🚀 Applications Open: IIT Kanpur’s SURGE Internship Program 2025! 🌟
Are you an aspiring researcher looking for hands-on experience in cutting-edge research? The Students-Undergraduate Research Graduate Excellence (SURGE) Program at IIT Kanpur is your gateway to an enriching 8-week summer internship experience!
🔬 Why Apply for SURGE?
- ✅ Engage in interdisciplinary research under expert faculty mentors.
- ✅ Gain hands-on experience in real-world problem-solving.
- ✅ Showcase your work—get published in journals & conferences!
- ✅ Compete for prestigious awards like Best Poster & Best Project.
📢 Who Can Apply?
- 🔹 IIT Kanpur students (B.Tech, BS, Dual Degree, M.Sc)
- 🔹 Non-IITK Indian students (B.Tech, BE, B.Sc, M.Sc)
- 🔹 SAARC country students (Nepal & Bhutan) with scholarship support!
📅 Program Duration: May – July 2025
🎯 Eligibility: CPI ≥ 6.0 (IITK students: CPI ≥ 5.5)
📝 Application Requirements:
- 🔸 Research Proposal (500 words)
- 🔸 Academic Transcript
- 🔸 Recommendation Letters (Non-IITK & SAARC)
- 🔸 Mentor Certification (IITK students)
⏳ Don’t Miss Out! Be part of a program that has inspired countless students to pursue careers in research & innovation.
📌 Apply Now & Take Your First Step Toward Research Excellence!
📅 Important Dates
| S.No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Opening of Online Registration | January 30, 2025 |
| 2. | Closing of Online Registration | February 15, 2025 (Midnight) |
| 3. | Shortlisting of Candidates | First Week of March (Tentative) |
| 4. | Result Announcement | Last Week of March (Tentative) |
| 5. | SURGE Inauguration | 13th May 2025 (Tentative) |
| 6. | Date of Completion | 11th July 2025 (Tentative) |
💰 Registration and Administrative Charges
| S.No. | Event | IITK | Non-IITK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Registration Charges (payable at the time of registration) | Not Applicable | Rs. 750/- (Non-refundable) |
| 2. | Administrative Charges (payable after selection) | Rs. 3,000/- (Non-refundable) | Rs. 4,000/- (Non-refundable) |
Note: During the internship, boarding and lodging expenses at IIT Kanpur will be borne by participants on an actual basis. SURGE is offered only in offline mode; requests for online participation will not be entertained.
For details, visit: https://surge.iitk.ac.in/index.php
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