IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Opens Applications for Summer Research Internship Scheme 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad has opened the Summer Research Internship Scheme (SRIS) 2026 for applications, Indian undergraduate and postgraduate students have an amazing chance to carry out real research work at the premier technical institute through the programme.

This initiativeump, which was issued by the Office of the Dean (Research& Development), offers a Long-Term Research Internship as well to those who are selected for working in advanced research projects with faculty members of different departments.

Three Categories of Internships

The scheme is divided into three categories:

• Category I: For BTech students
• Category II: For postgraduate students
• Category III: Long-Term Research Internship lasting six to twelve months

The summer internship under Categories I and II will run for two months, while Category III provides extended research engagement.

The institute has allocated three institute-funded internship positions per department for Categories I and II. Internships may also be project-funded or self-funded, depending on the availability of research grants.

Application Deadlines

Candidates applying for Category I and II internships must submit their applications by April 15, 2026, while the deadline for Category III (long-term internship) is April 30, 2026. Applications must be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Selection will be based on several academic and research parameters, including CGPA, research publications, academic awards, research proposals, and letters of recommendation.

Eligibility Criteria

Students from premier institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institutes of Management, National Institutes of Technology, Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research, National Institute of Science Education and Research, and other central universities must have a minimum CGPA of 7.5.

Applicants from other institutions are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 8.0. Students with academic backlogs or disciplinary records are not eligible to apply.

Application Process and Fees

Applicants must submit the completed application form along with:

A detailed resume

Bonafide certificate

Institutional identity card

A 500-word research proposal

Payment receipt of the ₹500 non-refundable application fee

All documents must be combined into a single PDF file and emailed to the institute. The application fee can be paid via online transfer or UPI, and demand drafts will not be accepted.

Stipend and Facilities

Institute-funded interns under the summer programme will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000 for up to two months. Project-funded interns may receive financial support depending on the conditions of the respective research grants.

Long-term interns under Category III will not receive institute funding but may be supported through research projects or self-funding. These interns must also pay semester tuition fees and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent institution.

Selected interns will be provided temporary institute identity cards, granting access to campus facilities such as the library, laboratories, computer centres, sports facilities, and health services. Hostel accommodation may also be available on a payment basis, subject to availability.

The institute said the research internship scheme aims to encourage young scholars to engage in cutting-edge research and strengthen India’s academic innovation ecosystem.