IASST Short-Term Internship & Dissertation Opportunities for Pharmacy, Life Sciences, and Science Students

The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati—an autonomous R&D institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India—has invited applications for its upcoming short-term winter internship/training (2 months) and project dissertation (6 months) programs for the 2026–2027 session.

Key Highlights of the Program

Programs Offered:
- Short-term winter internship/training (2-month duration, starting December 2026).
- Project dissertation (6-month duration, starting January 2027).
Available Research Areas & Eligibility: The institute is accepting applications across 17 diverse interdisciplinary subjects, including:
- Drug Discovery & Pharmacology: Open for candidates pursuing M.Sc. in Life Sciences, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, M.S. Pharm, B.Tech in Biotechnology, and related disciplines.
- Microbiome, Probiotics & Applied Microbiology: Open for students pursuing B.Sc., B.Tech, or M.Sc. in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Botany.
- Material Science, Nanoscience & Physics: Open for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Chemistry, Physics, Nanoscience, Material Science, and Engineering.
- Mathematics & Biophysics: Open for students in Mathematics, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Technology.

Important Guidelines & Application Process

How to Apply: Interested candidates must apply online through the official IASST website (www.iasst.gov.in) within 15 days of the notification release.
NOC Requirement: A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent institute must be submitted during the online application (or a self-declaration certificate if delayed, though the official NOC is compulsory before joining).
Selection Criteria: Selection is strictly merit-based (qualifying exams) and/or via interviews, with the final list published on the IASST website.
Accommodation: Dormitory accommodation is subject to availability, with preference given to students travelling from outside Guwahati.