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The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous R&D institution under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, has opened applications for its 2026-2027 internship and dissertation programs.
This is a premier opportunity for students in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences to work in a high-tech environment equipped with advanced tools like TEM, SEM, and LCMS-MS.
Program Details
- Short-term Summer Internship: 2 Months (Starts June 2026)
- Project Dissertation: 6 Months (Starts July 2026)
- Location: Guwahati, Assam
Key Subject Areas & Eligibility
The institute offers positions across various interdisciplinary fields:
| Area of Research | Target Candidates (Pursuing) |
| Pharmacology & Drug Discovery | B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.S. Pharm, M.Sc (Zoology/Biotech) |
| Microbiome & Probiotics | B.Sc/B.Tech/M.Sc in Microbiology or Biotechnology |
| Applied Microbiology & Biomedicine | M.Sc Life Sciences, M.Pharm, M.Sc Bioinformatics |
| Drug Resistance & Biofilms | B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Tech/M.Pharm in Microbiology or Biotech |
| Chemical & Material Sciences | B.Sc/M.Sc in Chemistry, Physics, or Nanoscience |
Financial Details
- Internship/Training: No fee charged.
- Project Dissertation: Rs. 2,500 per month (Non-refundable laboratory fee).
- Accommodation: Available in the institute dormitory on a priority basis for outstation students (subject to availability).
How to Apply
- Application Portal: Apply online at iasst.gov.in.
- Deadline: Within 15 days of the advertisement publication (Published ~March 13, 2026).
- Required Documents: A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your parent institution is mandatory. (A self-declaration is acceptable during the initial online upload if the NOC is delayed).
- Selection: Based on merit (last semester marks) or an interview.
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