Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), an autonomous unit of the Department of Space, Government of India, conducts basic research in the areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Solar and Heliophysics, Space & Atmospheric Sciences, Geosciences, Planetary Sciences and Solar System Exploration, Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics, and Theoretical Physics. The Laboratory has several world-class experimental, observational, and computing facilities spread over its four campuses at Navrangpura and Thaltej in Ahmedabad, the Infrared Observatory at Mt. Abu, and the Solar Observatory in Udaipur. Research in PRL includes niche areas such as Planetary and Space missions, Astrochemistry, Femtosecond Lasers, Quantum Communication, Exoplanets, Biogeosciences, Paleo-climatology, Laboratory analysis of Meteorites/samples, and Neutrino physics. Summer Internship Program The summer internship programme will provide a platform for interaction with Scientists/Engineers to allow young academic talent scholars and researchers from reputed academic institutions pursuing Graduation / Post-Graduation/Research in the disciplines of Science / Technology relevant to PRL programmes. The Scheme has the following stated objectives: To allow young academic talent to be associated with PRL scientists for mutual benefit; The "Interns" may benefit from exposure to the Research Institute's functioning and applying theory into practice. This programme would help young talent choose a career path. Applications are invited from academically outstanding and highly motivated graduate and postgraduate students and college teachers of Indian Nationality for the Summer Internship Programme to be held in Hybrid (offline and online) MODE by the Physical Research Laboratory from May 11 to July 10, 2026. Please note that ONLY a limited number of projects will be available for the internship. The participants will work on a specific project with a faculty member of the institute. The nature of the project will decide the offline/online mode. Eligibility Criteria The following candidates are eligible to apply for the Summer Internship Scheme: Candidates must be Indian citizens. The candidate should be pursuing UG/PG at a recognized Indian university/institution. The candidate should possess an aggregate of Min. 60% or a CGPA of 6.32 on a scale of 10 at all levels. Applications are encouraged from the disciplines of Optics, Laser Physics, Space Physics, Geology, Geophysics, Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, Chemistry, Ocean Sciences, and related subjects. Preference will be given to candidates who are KVPY/DST INSPIRE fellows/Summer Research Fellows selected by three National Science Academies in India. Applications are invited from prospective candidates having reasonably good proficiency in basic physics and mathematics. Internship Duration May 11 to July 10, 2026 Important Dates Date of application and completion of selection: Between 13 March and 03 April 2026. Online Application Application form for PRL Summer Internship Programme 2026 Candidates are advised to visit the official website for further information and updates. Source: PRL Summer Internship Programme