Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) - is a constituent unit of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Govt. of India. Since its establishment in 1966, IIRS is a key player for training and capacity building in geospatial technology and its applications through training, education and research in Southeast Asia. The training, education and capacity building programmes of the Institute are designed to meet the requirements of Professionals at working levels, fresh graduates, researchers, academia, and decision makers. IIRS is also one of the most sought after Institute for conducting specially designed courses for the officers from Central and State Government Ministries and stakeholder departments for the effective utilization of Earth Observation (EO) data. IIRS is also empaneled under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India providing short term regular and special courses to international participants from ITEC member countries since 2001. The M.Tech. course in 'Remote Sensing & GIS', being offered by the institute in collaboration with the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). To widen its outreach, IIRS has started live and interactive Distance Learning Programme (DLP) since 2007. IIRS has also launched e-learning course on Remote Sensing and Geo-information Science since August, 2014. The Institute has a strong, multi-disciplinary and solution-oriented research agenda that focuses on developing improved methods/ techniques for processing, visualization and dissemination of EO data & Geo-information for various societal applications and better understanding of Earth's system processes. Currently, Microwave, hyperspectral and high-resolution EO data processing and their applications are some of the prime research areas. State-of-the-art laboratory and field-based instrumentation and observatories network help meeting the research goals and objectives. IIRS hosts headquarters of Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), affiliated to the United Nations and provides support in conducting the Remote Sensing and GIS training and education programmes. IIRS also plays a key role in the activities of Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), which is one of the largest non-governmental Scientific Societies in the country. Internship Scheme Eligibility Conditions & Duration Internship opportunity shall be extended for UG/ PG/ PhD students (a Citizen of India) pursuing from a recognized University/ Institution (India/Abroad) in the disciplines of Science/Technology or have completed within six months of the application. The duration of the Internship work will be a minimum period of 45 days. The student should possess an aggregate of a minimum of 60% or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10. Student Project Trainee Scheme Eligibility Conditions & Duration Opportunity shall be extended for the following category of students, in offline mode, with prescribed educational eligibility as stated below: Degree Eligibility Criteria Duration Engineering (B.E../ B.Tech.) Should have completed 6th semester Minimum 45 days M.E. / M.Tech. Should have completed 1st semester Minimum 120 days B.Sc. / Diploma Only final-year students Minimum 45 days M.Sc. The student should have completed 1st semester Minimum 120 days PhD Scholars should have completed coursework Minimum 30 months General Information Only Indian nationals are eligible for Internship/ Summer Training/ Project/ Research Work. Students will be allowed depending on the available seats as well as willingness/ consent of IIRS faculty to guide/ supervise the student, based upon educational qualifications, subjects, academic record & duration of project and current involvement of IIRS Faculty. The student should possess an aggregate of a minimum of 60% or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10 in the disciplines of Science/Technology. Extension of the Internship period will not be entertained. Confirmation letter/ Selection intimation will be sent through email and also will be available online under login of the students in IIRS admission portal. No Objection Certificate (NOC)/ Recommendation from college/Institute and academic documents needs to be uploaded along with online application. Students not selected will not be informed. The minimum duration of Internship/ Summer Training/ Project/ Research Work at IIRS is 45 days and the maximum duration is one year. Student should bring 03 passport size colour photograph, original copies of documents, valid photo ID proof issued by Govt. of India and ID card issued by Univ./Inst./College. Application may be submitted twice in a year. Last dates for application submission are 31st Oct & 31st March of every calendar year. Only online applications will be accepted. No application through email or by post will be accepted. Other Information The internship/ project work will be allotted based on the availability of expertise, projects, facilities, and suitability of the student’s course to the work carried out at the respective Centre/Unit. All applications received will be scrutinized by the respective Centre/ Unit as per the norms. The Project Trainees/ Interns shall not be eligible for any stipend/ remuneration/ financial assistance. The Project Trainees/ Interns shall not be eligible for accommodation facilities during their internship in DoS/ISRO Centres/Units. Certificate will be awarded to Project Trainees/ Interns upon satisfactory completion of their project/ internship and on submission of their assignment report and its evaluation by the concerned division heads or concern Scientist. The Project Trainees/ Interns shall be permitted only to UNCLASSIFIED areas of DoS/ISRO labs/ establishments. The Project Trainees/ Interns shall take clearance from Centres/Units for publishing papers/reports through external agents with regard to work done in DoS/ISRO Centres/Units. Application Dates Registrations will be open from 1 January to 31 March. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for more details and updates. Source: External Student Internship at IIRS