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 |