The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) invites applications for its prestigious Summer Fellowship Programme 2025. This two-month intensive program is tailored to foster interest and engagement in high-quality academic research among bright young minds from Engineering, Management, Sciences, and Humanities backgrounds.
Program Overview:
- Duration: 19th May 2025 to 18th July 2025
 - Stipend: Rs. 15,000 per month (for a maximum of two months, prorated for shorter durations)
 - Location: IIT Madras Campus
 
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- For Undergraduate Students: Currently in the 3rd year of BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engineering) programs.
 - For Integrated/Dual Degree Students: In the 3rd or 4th year of Integrated/Dual Degree programs (M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc).
 - For Postgraduate Students: 1st-year students of M.Sc., M.A., and MBA programs with exceptional academic records.
 
Additional Considerations: Candidates with notable achievements such as high university ranks, participation in design contests, research projects, seminars, Mathematics Olympiad scores, and other distinctions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Note: Students currently enrolled at IIT Madras are not eligible to apply.
Participating Departments:
Engineering Departments:
- Aerospace Engineering
 - Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering
 - Biotechnology
 - Chemical Engineering
 - Civil Engineering
 - Computer Science & Engineering
 - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
 - Engineering Design
 - Electrical Engineering
 - Mechanical Engineering
 - Medical Science & Technology
 - Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
 - Ocean Engineering
 
Science Departments:
- Physics
 - Chemistry
 - Mathematics
 
Humanities & Social Sciences:
- Humanities & Social Sciences
 
Management:
- Management Studies
 
Facilities:
- Hostel Accommodation: Available on a payment basis, subject to availability.
 - Mess Facilities: Provided at an additional cost.
 
Application Process:
- Online Application: Candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official portal.
 - Supporting Documents: Upload all relevant academic records, certificates, and a bonafide student certificate issued by the Head of your Institution.
 - No Hard Copies Required: Do not send physical copies of your application to IIT Madras.
 
Documents to Attach: Letter from your University / College: Should certify that you are a bonafide student, issued by the Head of Institution.
Important Dates:
- Application Portal Opens: 3rd February 2025
 - Application Deadline: 28th February 2025 at 5:00 PM IST
 
Key Instructions:
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without review.
 - Applicants can track their application status using credentials sent to their registered email.
 - Ensure accuracy in all uploaded information and documents.
 
Apply Link:
IITM – Summer Fellowship Programme Registration Link
Contact Information:
For any queries related to the Summer Fellowship Programme, candidates are advised to refer to the official IIT Madras website for detailed instructions and contact details.
Embark on a transformative academic journey with IIT Madras this summer. Don’t miss this opportunity to work alongside world-class faculty and researchers!
| Project ID | Faculty name | Project title | Type of project | 
|---|---|---|---|
| SRIP-01 | Shuvrangsu Das | Inferring material properties from experimental displacement fields | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-02 | Ilaksh Adlakha | Data Driven Computational Solid Mechanics | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-03 | S.Vengadesan | Data driven modelling of Electrohydrodynamics | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-04 | Kiran Raj M | Development of high throughput droplet microfluidic systems | Both | 
| SRIP-05 | M Manivannan | Perception Engineering in XR(ARVR/MR) and Haptics | Both | 
| SRIP-06 | Danny Raj M | Towards intelligent decisions in autonomous robots | Both | 
| SRIP-07 | Amit Nain | Smart Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications | Experimental | 
| SRIP-08 | S Ganga Prasath | Markerless tracking of elastic structures using Generative AI | Both | 
| SRIP-09 | Satyanarayanan Seshadri | Application of AI tools in Net Zero | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-10 | Prasad Patnaik BSV | Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) aided design and development of Mechanical devices for the human heart-lung systems | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-11 | Shaikh Faruque Ali | Data driven dynamical modelling | Both | 
| SRIP-12 | Prof. Sarith P Sathian | Computer Simulation of neurons and synaptic activity | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-13 | Swathi Sudhakar | Nanaotherapeutics for Cancer | Experimental | 
| SRIP-14 | Lakshminath Kundanati | Structural and Mechanical characterization of the exterior coating layer of a Beetle eye lens | Experimental | 
| SRIP-15 | Kannabiran Seshasayanan | Transitions between turbulent flows | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-16 | Arockiarajan | Morphing wing for UAV and structural health monitoring with machine learning techniques | Both | 
| SRIP-17 | Sayan Gupta | Oscillator based computing | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-18 | A P Baburaj | Estimating earths heat flux from coherent structures | Theoretical/Numerical/Computational/Analytical | 
| SRIP-19 | N. Sujatha | Development of optical pattern acquisition module for biological studies | Both | 

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