Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has invited applications for its Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2026, a short research opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students from outside the institute.
The eight-week programme is set to run from May 13 to July 13, 2026, and the application window opened on March 16 before closing on April 3, 2026. The list of selected students will be displayed in May.
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The fellowship is meant to give students the chance to carry out innovative research under the guidance of IIT Delhi faculty.
According to IIT Delhi’s announcement on social media, the programme is open to UG and PG students, with the university describing it as an opportunity for exceptionally qualified students to work on research and development projects.
For selected students, the scheme includes several practical benefits. IIT Delhi will cover travel by train in sleeper class within the country, arrange stay on campus with boarding and lodging in the institute hostels, and provide a fellowship of Rs 2,000 per week.
Students will register as visiting students and will not pay the institute registration fee, although they must arrange insurance for the period of stay themselves.
ELIGIBILITY
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Undergraduate students, except those from IIT Delhi, who have completed at least two years of study towards an engineering degree and are among the top ten positions in their programme.
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MTech and ME students, except those from IIT Delhi, who have completed at least the first semester, are within the top ten ranks, and have secured at least 70 per cent marks or a CGPA of 7.00 on a 10-point scale.
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Applicants must be from outside IIT Delhi.
HOW TO APPLY
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Visit the online application form at the official IIT Delhi SRFP portal.
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Fill in the form and upload the required documents.
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Upload a photograph in JPG format, size 200230 pixels, maximum 100 KB.
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Upload a consolidated grade card in PDF format.
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Upload a rank certificate in PDF format.
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Upload a No Objection Certificate from the parent institution stating the start and end dates for full-time research work at IIT Delhi under the fellowship programme.
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Ensure all documents are clear and legible, since unclear files may lead to rejection.
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No hard copy needs to be submitted, but selected students must produce the original documents at joining.
ROLES OF INTERNS
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Execute an innovative research project under IIT Delhi faculty supervision.
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Work as visiting students during the fellowship period.
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Contribute to research and development activity during the eight-week programme.
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Attend the institute on the dates approved by the parent institution and IIT Delhi.
The Summer Research Fellowship Programme gives selected students a structured way to build research experience, receive financial support and work closely with IIT Delhi’s faculty.
With the deadline fixed for April 3, 2026, applicants have a short window to prepare their documents and submit the form in time.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
