IASST Internship & Project Dissertation Opportunities
A unique opportunity for chemistry internships has emerged at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, for aspiring candidates seeking internships and project dissertation positions. Interested individuals can apply for these positions in various scientific fields, with applications open until 21 October 2026.
About IASST
The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, is an autonomous R&D institute under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The Institute is engaged in frontier areas of research in the specific domains of Physical, Chemical, Mathematical, and Life Sciences. Its aim is to contribute to basic sciences and develop technology using local resources through a strong interdisciplinary research approach across different divisions. IASST is equipped with modern instrumentation, including TEM, SEM, XRD, LCMS-MS, AFM, DNA Sequencer, and computational facilities for cutting-edge scientific research.
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- Internship Duration: 2 months
- Project Dissertation Duration: 6 months
Eligibility Criteria
- Drug Discovery/Snake Venom: Pursuing M.Sc. in Life Sciences
- Materials Science/Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Pursuing Bachelor’s/Master’s in Chemistry/Physics/Nanoscience/Material Science/Engineering
- Microbiome/Probiotics: Pursuing B.Sc./B.Tech in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry; Dissertation in M.Sc. in Microbiology or Biotechnology
- Condensed Matter Physics/Materials Science: Pursuing B.Sc./B.Tech/M.Sc./M.Tech in Physics/Physical Science/Chemistry/Chemical Science/Biotechnology/Botany
- Antimicrobial agents against drug-resistant human pathogens and Plant-Microbe Interactions: Pursuing B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany
- Applied Microbiology and Biomedicine: Pursuing M.Sc. in any Branch of Life Sciences/M.Pharm/M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- Pharmacology and Drug Discovery: Pursuing B.Pharm/B.Tech (Biotechnology)/M.Pharm or M.S. Pharm (Any Branch)
- Hydrodynamics and Applied Mathematics: Pursuing Master’s (including M.Tech) and completed Bachelor’s students (including completed B.Tech)
Application Procedure
Therefore, interested candidates should apply online on the institute’s website (www.iasst.gov.in) within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained. Candidates should submit a No Objection Certificate from the parent institute during online application submission. Those who are unable to submit NOC during the application process should upload a self-declaration certificate. NOC submission is compulsory before joining the internship/dissertation/training at IASST. Applicants should review the eligibility requirements for this IASST chemistry internship opportunity before applying.
Selection Procedure
IASST will select candidates based on merit in the last qualifying examination and/or an interview and will upload the selected candidates’ list on its website. The admission committee will make the final decision and will not entertain correspondence on this matter.
Accommodation
Accommodation in the institute’s dormitory is subject to availability on the joining date. However, the institute will give preference to students from outside Guwahati.
Important Dates
- Internship Start Date: December 2026
- Dissertation Start Date: January 2027
Additional Information
If IASST does not find suitable candidates in any discipline, it reserves the right not to fill the position for the winter session.
The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) offers a remarkable chance for students to engage in practical scientific research through chemistry internships and project dissertations. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline to seize this opportunity.
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