires the chosen mentor to:
✔️ Have at least three years of faculty experience
✔️ Have published at least three peer-reviewed papers as the corresponding (last) author
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How to Apply?
✔️ Application Start Date: December 1, 2024
✔️ Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 (midnight)
✔️ Selection Process: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged. Selected candidates will be invited for an online interview in April 2025.
✔️ Result Announcement: Final results will be announced before April 31, 2025 via email.
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Financial Support & Benefits
✔️ Monthly Stipend:
- On-site interns: ₹6,000 per month
- Remote interns: ₹3,000 per month
✔️ Travel Reimbursement:
- On-site interns will receive reimbursement for round-trip train travel (III AC class) to their research location.
✔️ Scientific Communication Training:
- Interns must write a blog article about their research experience.
- At the end of the internship, students must present their work in the NGSF Internship Webinar Program.
Final-Year Dissertation Support
Starting in 2022, NGSF interns are eligible to apply for additional funding for their thesis/dissertation work after completing the internship.
✔️ Funding Amount: ₹6,000 per month for up to six months
✔️ Eligibility:
- Must have been previously selected as an NGSF intern
- Must complete their thesis at an institute outside their home institute
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Internship Timeline
📅 Internship Duration: 2 to 3 months (between May – July 2025)
📅 Application Period: December 1, 2024 – March 15, 2025
📅 Selection Interviews: April 2025
📅 Final Results Announcement: April 31, 2025
Have Questions?
📧 Email: intern@ngsf.in
💬 Chat on Discord: Visit the NGSF Category/#internship-queries on the Indian Life Science Network for faster responses.
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