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Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Internship

INSPIRE INTERNSHIP aims to provide exposure to the top 1% of students at the Class X Board level by organizing Science Camps either during summer or winter which provides an opportunity for them to interact with Science icons from India and abroad, including Nobel Laureates.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Duration of the Summer/Winter Camp: 5 days (excluding the days of Journey) | Nature of the Camp: Residential except in Metropolitan Cities | For the Interns: | - Each day the schedule of the Program should comprise at least two lectures cum discussion of one and a half hours in the morning hours followed by hands-on experience in the second half (i.e., 1400Hrs to 1730hrs). | - The coordinator should engage students in the thinking process on issues of national importance by way of organizing sessions for interns for writing on new and innovative ideas. The following are some of the key areas of priority: Second Green Revolution; Renewable and non Renewable energy; Clean energy; Natural resources utilization for sustainability; Make in India; Swachh Bharat & Ganga Rejuvenation; Energy conservation efficiency and sustainability; Harnessing Modern Technology for the second green revolution; Dairy and Livestock Sector; Solid & Liquid Waste Management; Recycling & processing of waste to conserve resources. | - The program Coordinator can organize a pre-dinner interactive session with the students on the first day and initiate discussions about the role of science and technology in the development of the nation. | - A session with the participating interns on writing new and innovative ideas on the above areas. The organizer shall evaluate these ideas by the external mentors present during the 4th or 5th day and select the best three write-ups in the raking of 1st 2nd 3rd ….. 10th. The interns whose write-ups will be selected for 1st-10th rank will be awarded during the valedictory function. | - Each visiting Nobel Laureate has to interact with the Interns. | - Pre-dinner Discussions of INSPIRE interns with Mentors may be arranged each day. | - Lab infrastructure in the area of Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Sciences Mathematical Sciences, etc., Auditorium with sound system, Guest House, Hostel accommodation for boys and girls. | For the Organizers/Mentors: | - For the INSPIRE Internship camp of 5 days (excluding the Journey days), ₹ 6500/- student (as an uppermost ceiling/student) will be provided to the coordinating Institute/Department/agency to meet the INSPIRE Internship camp cost. | - This cost includes travel costs (as per entitlement & actual), Boarding & Lodging, Stationary including Books & small experimental gadgets, etc., Consumables, Honorarium (to the Mentors, etc.), and organizational expenses for the Students and Indian Mentors invited for the respective INSPIRE Internship camps. | - Honorarium to the mentors should be paid a maximum of ₹ 3000 per contributing day, with an upper limit of ₹ 6000 per mentor if the mentor contributes for more than one day in the entire camp duration. | - For inviting a Noble Laureate to interact with the students in these Camps as an International Mentor, INSPIRE has also a provision of providing support with a maximum of ₹ 10,00,000 (all-inclusive) per Noble Laureate. Every year a maximum 50 no. of Noble Laureates can be invited to the INSPIRE Internship Camps.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a School Student.; The applicant should be in the top one percent ranking in their 10th Board Examination.; The applicant should be pursuing Science in Class 11th.; The applicant should not have attended a similar camp earlier.; The applicant should be within the same State or Union Territory.; University/College or Academic/Research institute should have the required infrastructure of related Science Laboratories for holding INSPIRE InternshipCamps.; Availability of auditorium with well-equipped sound system and LCD projectors.; Availability of Guest House, Hostel for Girls and Boys, with holding capacities.; University, College, or academic/Research institute shall owe the administrative and financial responsibility for the organization of INSPIRE Internship Camp.; Mentors for INSPIRE Internship would be various Academy Fellows, Bhatnagar Awardees, Scientists, and academicians of National and International repute.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What Is The Objective Of Organizing INSPIRE Internship Camp?

The objective of organizing the INSPIRE Internship camp is to reveal the joys of innovation to the talented youth of the nation to pursue study in science and career in Research and Development.

Who Can Organize INSPIRE INTERNSHIP Camp?

Institutes/Degree Colleges/ Universities can organize INSPIRE Internship Science Camps.

What Is The Eligibility Of The Program Coordinator?

The Program Coordinator of the proposed INSPIRE Internship camp should be a regular faculty/employee of the respective Institute with a science background.

Who Can Participate In These Camps?

Students within the eligibility criteria (Given on the website http://www.inspire-dst.gov.in) in Class X of respective Education Boards and pursuing 11th in Science discipline.

Whether 12th Standard Students Can Participate In The INSPIRE INTERNSHIP Camp?

12th Students can participate in the INSPIRE INTERNSHIP Camp before the declaration of the result of class X each year.

What Is The Budget Of Organizing INSPIRE Internship Science Camp?

The maximum budget for a science camp is based on the number of participating students with a ceiling of maximum to the sanctioned strength i.e., at the rate of Rs.6500 per Student. This cost is inclusive of all expenses. No additional grant will be sanctioned beyond the norms.

What Is The Minimum And Maximum Size Of The INSPIRE Internship Science Camp?

The minimum and maximum INSPIRE Internship Science Camp limit is not there. It depends on the infrastructural capacity of the organizing institute. But the preferred camp size is 150 students participation.

How Many Mentors Need To Be Called For A Camp ?

10-12 eminent mentors covering the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Sciences, and Mathematical Science need to be called.

What Is The Infrastructural Requirement For Organizing The INSPIRE Internship Camp?

The infrastructural requirement for organizing the INSPIRE Internship Camp is lab infrastructure in the area of Physics, Chemistry, Life Science, Earth Sciences Mathematical Sciences etc., an Auditorium with a sound system, a Guest House, Hostel accommodation for boys and girls.

Should The Nature Of INSPIRE Internship Science Camp Necessarily Be Residential?

Yes, It should be residential in nature.

After The Approval Of INSPIRE Internship Science Camp, When Will Be The Grant Released?

The initial grant will be released within two months of the date of commencement of the Program after seeking its formal approval following the normal approval process. The final installment will be received upon receipt of the INSPIRE Internship Science camp completion report.

Do I Have To Wait For My Bank Details To Be Approved?

The bank detail submission page consists of a selected bank details list already approved by DST. If you select the required bank detail from the list, you do not have to wait for its approval.