The internship is open to motivated students who meet the following criteria:
- Pursuing Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Research programmes in disciplines such as Rural Development, Social Work, Public Policy, Agriculture, Development Studies, Sociology, Economics, Management, Technology and allied subjects.
- Demonstrated interest in rural development, gender issues, livelihood promotion, community organisation, or public administration.
- Good communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in rural field conditions.
- For international applicants: Valid passport, institutional endorsement, and willingness to work in remote areas of Bihar.
The international component of the internship seeks students of different graduate program from leading universities of the world. Students who are pursuing their masters/doctoral degrees in the following area of specialization like International Development, Economics, Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Sociology, Social Work, Rural Development, Public Health, Nutrition, Statistics etc. would be better equipped for the internship. Foreign nationals would need to have the necessary visa clearances from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
