The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar offers the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme (NSIP) 2026 to Indian students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the science domain.

During this 2-month internship programme, students will work with NISER Bhubaneswar faculty on research projects and gain hands-on experience in research and innovation. This will also allow them to improve their scientific reasoning and learn real-world skills applicable to industries.

If you are pursuing a UG or PG course in science, you can apply for the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026. Check out the dates, eligibility, application process, and other relevant details related to the internship programme in this SciAstra article.

NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship 2026: Overview

The online application for the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026 is open from February 25, 2026 to April 10, 2026 at niser.ac.in.

The following schools of the institute are offering the summer internship:

  1. School of Biological Sciences (SBS) 

  2. School of Chemical Sciences (SCS) 

  3. School of Computer Sciences (SCoS) 

  4. School of Earth & Planetary Sciences (SEPS) 

  5. School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) 

  6. School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) 

  7. School of Physical Sciences (SPS) 

  8. Centre for Medical and Radiation Physics (CMRP)

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NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship 2026: Dates

The duration of the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship 2026 is two months. All the important dates related to it are mentioned below:

NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship 2026: Important Dates

Internship Application Starts

February 25, 2026

Internship Application Ends

April 10, 2026

Release of list of shortlisted candidates at niser.ac.in

April 20, 2026 to April 25, 2026

Summer Internship Dates (Schedule)

May 16, 2026 to July 15, 2026

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NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship 2026: Eligibility

Candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria for the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship 2026 can apply for it:

NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026: Eligibility Criteria

School

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Biological Sciences

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with Biological Sciences/Biotech as a major subject in recognised Universities/Institutions.

Chemical Sciences

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with Chemical Sciences/Chemical Engineering as a major subject in recognised Universities/Institutions.

Computer Sciences

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with Computer Sciences/Computer Engineering as a major subject in recognised Universities/Institutions.

Earth & Planetary Sciences

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with Earth & Planetary Science/Atmospheric Science/Space Science/Astronomy/Physical Sciences/B.Tech as a major subject in recognised Universities/Institutions.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with English/Economics/Psychology/Sociology as one of the major subjects in recognised Universities/Institutions.

Mathematical Sciences

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with Mathematical Sciences as a major subject in recognised Universities/Institutions.

Physical Sciences

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with Physical Sciences/Materials Science/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering as a major subject in recognised Universities/Institutions.

Centre for Medical and Radiation Physics

Students should have registered/enrolled in UG/PG degree courses with Radiation Physics as a major subject in recogniszed Universities/Institutions.

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NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026: Steps to Apply

To apply for the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship 2026, use the following steps:

  1. Go to the official website of NISER Bhubaneswar: niser.ac.in.

  2. Click on the "View Details” option of the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026.

  1. You will be redirected to a PDF. Click on the “Google Form” link provided in the PDF.

  1. Fill out the form and submit it.

Documents Required for NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026

During online submission of the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026 application form, candidates will need to have the following ready with them for uploading as a single combined PDF file:

  • Passport-size photo

  • “Bonafide-Cum-No Objection Certificate”

  • Previous semester's grade sheet

  • CV

Note:

  1. A PDF file of the recommendation letter should be sent directly to the programme coordinator's email of the respective schools.

  2. Applicants may arrange reference letters from two referees, which should be sent directly by email to the programme coordinator of the respective schools on or before 10th April 2025. The school-wise email IDs for subject coordinators are as follows:

S. No.

School

Email ID

1

School of Biological Sciences

summerproject_sbs@niser.ac.in

2

School of Chemical Sciences

summerproject_scs@niser.ac.in

3

School of Computer Sciences

summerproject_scos@niser.ac.in

4

School of Earth & Planetary Sciences

summerproject_seps@niser.ac.in

5

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

summerproject_shss@niser.ac.in

6

School of Mathematical Sciences

summerproject_sms@niser.ac.in

7

School of Physical Sciences

summerproject_sps@niser.ac.in

8

Centre for Medical and Radiation Physics (CMRP)

summerproject_cmrp@niser.ac.in

NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026: Instructions

The important instructions related to the NISER Bhubaneswar Summer Internship Programme 2026 are listed below:

  • The summer programme will be conducted from May 16th to July 15th, 2026.

  • No extension for a longer stay will be considered in this programme.

  • Students who have availed themselves of this programme earlier in NISER will not be considered again.

  • Applications will be considered only for the PIs for whom vacancies/seats are advertised.

  • Applicants can contact the faculty directly, get their acceptance, and/or apply to NSIP only with a consent letter/e-mail received from faculty.

  • The selection of students will be done by the respective PI / Faculty.

  • A Limited number of selected interns who are not receiving any financial support / fellowship / internship grant from any agency / Academy / Central or State Government will be paid a stipend. @ ₹5,000/month & to-and-fro single travel support of Second Class Sleeper train fare after successful completion of the programme.

  • No programme fee will be charged to the interns under this programme.

  • Hostel accommodation may be provided on a chargeable basis @ ₹30/- per day subject to availability.