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भारतीय पेट्रोलियम और ऊर्जा संस्थान
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY
(An Institute of National Importance by an Act of Parliament)
Global Internship Programme (GIP) 2025
Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam

Programme Overview

The GIP at IIPE provides students abroad a platform to sharpen their adaptability, communication, and problem-solving skills in a diverse environment. The selected candidates will experience a different way of life firsthand, fostering intercultural awareness and broadening their horizons. This will serve as an opportunity to undertake assignments and focused research projects in diverse areas with faculty at the IIPE. The purpose of the GIP is to create a transformative experience for the global citizens to pursue ground-breaking career in science, technology, engineering and environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Institution Type: Foreign institutions (outside India)

Academic Level: Pre-final year students

Eligible Courses:

B.E./B.Tech.
B.S/B.Sc.
M.Sc./M.S./M.Tech.
(Dual degree) M.Tech.
(Dual degree) M.Sc.

Note: Only regular education courses are eligible.

Application & Selection Process

How to Apply

Applications with all required documents need to be submitted on the online portal available on the Institute Website.

Faculty Preference

Applicants may indicate a faculty preference in their application, subject to availability. It is advisable to review faculty profiles to align your research interests.

Selection Criteria

Applicant selection is based on a holistic review of the following:

  • CGPA and Academic Background
  • Past Experience
  • Awards
  • Proposed Work
  • Letters of Recommendations

Selection Committee

Applications are forwarded by the Office of Dean (R&D) to the GIP Selection Committee, which comprises the Dean/Associate Dean of R&D as Chairperson and two additional experts nominated by the Director.

Financials & Logistics

Funding: The programme is funded 75% by IIPE and 25% by the intern/parent institute, with a maximum total expenditure of 6000 USD.

Medical Insurance: The student is not covered under the institute medical policy. It is advised to have a valid medical insurance policy during the period of internship in India.

Duration: Eight (8) weeks, as per the academic calendar of the Institute.

Intake Size: A maximum of two GIP interns will be allowed in an academic year.

Internship Experience

Evaluation & Milestones

  • A progress presentation is required at the end of 4-5 weeks to an assessment committee for feedback.
  • A final poster/oral presentation of the completed work is mandatory at the end of the internship and is open to the public.

Certification

  • A 'Certificate of Completion' is awarded upon successful completion of the mandatory 8-week programme.
  • A 'Commendation Certificate' may be given to interns who display exceptional research inquisitiveness and an innovative mind.

Facilities & Conduct: All interns will be issued a temporary institute ID card to avail the library, sports, computer center, internet, and other departmental research facilities. Interns are required to abide by the conduct rules of the institute, failing which the internship will be terminated and the intern will be asked to leave immediately.

Subject Areas of Internship

Biosciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformatics
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science and Engineering
Earth Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Energy Science & Engineering
Environmental Engineering

Intellectual Property

Research publications should have IIPE affiliation and patents coming out of the research by the GIP fellows will be under the copyright of IIPE.

Contact & Links

For queries or more information, please use the contact details below. Applications are accepted via the online portal.