Indian Institute of Technology Madras – Chennai

IITM Summer Fellowship Programme 2010

The IITM – Summer Fellowship Programme of two months with stipend is designed to enhance awareness and interest in high quality academic research among young Engineering, Management, Sciences and Humanities students through a goal oriented summer miniproject undertaken at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

Eligibility: Candidates pursuing third year of B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc.\(Engg) /Integrated M.E./M.Tech. programme, first year of ME/M.Tech/M.Sc./M.A, MBA with outstanding academic background in terms of high ranks in university examinations, papers presented at seminars, projects executed, design contests participated, score/rank in Mathematics Olympiad and any other awards/distinctions obtained, are encouraged to apply.

Period of the Project: The contact period for the project will be two months normally during 17 th May – 16 th July 2010. However depending on the convenience, the selected candidates can undertake the project at any time subject to the availability of faculty.
Stipend: A sum of Rs.6,500/- (maximum) will be given as a stipend for a total period of 2 months.

Application Deadline: 19th February, 2010

Participating Departments:
. Engineering Departments:
Aerospace Engg/Applied Mechanics/Bio Technology/Chemical Engg/Civil Engg
Computer Science & Engg/Engineeing Design/Electrical Engg/Mechanical Engg
Metallurgical & Materials Engg/Ocean Engg.

. Science Departments:
Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics

. Humanities & Social Sciences

. Management Studies

Application Procedure: The filled up application form along with the enclosures:
. Original Study certificate from the Head of the Institution
. Attested Photocopies of the Marks cards issued by the University
. Attested Photocopies of the Rank certificates, papers presented, design contests participated, projects executed, score /rank in Mathematics Olympiad, any other awards/distinctions obtained etc. and
. Two page write-up on the intended project work at IITM.

Contact:
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
I.I.T. Post Office
Chennai – 600 036
India

Fax : +91 (44) 2257 0509