DBDS offers internships to graduate and post-graduate students from universities in India and other countries.

The aim of these internships is to help students to review what they learn in the classroom in the context of realities in the field, to understand the situation in our work areas through research work, and to learn from each other’s experience.

Interns will be introduced to the work area, to DBDS’s work and to their own role through orientation sessions conducted by our staff.

Qualifications

Participants in the internship programme must be students pursuing graduate and post-graduate studies. Preference will be given to those who have specialized in development issues. Applicants must be sponsored by an academic institution and must have a good command of English.

Duration

Internships are for a minimum period of two months to a maximum duration of six months. Candidates applying for an internship should indicate clearly the period of internship they intend to undertake.  Internships are possible throughout the year.

Role of the Intern

Interns can be involved in researching development issues, designing projects, monitoring and evaluating ongoing projects and participating in the field operations of projects.  

Conditions of Service

Interns will be assigned to work with a supervisor who is responsible for providing them with a description of their duties and a work plan. Upon completion of the internship, both the supervisor and the intern are required to prepare a final report describing what was achieved during the internship. In addition, every intern is requested to complete an evaluation questionnaire on his/her assignment and submit it to the DBDS office. 

Interns who have carried out research during their placement with DBDS are expected to submit a copy of their completed research project.

DBDS internships are not remunerated. Overseas interns are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and for obtaining visas. During the period of internship, boarding and lodging will normally be provided by DBDS.  However, in some situations inters may be asked to make their own boarding and lodging arrangements.

DBDS accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Interns must have their own health insurance. In case of illness or other circumstances which might prevent the completion of the internship, interns will inform their supervisor and the university to which they belong.

Procedure for Application

Applicants should submit the following documents: 

1.      A covering letter stating the reason for applying to the internship programme 

2.      A brief note describing any intended research work

3.      A completed and signed internship application form

DBDS reserves the right to accept or reject applications without having to give any justification for the same. Selected candidates will be sent detailed information regarding the date of commencement of their internship, assigned supervisor and place of work. 

For further information on the DBDS Internship Programme, please contact the Executive Director.