internship

Launched in 2017, this two-year research internship programme, offers learners a stipend of between Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000 per month.

Students will have to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements and bring their laptops.

“Our financial strain was rising. Even getting the loans I had taken to ensure that the children get a good education was tough."

After a rigorous internship period at VSSC and Nainital's Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, she applied for the internship in Maryland. Following tough interviews and research proposal presentations, she was invited for the course at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre.

"By the end of the internship, you would know whether you want to create a career in that industry or not."

By high school students, for high school students – welcome to WorkTeen, a platform that helps school students connect with NGOs, social enterprises, and corporate organizations for internships, volunteering and research opportunities.