A research and development organisation contributing towards nation-building through evidence-based research, policy analysis, field studies, innovation, and social interventions.
We identify, study, and address the critical challenges India faces across sectors, and create practical, scalable, and sustainable solutions. Our flagship initiative for the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission, invites students into that work.
Bridging the classroom and the real challenges of a nation.
India's higher education ecosystem is now increasingly focussing on experiential learning, research orientation, and industry–academia collaboration. The Viksit Bharat 2047 Internship Programme bridges the gap for students in applying classroom learning to live research projects, field studies, policy analysis, and community-based interventions.
Students develop research aptitude, leadership, and professional competencies while contributing to national development priorities. Internships run in online, hybrid, or field-based formats.
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What the programme sets out to build.
Develop research aptitude and hands-on experience solving real-world problems.
Promote interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and critical thinking.
Encourage evidence-based policy research and social impact studies.
Foster leadership, teamwork, communication, and project management.
Create a platform across academia, civil society, government, and industry.
Contribute to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through youth participation.
Where students do their research.
Each theme spans live topics and welcomes students from a range of academic disciplines.
Nature of the internship
- •Research & policy research projects
- •Field surveys & data analysis
- •Literature reviews & case studies
- •Social impact & GIS mapping
- •Stakeholder consultations
- •Innovation & entrepreneurship studies
Who can apply
Undergraduate and postgraduate students, and research scholars across:
Engineering, Management, Social Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Law, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Public Policy, Data Science, and all other relevant disciplines.
Duration & Formats
- •Short-term internship (4–8 weeks)
- •Summer internship (6–12 weeks)
- •Semester internship
- •Research internship
- •Project-based internship
Aligned with the academic requirements of each institution — online, hybrid, or field-based.
What students gain.
- Research methodology, data collection & analysis
- Policy analysis and report writing
- Teamwork, leadership & professional communication
- Exposure to real-life development challenges
- Understanding of nation-building processes
What the Foundation provides.
We allocate projects, run orientation and training, assign mentors and research supervisors, facilitate expert interaction, review progress, evaluate work, and issue certificates on successful completion.
Outstanding interns may be considered for
Advanced research fellowships · Project associate positions · Publication opportunities · Long-term research collaborations
Join a national mission for Viksit Bharat 2047.
We invite colleges, universities, and research institutions to collaborate and nurture a generation of socially conscious, research-oriented, nation-building leaders.
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