Fellowships & Scholarships

Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)

RISE provides unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering and medical students from the United States to undertake internships in national laboratories, federal research centres, academic research institutes, and private R&D laboratories in India. The objective is to provide students exposure to Indian Science and Technology (S&T) milieu, gain practical skills and develop collaborative networks. Internships are envisaged as a source of mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their host institutions.

Eligibility: U.S. Citizens or permanent residents and Indian Citizens. It is open to science, engineering, technology and medical disciplines. Ph.D and Master students enrolled at a regionally accredited institution of higher education in U.S. can apply.

Fellowship amount: It includes Monthly stipend, Accommodation and Airfare. The duration of Internship is for 3 months.

Funding Agency: Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)

Area:All Science Disciplines

Purpose: Capacity Building, Research

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