15 Apr 2026
₹5,000 per month for institute-funded interns (maximum 2 months); project-funded stipend depends on funding agency
1–2 months for summer internship; 6–12 months for long-term research internship
Students must meet CGPA criteria (7.5 for IITs/NITs/IISERs etc., 8.0 for other institutes) and have no backlog or disciplinary action.
Application form, resume, bonafide certificate, student ID card, 500-word research proposal, application fee receipt, HOD verification
Deadline: 15 Apr 2026
IIT ISM Dhanbad has opened applications for its Summer Research Internship Scheme (SRIS) 2026. If you want hands-on research experience at an IIT campus, this is one of the quieter opportunities many students overlook.
The program accepts undergraduate and postgraduate students for short summer internships. There is also a separate long-term research track that can run up to a year. And yes, some interns receive a stipend.
If you're exploring multiple IIT programs this season, you might also want to check our complete guide to IIT Internships 2026. Quite a few deadlines fall within the same window.
Program Name Summer Research Internship Scheme (SRIS) 2026
| Institute | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
| Internship Categories | UG Summer Internship, PG Summer Internship, Long-Term Research Internship
| Duration | 1–2 months (summer) or 6–12 months (long-term)
| Stipend | ₹5,000 per month for institute-funded interns
| Application Fee | ₹500 (non-refundable)
| Application Deadline | 15 April 2026 (Summer categories) | 30 April 2026 (Long-term category)
| Application Mode | Email submission
Quick heads-up: the SRIS internship uses a direct email application instead of an online portal. Many students miss the formatting requirements, so pay attention when preparing your documents.
If you're comparing research internships at other institutes, you may also find the IIT Delhi Summer Research Fellowship 2026 and the IIT Guwahati Summer Internship 2026 worth exploring.
This category is meant for undergraduate engineering students who want to work on short research projects during summer.
Each department can support up to three institute-funded interns. One of those slots is reserved for a student from IIT ISM Dhanbad itself.
This track is designed for postgraduate students including M.Tech, M.Sc, or similar programs.
However, PG students already receiving fellowships from their institute are not eligible for additional financial support under SRIS.
This one is quite different from the summer option. Instead of a short project, selected students can work with faculty for an extended period.
Students applying for the long-term track must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent institute.
The eligibility rules are fairly straightforward, but the CGPA requirement trips up many applicants.
Departments evaluate applicants based on several factors. CGPA matters, of course, but it is not the only thing.
Honestly, the research proposal often becomes the deciding factor. A clear idea and good alignment with faculty interests can push an application ahead of stronger CGPAs.
The IIT ISM Dhanbad SRIS 2026 Internship offers different funding modes depending on departmental availability.
Living expenses are not covered. Students typically arrange accommodation themselves, though hostel rooms may be offered on a paid basis if available.
Interns do receive access to campus facilities such as library resources, internet services, sports complexes, and the health centre.
The application must be submitted as a single PDF file. Missing documents are one of the most common reasons applications get rejected.
You can find the official form here: Download Application Form (SRIS 2026).
Your application PDF should include:
The application also asks for details of three referees. Typically these are professors or academic supervisors who can vouch for your work.
One more detail students often miss. The form must be forwarded by the Head of Department of your college confirming that you have no backlog or disciplinary action.
I've seen many students start preparing documents at the last minute and then struggle to get their HOD signature in time. If you're applying, start early.
Selected interns must present their work to a review committee at the end of the internship.
The committee usually includes:
Your internship certificate is issued only after the committee reviews your presentation and confirms your attendance.
For long-term interns, there is also a mid-term presentation around two months after joining. The committee reviews progress and suggests improvements.
SRIS applications go through departmental review committees. A few small things can make a real difference.
If you're still exploring options, it helps to scan other opportunities too. You can browse all opportunities on Talentd to find current internships and fellowships across IITs, research labs, and government organizations.
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