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 opport...
**Duration of the Summer/Winter Camp:** 5 days (excluding the days of Journey)
**Nature of the Camp:** Residential except in Metropolitan Cities
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> **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 &amp; Ganga Rejuvenation; Energy conservation efficiency and sustainability; Harnessing Modern Technology for the second green revolution; Dairy and Livestock Sector; Solid &amp; Liquid Waste Management; Recycling &amp; 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 Men
Eligibility (who can apply)
> **For the Interns**
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.
**Note:** In case the number of top 1% students of a respective examination board is more than the allocated number of INSPIRE interns, for participation in such camps, of the respective state/UT, top rankers will be selected for INSPIRE Internship science camp provided they had applied for the same.
> **For the Science Camp Organizers**
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.
**For the Mentors**
Mentors for INSPIRE Internship would be various Academy Fellows, Bhatnagar Awardees, Scientists, and academicians of National and International repute.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Submission of the Proposal**
Any public or privately funded University or College Academic/ Research Institute fulfilling the above eligibility criteria and willing to organize INSPIRE internship camp can submit the online proposal on the www.online-inspire.gov.in three months in advance from the proposed date of organization of the event for consideration of support.
The proposal shall be having Endorsement Letter duly signed by the Head of the Institute and PFMS Unique Agency code and the Organizer shall also be a regular employee of the respective University or college or Academic/Research Institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Internship / what is the eligibility?
> **For the Interns**
1. The applicant should be a School Student.
1. The applicant should be in the top one percent ranking in their 10th Board Examination.
1. The applicant should be pursuing Science in Class 11th.
1. The applicant should not have attended a similar camp earlier.
1. Th...
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**Duration of the Summer/Winter Camp:** 5 days (excluding the days of Journey)
**Nature of the Camp:** Residential except in Metropolitan Cities
<br>
> **For the Interns:**
1. Each day the schedule of the Program should comprise at least two lectures cum discussion of one an...
How to apply online for Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Internship?
**Online**
> **Submission of the Proposal**
1. Any public or privately funded University or College Academic/ Research Institute fulfilling the above eligibility criteria and willing to organize INSPIRE internship camp can submit the online proposal on the www.online-inspire.gov.in three...