Internships

JN is organizing a virtual media training in late August for business and financial reporters in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Thailand aiming to enhance their climate-centered reporting on environmental responsibility, financial and industry solutions and driving public demand for change in Asia's business sector.

Attendees of the workshop also have the opportunity to apply for a story grant to create journalistic content.

Journalists have thus a crucial role in making companies accountable for their attempts (or failure) to implement more sustainable business strategies and disclose more openly their emissions, in order to speed up action on climate and, in collaboration with government and society, advance sustainable solutions where those most at risk from climate change are not left behind. Journalists covering business and finance can similarly do better to alert the public to the policy cues and regulations needed to incentivize and de-risk private sector investment in climate action. As part of EJN's new initiative, the Business and Climate Media Initiative (BCMI), we are excited to announce a three-day online media workshop for journalists in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Thailand for business and finance reporters to explore in greater depth how the business world in Asia contributes to climate change and is at the forefront of adapting to—and mitigating this climate crisis.

Themes

This online workshop will explore the business sector's role in the climate crisis—both the ways it is driving climate change and the ways it can lead climate action, amplify sustainable solutions and build a stronger greener economy.

Journalists will learn from researchers, policymakers and officials from local communities and the business sector how businesses, innovation, technology and climate finance can contribute to cutting greenhouse emissions and driving decarbonization in an inclusive manner in four target countries in Asia.

Journalists will also be coached on how to do reporting with an accountability and solutions focus, various storytelling approaches and techniques to enhance audience engagement.

Journalists will also get a chance to work on their story pitches, share sources and resources for their reporting and network amongst themselves.

The final workshop agenda will be communicated to shortlisted participants by early-August 2025.

Eligibility

The applicants must be from any of the four focus countries: Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Thailand.

For the sake of this training event, we are only accepting English, Thai and Indonesian-language applications. We are not currently in a position to accept applications in other languages. Candidates will be required to have a working knowledge of English, Thai and Indonesian in order to be able to attend and gain full benefit from the workshop. Simultaneous language interpretation will be offered.

Applications are invited from journalists in any medium (online, print, television, radio) and other media practitioners with reporting experience on business, finance and/or the economy. Climate and energy reporting experience is welcome but not essential.

We invite applications from both staff writers and freelancers writing for all forms of media organizations—community-based, local national and international. We particularly encourage women, rural, Indigenous and early and mid-career journalists to apply.

Proposers must be open with the utilization of generative AI tools, if any, in revising their proposals. EJN has the right to bar applicants from consideration if they have been caught engaging in unethical or improper professional practice, including, but not limited to, passing off AI-generated content as their own. 

Logistics

We intend to take on around 40-50 participants for the workshop with regard to fair representation of participants from each target country. Those selected will be informed by late-July.

The workshop will occur virtually on Zoom on three consecutive days in late-August 2025, with 3 hours of training sessions per day. We will try to select a time that is convenient for as many time zones in Asia as possible. It should be noted that it is likely this workshop will occur in the late afternoon or early evening for participants, so you should bear this in mind when applying.

To make these workshops accessible, EJN will provide limited communications stipends to individuals with an unreliable internet connection in the remote location. Please specify on your application if you will need a communications stipend to maintain Wi-Fi access throughout the training.  

Individuals participating in all sessions will be issued a certificate of completion by EJN.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

A batch of mass media students recently concluded one week of internship at The Tribune and experienced the hectic stressful life of print journalism. Organized in Chandigarh and Ludhiana bureaus, the internship was a blend of newsroom exposure, editorial guidance, and veteran guidance in general.

The method was learned through interactive copy-editing and article-writing sessions during the one-week course. Students were forced to work under professional journalists, who imparted their craft in news writing and copy-editing for the newspaper. Students learned the art of news writing—objectivity, accuracy, and capacity to narrate a story—through such sessions.

Other than the editing course, the internship also involved a special design and layout course for students whereby they studied newspaper page layout. From choosing fonts to putting photographs in their location, they studied how graphics maximize the reader experience and how designing assists in how information can be presented in the best possible manner.

Collaboration with The Tribune's design and editorial crew gave students an understanding of the coordinating effort involved in producing a daily newspaper. The buzz of activity available behind the scenes at The Tribune offices, combined with input from experienced professionals, made for an educational experience.

It was the students' initial experience being part of an active newsroom. "It was more than an internship—it was an introduction to the real world of journalism," said one student intern. "We learned about the necessity, discipline, and ethics that go into every story that is published."

The internship attested the success of experiential learning in journalism and encouraged the students to engage in the media industry in the future.

The IEEE Computer Society Student Branch Chapter (CS SBC) of IIT Kharagpur, in association with IEEE Kharagpur Section, officially initiated Summer Internship Programme 2025, providing a unique platform for future tech professionals to immerse in research and industry in advanced fields. The program is entirely remote, making it easy for students from all over India to join remotely.

Two-three months internship for postgraduate and undergraduate students (BTech, MTech, BSc, MSc, BCA, MCA, or equivalents) provides an opportunity to work on real-time projects with the guidance of IIT Kharagpur and IEEE experts. The last date of application is June 21, 2025.

Interns can work in one or more of the following domains:

• AI/ML-Based Network Management
• Cloud-Edge Computing & Vehicular Networking
• Machine Learning & Deep Learning
• Generative AI & Explainable AI

The students should have a basic programming, computer networks, operating system, DBMS, engineering math, and machine learning and Python background. But there is no need for prior experience.

Applicants are required to apply through a Google Form with the following documents:

• Fresh CV (PDF, 10 MB maximum)
• Passport photograph (PDF/Image, 1 MB maximum)
• Signature scan (PDF/Image, max 1 MB)
• Valid student ID card (PDF/Image, max 1 MB)

Candidates have to apply through the official form. Selected candidates will be contacted by June end, and the internship is expected to begin in early July 2025.

While not monetary, the internship is of inestimable value in the way of e-certificates, project guidance, and exposure to IIT Kharagpur professors and IEEE professionals. Members will learn from hands-on experience, portfolio projects, and recommendations which will be of value to their educational and professional lives.

The program seeks to equip the future technology leaders with hands-on experience and insight into exciting areas of science and engineering.

Four-week Summer Internship Programme (SIP) 2025 of university students of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India commenced in its New Delhi office on 16th June, 2025. The programme has the aim of raising awareness of human rights among university students. 80 of 1,468 candidates from 42 institutions of 20 States/UTs belonging to different academic streams have been selected under this program. They are Law, Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Journalism, Gender Studies, Digital Humanities, and International Relations students. NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice Shri V. Ramasubramanian welcomed the depth of India's unity in diversity exhibited in interns' diversified backgrounds during the launch of the program.

He claimed the possibility of change through learning from others and affirmed that a child is brought up by the love of a mother, the advice of a father, sympathy of brothers and sisters, and pressure from peers. Going beyond active participation, he emphasized learning for returning to life. He also exhorted the interns to be the champions of justice and compassion for an equal opportunities and rights world for all human beings. Earlier, in his keynote address on the day, the Secretary General of NHRC, India, Shri Bharat Lal highlighted the role of the youth to involve the promotion of human rights. He promoted developing sensitivity, responsiveness and compassion amongst youth so that social maladies could be tackled purposefully and with a sense of commitment.

Inspired by the Indian civilization's legacy, he urged the interns to cultivate a mix of duty and right in discharging duties and to develop a commitment towards realizing a diverse and equitable society. He hoped that the interns use this opportunity to the fullest towards constructing life for a greater cause. Earlier, while releasing the internship program, NHRC, India Joint Secretary Shri Samir Kumar had referred to the efforts of the Commission to disseminate and share human rights by means of such programs. He mentioned that the interactive sessions of the program, group research work, book reviews, declamation contests and field visits to NGOs, Police Stations, Prisons, Shelter Homes, other National Commissions, etc. are all made with a view to acquainting the interns with different aspects of human rights issues and collecting fresh ideas, further motivating them towards the cause. Lt. Col. Virender Singh, Director, NHRC, expressed the vote of thanks.

Born in Jaipur, Ipsita Sharma is India's representative at IACA, Austria. A student at the Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts, NMIMS Mumbai, who is pursuing her first year of BA Liberal Arts, has won a highly sought-after 90-day internship at the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), Laxenburg, Vienna.

The May 5, 2025, internship introduces Sharma to IACA's administrative and academic operations firsthand — a world-leading provider of anti-corruption training and education that has made itself world-class. She collaborates closely with units that manage academic programs and international programs for the improvement of integrity, transparency, and governance.

Sharma, a Jaipur school student who is now studying at a Vienna university, describes her life journey from Rajasthan to Vienna as reflective of young Indian minds making their mark in the global stage. "Being from a place like Jaipur and to have such an opportunity is a dream. It is not personal achievement — I believe India is becoming part of the world arena of cooperation in governance and fighting corruption," she replied.

IACA frequently invites top government officials, policy specialists and researchers from across the globe, and Sharma's appointment is a reflection of increasing Indian students' contribution to policymaking and governance across the world.

NMIMS officials were more than happy to share her achievements and noted that the opportunities being presented to her indicate that the university is concerned about building global citizens who are not only academically inclined but also socially conscious.

Sharma attributes Liberal Arts training with preparing her to address governance and ethics from an inter-disciplinary perspective. "We learn philosophy, politics, international relations — all of which bear directly on addressing corruption and on addressing corruption on the global level," she continued.

While India is taking the lead with even higher transparency and ethical governance through initiatives like Digital India and Mission Karmayogi, students like Ipsita are becoming the face of a new generation — one that is change-oriented, not only at home but beyond borders.

Duolingo English Test (DET) is soliciting applications for the DETermined scholarship on the Manthan portal. The scholarship was introduced earlier this year in association with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) as the knowledge partner.

The DETermined Scholarship will offer a one-time award of USD 30,000 to Indian women pursuing STEM fields to take a bachelor's or master's degree at a US university which accepts the DET for Spring '26 semester admissions.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to be eligible for the DETermined 

Scholarship:

Be a woman and an Indian citizen.

Live in India and have a good academic performance (60 per cent and above) in a science background from an accredited Indian institution.

Plan to pursue a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate STEM programme at a partner US university in the spring semester of 2026.

Have obtained a DET score of 120 and above.

Show leadership abilities, STEM innovation, and dedication to addressing issues of society.

Plan to return to India and demonstrate the capability to convert innovative thought into a sustainable startup.

Application process

The applications are open now on the Manthan portal and will continue till June 30. At the first level of the application process, the candidates will need to apply with a DET score of 120, excellent academic performance and a proposal outlining their vision for innovation in STEM areas.

Then, the shortlisted candidates will need to identify an urgent global or local issue that pertains to STEM and suggest an innovative solution to the same. The submission can be made in the form of a brief proposal (not more than 1000 words) or a five-minute video, demonstrating their innovativeness, research, and potential impact.

The shortlisted candidates will each participate in a virtual interview with the panel of judges. The scholarship winner will be revealed in September 2025, and the USD 30,000 will be credited towards the tuition fee of the successful applicant for the Spring semester of 2026.