Sarkari Yojana
Summer Internship Programme (PRL)
About Summer Internship Programme (PRL)
The Department of Space, Government of India, runs the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Summer Internship Programme, giving highly motivated students and teachers a platform to engage with PRL’s scientists and explore the lab’s research areas and facilities. Participants work on projects spanning fundamental science, technology, and their societal applications, gaining hands-on exposure to real research that helps shape their career paths. Duration of Internship: 45 days. Training Mode: Offline/Online.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Summer Internship Programme (PRL), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility Criteria for Student:
The student must be an Indian citizen
The student must be an Indian citizen.
The student must be pursuing an undergraduate/postgraduate degree…
The student must be pursuing an undergraduate/postgraduate degree at a recognized University/Institution in India or abroad.
Alternatively, the student must have just completed an…
Alternatively, the student must have just completed an undergraduate/postgraduate degree from a recognized University/Institution and be seeking the internship (within six months of receiving the degree) to enhance their profile.
The student must have an aggregate of at…
The student must have an aggregate of at least 60% marks, or a CGPA of 6.32 on a 10-point scale, across all levels.
Applications are encouraged from disciplines such as Optics,…
Applications are encouraged from disciplines such as Optics, Laser Physics, Space Physics, Geology, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Chemistry, Ocean Sciences, and related subjects. - Preference goes to KVPY/DST INSPIRE fellows. - Candidates are expected to have reasonably strong grounding in basic physics and mathematics. Eligibility Criteria for Teacher:
The teacher must have an academic background in…
The teacher must have an academic background in Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy, Space Physics, Geology, or a related field.
The teacher must have at least five years…
The teacher must have at least five years of teaching experience at the graduate/postgraduate level.
The teacher must show a demonstrated interest in…
The teacher must show a demonstrated interest in research, evidenced by publications or ongoing projects.
The teacher must hold a PhD degree
The teacher must hold a PhD degree.
Benefits Provided
Summer Internship Programme (PRL) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Certification:
Participants who complete the programme successfully receive a PRL-endorsed certificate.- Accommodation: Limited paid accommodation is available for offline participants at ₹100/- per day.- Mentorship: PRL faculty members mentor participants, providing an in-depth learning experience.- Exposure to PRL's World-Class Facilities: Interns get to work in PRL's advanced laboratories and facilities spread across four campuses. Note:
Interns are not eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance
Interns are not eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance.
PRL does not cover medical or transport expenses
PRL does not cover medical or transport expenses.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A Bonafide Certificate, signed by the Head of…
A Bonafide Certificate, signed by the Head of Department, Principal, or Director.
A Recommendation Letter issued in the prescribed format…
A Recommendation Letter issued in the prescribed format by the HoD, Principal, or Dean.
An Undertaking Form signed jointly by the applicant,…
An Undertaking Form signed jointly by the applicant, the internal supervisor, and the HoD/Principal.
A Consent Form obtained from the PRL project…
A Consent Form obtained from the PRL project supervisor.
Proof of nationality, such as an Aadhaar card,…
Proof of nationality, such as an Aadhaar card, passport, or similar document.
Certificates of academic qualification
Certificates of academic qualification.
Evidence of research interest, which for teaching staff…
Evidence of research interest, which for teaching staff may take the form of research publications or project details.
A request for accommodation
A request for accommodation.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Summer Internship Programme (PRL) through the online application process outlined below.
A list of projects, along with the contact…
A list of projects, along with the contact details of the respective project supervisors, is attached to the above link.
Student/Teacher applicants interested in a specific project must…
Student/Teacher applicants interested in a specific project must get in touch with that supervisor.
Each supervisor can take on a maximum of…
Each supervisor can take on a maximum of two students.
Once a prospective supervisor consents, the applicant must…
Once a prospective supervisor consents, the applicant must fill out an ONLINE application form. On submission, the proposed PRL supervisor receives an e-mail from the Dean's office and must confirm in the given format before the deadline of 03 April 2026. After this date, all completed applications are processed, and the final decision is conveyed to selected students/teachers/PRL supervisors by the end of April 2026, allowing students and supervisors to begin planning and working on the designated project.
Students/teachers selected for the offline project will be…
Students/teachers selected for the offline project will be permitted to visit PRL, and PRL will inform them of the necessary formalities to follow.
Every student seeking an internship must submit a…
Every student seeking an internship must submit a Bonafide certificate issued by their institute's Head of Department/Principal/Director, along with the other documents listed below. All documents must be submitted with the online application; there is no separate deadline for this. A prescribed Recommendation letter from the HoD/Dean/Principal of the college, or the Training & Placement officer of the concerned University/College. (Annexure-I) A prescribed 'Undertaking form' signed by the student, the internal supervisor (as applicable), and the HoD/Dean/Principal of the college or the Training & Placement officer of the concerned University/College. (Annexure-II) Consent from the PRL project supervisor, in the prescribed format. (Annexure-III)
Selected candidates are informed by e-mail; interim queries…
Selected candidates are informed by e-mail; interim queries on this will not be entertained.
Interns are not eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance
Interns are not eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance.
Official Application & Website
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