Scholarship
Summer Internship Programme (PRL)(SIPPRL)
Overview
About SIPPRL
The Summer Internship Programme is run by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, a national research institute funded and administered by the Department of Space, Government of India. PRL was founded in 1947 by Vikram Sarabhai and carries out basic research in astronomy and astrophysics, solar and heliophysics, space and atmospheric sciences, geosciences, planetary sciences, atomic, molecular and optical physics, and theoretical physics.
The programme places students and teachers at PRL for a fixed period each summer to work alongside its scientists on short research projects in fundamental science and technology. Interns get exposure to the laboratory's research areas and to its experimental, observational and computing facilities, which are spread across the Navrangpura and Thaltej campuses in Ahmedabad, the infrared observatory at Mount Abu, and the solar observatory at Udaipur. The benefit is a composite one, combining the research placement with support during the internship.
It is aimed at motivated undergraduate and postgraduate students, and at teachers, in physics, space science and allied disciplines who want first-hand exposure to research before settling on a career direction. Selection is competitive, and the internship is held at PRL's campuses; you apply through the laboratory when its annual application window opens.
Sources: Physical Research Laboratory – Summer Internship Program (official) · myScheme – Summer Internship Programme (PRL) · Physical Research Laboratory – Wikipedia
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Central Government
Department of Space
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Composite |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Eligibility Criteria for Student | The student should be a citizen of India. |
| Eligibility Criteria for Student | The student should be pursuing undergraduate/post-graduation from a recognized University/Institution India or Abroad |
| Eligibility Criteria for Student | The student should have just completed undergraduate/post-graduation from a recognized University/Institution, seeking an internship opportunity (within six months from the date of award of degree) for profile enhancement. |
| Eligibility Criteria for Student | The student should possess an aggregate of a minimum of 60% or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10 at all levels. |
| Eligibility Criteria for Student | The disciplines from which the applications are encouraged are optics, Laser Physics, Space Physics, Geology, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Chemistry, Ocean Sciences, and related subjects. - Preference will be given to candidates who are KVPY/DST INSPIRE fellows. - We expect prospective candidates to have reasonably good proficiency in basic physics and mathematics. |
| Eligibility Criteria for Teacher | The teacher has an academic background in Physics, Applied Physics, Astronomy, Space Physics, Geology, and related fields. |
| Eligibility Criteria for Teacher | The teacher should have teaching experience minimum of five years at the graduate/postgraduate level. |
| Eligibility Criteria for Teacher | The teacher should have demonstrated interest in research as evidenced by publications or ongoing projects. |
| Eligibility Criteria for Teacher | The teacher should have held a PhD degree. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Certification: On successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate endorsed by PRL.- Accommodation: Limited paid accommodation is available at ₹100/- per day for participants attending offline.- Mentorship: Participants are mentored by PRL faculty members, offering in-depth learning experiences.- Exposure to PRL's World-Class Facilities: Interns will work in PRL’s advanced laboratories and facilities across four campuses.
- Note: The interns shall not be eligible for any stipend/remuneration/financial assistance.
- PRL does not cover medical and transport expenses.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SIPPRL – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.