WINGS 2026: Winter Internship for Nurturing Growth in Science
A two-month research internship at NCBS for final-year Master’s students in STEM, offering hands-on laboratory experience, mentoring, a stipend of ₹10,000 per month and on-campus accommodation.
About this event
WINGS (Winter Internship for Nurturing Growth in Science) is the third cohort of the winter internship programme run through a collaboration between JK Scientists and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The programme aims to broaden participation in science through research training and mentoring. Selected final-year Master’s students in STEM will undertake a two-month internship in an NCBS research laboratory, receive a stipend of ₹10,000 per month and have access to on-campus accommodation. Applicants must be enrolled in an educational institution and prepare an updated CV, a one-page Statement of Interest and a one-page Lived Experience statement. Shortlisted applicants must also provide written approval from their department head stating no objection to joining the programme. Applications close on 30 October 2026, and the internship begins on 5 January 2027. For details, visit jkscientists.org or ncbs.res.in, or contact training@jkscientists.org or sciedu@ncbs.res.in.