Internships 2024 – Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE)

Applications are invited for Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure (SURE) Internships 2024

Guidelines:

1. Number of intake:

• Total 200 interns (50 exclusive for girls only).

2. Amount of fellowship:

• Rs. 15,000 per intern altogether for 2 months.
• Rs. 7,500 per month per intern & Rs. 10,000 for one-and-a-half months per intern.
• Interns can choose one option: one month duration, one and a half month duration, or complete two months duration. No other amount/benefit shall be applicable.

3. Duration:

• 1-2 months between May and July (Tentative 15.05.2024 to 14.07.2024).
• Minimum of one month and maximum of two months only.

4. Accommodation and Food:

• Hostel accommodation provided in IITH student hostels.
• Mess charges to be borne by the interns.

5. Eligibility:

• ONLY NON-IIT HYDERABAD STUDENTS with below mentioned eligibility.
• A. Should be a first year MSc (Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology) OR MA first Year OR the 2nd/3rd Year B.Tech./B.Des.(All branches) OR the 3rd/4th Year Integrated B.Tech.-M.Tech. program.
• B. Applicants should be among the top 20% based on CGPA/% score in all the previous years in his/her discipline in the College/ Institution/University and to be certified by the Head of the Institute/Principal at the time of the application.
• C. The applicant should be a full-time/regular student at the time of application and till the completion of the internship.
• D. The applicant should be able to work full time (minimum one month) for the Internship. Part-time/online internship is not allowed.

6. Application Submission:

• After the deadline, no applications shall be accepted.
• Applications must be submitted through the web portal only.
• Offline applications, applications through emails shall not be entertained.

7. Selection Procedure:

• a. The selection procedure consists of a preliminary screening of applications followed by an interview (online mode) department/mentor faculty wise at the option of the concerned Department.
• b. Selection may depend upon consistently brilliant academic performance (Relative rank I the class/University), work carried out by the student besides his regular academic work, participation/ recognition in competitions such as Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, and performance in the interview.

8. Notification of Selection:

• Selected candidates shall be informed through emails only.
• Final list of such selected interns shall also be displayed on the website (SRC Office webpage under News/Announcement section).

9. Communication:

• No separate communication shall be sent to the not selected candidates.

10. Decision:

• The decision of the IIT Hyderabad authorities shall be final in the selection of the candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
• No correspondence shall be entertained in this in whatsoever manner.

Application Form (Apply Here)

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs on Summer Undergraduate Research Exposure Internship Programme

1.     The given link is not working. What should I do?

Ans: Please use the given link: https://iith.ac.in/research/SURE/

2.     What is the cost of the SURE Internship?

Ans: The SURE internship offered by IIT Hyderabad is completely free of cost. Also refer to Sl No 3 &4 as below.

3.     Whether any internship is paid to the students of SURE?

Ans: Yes, successful interns will be paid an honorarium of ₹15,000 in total for the two months duration. If anyone opted 1 ½ months, he will be paid Rs. 10000. If one month internship is opted, he/she will be paid Rs. 7500 only.

4.     Is the hostel fee is included in the fellowship charge which is ₹15000/-?

Ans: Hostel facility will be provided free of cost. However, the food charges are to be borne by the selected student.  Except the internship amount, no other benefits are allowed.

5.     Are there any medical facilities inside the IITH campus? Whether the facilities are extended to the interns:

Ans: Basic medical facilities are available. Outpatient services can be extended to the interns on nominal charges as per IITH norms which are applicable for its project staff. Medicines shall be arranged by the interns by themselves.

6.     Whether the SURE internship is in online mode or offline mode?

Ans: This internship is offered only in offline mode. NOT in online and NOT in part-time.

7.     My University classes will end in May or exam will start from July 2024.  May I join for a month.

Ans: Yes. Refer to the relevant part in the application. You can opt for the same. However, in such case internship will be paid for one month only.

8.     I am currently in my 3rd year of Integrated M.Sc./ Dual Degree Am I eligible to apply?

Ans: Yes. 3rd year and 4th year Integrated M Sc/ Dual Degree students are eligible to apply.

9.     I am a student of B.Sc. 2 nd year or 3 rd year. Am I eligible to apply?

Ans: No. B.Sc. students are not eligible to apply.

10.  I am studying B. Tech 2nd or 3rd year at IIT Hyderabad. Can I apply for the SURE Internship program?

Ans: No. This programme is ONLY for non-IITH students.

11.  I had a query that this question in the SURE application form : Are you in the top 20% of your batch? So, the ‘batch’ here means the complete BTech (2020-24) batch including all the branches, or only my branch (CSE)?

Ans: The batch means only from your respective branch in your institution.

12.  I am in M.A./M.Sc. 2 nd semester but my 1st semester result is not out. Am I eligible?

Ans: You are not eligible. You may apply for next year.

13.  May I know about the clear view of the department, and what all the topics are covered in the internship.

Ans: Please refer to the details of Departments from the drop down menu in the application. Faculty names and areas of interest are also available.

14.  I am in my 2nd year of BSc in triple majors. Will my application be considered as I am in the top 10% of the batch?

Ans: No. B.Sc. students are not eligible.

15.  Though I am a 2nd year B.Tech student, my college did not complete even 1st semester. How can I apply?

Ans: You are not eligible. You may apply for next year.

16.  I am currently pursuing M.Sc. 2nd semester of 1st year now and I do not have my last semester marksheet as the results are not published.

Ans: You are not eligible. You may apply for next year’s SURE Internship program.

17.  I am a student of Electronics and Communications Engineering. Can I apply for the SURE Internship?

Ans: The Internship program is offered only in the streams that are mentioned in the application form.

18.  I completed my B. Tech/ M. Tech/ MSc Program. Am I eligible to apply?

Ans: This programme is offered only the B. Tech/ M. Tech/ MSc pursuing students as mentioned in the poster and application form.

19.  Can I change my mentor after allotment of internship?

Ans: No change is allowed as you have opted the guide/mentor while applying for the internship.

20.  I have some queries to ask which are not listed above. Whom to contact?

Ans: If your query is not listed above, send an email to [email protected]

Concerned staff will reply to the email. Note that no reply shall be sent if the query is already answered above.

**************